Ottawa Communications BESS Power Station Production

Battery project highlights clash between city''s

A City of Ottawa rendering of a BESS storage container. A proposed $650-million BESS energy station was recently approved for

2025 Nov 29

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Battery project highlights clash between city''s energy goals and

A City of Ottawa rendering of a BESS storage container. A proposed $650-million BESS energy station was recently approved for rural west-end Ottawa by city council but has

2025 Oct 30

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Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

On May 9, 2024, the IESO announced that ten proposed BESS projects were selected, totaling 1,784 megawatts (MW) of energy

2025 Jan 16

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Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Information

After speaking to Ottawa Fire Chief Paul Hutt, he was also able to share some answers to some frequently asked questions in regards to the responsibilities of Ottawa Fire

2025 Jan 20

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Ottawa city council throws support behind rural battery energy

Ottawa city council overturned a unanimous rejection of a municipal support resolution (MSR) for a controversial battery energy storage system (BESS) in the South March area.

2025 Jan 13

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Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

After speaking to Ottawa Fire Chief Paul Hutt, he was also able to share some answers to some frequently asked questions in

2025 Dec 11

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City approves zoning of battery storage building

The City of Ottawa''s Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee approved the changes for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), set to guide the land use policy

2025 Apr 22

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Optimizing Ottawa''s Power Grid

The two BESS projects proposed for Ottawa would deliver $8 million in Community Development Funding, as well as approximately $10 million in property taxes and development charges.

2026 Jan 11

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Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Provisions

On May 9, 2024, the IESO announced that ten proposed BESS projects were selected, totaling 1,784 megawatts (MW) of energy storage, including two to be located in rural

2025 Jun 17

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Trail Road BESS

This Utility Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Commissioning Plan outlines the procedures for commissioning the system''s primary components, including the 230kV Gen-Tie

2025 Aug 26

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Huge electrical storage project sparks controversy | Ottawa Citizen

Essentially, a BESS is a massive collective battery — in this case a lithium ion battery — to store electricity and distribute it as needed. The proposed property totals about 81

2026 Jan 31

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Huge electrical storage project sparks controversy

Essentially, a BESS is a massive collective battery — in this case a lithium ion battery — to store electricity and distribute it as needed.

2025 Jul 05

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Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Frequently Asked

On May 9, 2024, the IESO announced that ten proposed BESS projects were selected, totaling 1,784 megawatts (MW) of energy storage, including two to be located in rural

2025 Feb 04

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City approves zoning of battery storage building

The City of Ottawa''s Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee approved the changes for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), set to

2025 Oct 14

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Ottawa BESS 2

Although energy storage comes in different shapes and sizes, the lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage System ("BESS") is the fastest emerging technology in North America and is planned

2025 Apr 29

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4 FAQs about Ottawa Communications BESS Power Station Production

Is there a Bess project in West Ottawa?

Yes, there are two transmission scale BESS projects proposed in rural west Ottawa. One in West Carleton-March (Ward 5) and the other is in Rideau-Jock (Ward 21). Are there land use impacts associated with BESS?

What changes will be made to Bess in Ottawa?

The amendments approved on Jan. 23 will set policy direction for BESS, in both rural and urban areas. Additionally, the city will be required to demonstrate that Ottawa Fire Services’ are satisfied with the design of each BESS facility, meeting effective fire and safety risk management.

Is a massive energy storage facility coming to Ottawa?

[Image © City of Ottawa] A massive energy storage facility to be located in rural west-end Ottawa was recently approved by city council, but remains a contentious project among locals in the area.

Does Ottawa have a battery energy storage plan?

In 2025, the City of Ottawa established official plan and zoning provisions for battery energy storage uses in accordance with new Official Plan policy. BESS is an emerging technology using batteries and associated equipment to store excess energy from the electrical grid, which can then discharge energy in periods of high demand.