Yonni Fushman

There are interesting opportunities ahead for Ontario's energy sector! Our latest bulletin provides a comprehensive update on the province's long term electricity procurement plans. The IESO's forecast shows a 60% increase in demand over the next 25 years, driven by electrification, population growth, and economic activity. This is before taking into account the rise of power-intensive generative AI.  Our team at Fasken, including my co-authors Adam Lewinberg, Chelsea Young, and supported by summer student Aditya Arora, have detailed recent and upcoming procurement initiatives, including the push towards more non-emitting resources like wind, solar, and hydro, alongside new capacity resources such as energy storage, bioenergy and hydrogen facilities. Whether you're an energy developer, investor, part of an Indigenous group or another market participant, this bulletin sheds light on key considerations such as contract design, stakeholder engagement and procurement timelines, and the implications of agricultural land use in project development. For a deeper dive into Ontario's electricity landscape and how these procurements may affect you, check out our full update here: https://lnkd.in/gJxbcMNP. #OntarioEnergy #ElectricityProcurement #IESO #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy #SustainableDevelopment #LegalInsights #Fasken #EnergyLaw #FutureOfEnergy #Innovation #GenerativeAI Adam Lewinberg Chelsea Young Aditya Arora

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The recent decision on TC Energy's claim for the Keystone XL Project is crucial: the claim cannot proceed. Why? The #NAFTA sunset clause only covers breaches before July 1, 2020. Actions after this date fall outside NAFTA's validity period. 🔍 Key Takeaway: This decision underscores the critical importance of understanding the specific terms and limitations of NAFTA's sunset clause. #Law #NAFTA #EnergyLaw #LegalInsights

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How can storage enhance the reliability of Alberta's electrical grid? Looking forward to moderating this CanREA panel on June 5 to get the answers.

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The CIB's recent Q2 2024-25 Market Update showcases its investments in infrastructure across Canada, with 75 financial closes and 3 completed projects to date. Link in comments. Good snapshot of infrastructure investment in the renewables, hydrogen, public transportation and clean energy spaces, as well as Indigenous equity. Great to see some Federal money flow to projects, including some touched by the Fasken team.   This is a good read for those who followed Amy Carruthers (she/her) prior bulletin focusing on #Indigenous equity investments, including through CIB. Link in comments. #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #Fasken #infrastructure

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Interested in the opportunities for renewables and next steps for #LT2? See our latest article.

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Thoughtful piece for those thinking of participating in Ontario's LT2 RFP that will look to incent development of around 2000 MW of electricity generation from wind, solar and biomass sources. The article explains how some of the anticipated RFP design features and contract provisions could affect the success of the RFP.

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The second in my series (with Alex Bernicchia-Freeman) on the holding company structure in the context of Ontario's municipally owned distributors.

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Recently, amendments to the Ontario Energy Board’s Transmission System Code and Distribution System Code came into force. Read this Insight for more information on what this means regarding cybersecurity for electricity transmitters and distributers. #BLGPublication #Energy

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Please see my latest article

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Mandatory roll-out of extended producer responsibility systems (EPR) continues across Canada. EPR systems make producers responsible for bearing the full financial and operational responsibility of managing waste generated from their products. In this Insight, we share recent changes to provincial EPR systems, Paper and Product Packaging (PPP) programs and important considerations for 2025.

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Recently, amendments to the Ontario Energy Board’s Transmission System Code and Distribution System Code came into force. Read this Insight for more information on what this means regarding cybersecurity for electricity transmitters and distributers. #BLGPublication #Energy

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A favourable outcome for #energystorage players in Alberta from the AUC today - unlocking the potential to take advantage of energy arbitrage opportunities and improving project economics. It's been a long road to get here (IYKYK), and more tariff work is yet to come.

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Recently, the Ontario Government introduced new measures to encourage further consolidation of the electricity distribution sector. Ontario is proposing further incentives to encourage private sector investment in any Municipal Electricity Utilities, regardless of the size of its customer base. BLG’s Energy lawyers share more information on what this might mean for you in this latest Insight. #BLGPublication #Energy #EnergyPower

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Join us on May 28 for the Electricity Distributors Association’s Legal Series, a half-day forum on the pressing issues affecting Ontario LDCs in this rapidly evolving energy landscape. Thought leaders from our esteemed partner, Norton Rose Fulbright, will guide us through: ·        Complexities of the energy transition to a lower-carbon economy ·        Navigating the shifting labour market ·        Impact and opportunities of AI deployment ·        Evolving legal and regulatory frameworks Special pricing for EDA members! Secure your spot now and gain insights on tackling these challenges head-on. https://lnkd.in/gtM5GPxM #EDALegalSeries #EnergyTransition #Energy

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