How The Grid Works
  • Gridwatch Generation

    GENERATION

    Electricity is produced at more than 140 generating stations in Ontario. Our primary sources of energy are nuclear, hydro, gas/oil, wind, biofuel and solar.

  • Gridwatch Transmission

    TRANSMISSION

    An extensive network of transmission lines move electricity at very high voltage over long distances; from generators to where it is needed.

  • Gridwatch Distribution

    DISTRIBUTION

    Utility sub-stations and transformers reduce the high voltage electricity from generators to a safe level for delivery to homes and businesses.

  • Gridwatch Homes and Businesses

    HOMES & BUSINESSES

    We depend on safe and reliable electricity to power our homes and businesses. How and when we use energy impacts the whole grid.

  • Gridwatch The Smart Grid

    THE SMART GRID

    Innovations like smart meters, electric cars and renewable energy are all part of building the modern, reliable and clean smart grid of the future.