Province Celebrates Completion of New Energy Infrastructure in Southwestern Ontario

• The Chatham to Lakeshore Transmission Line adds 400 MW of clean electricity to the Windsor-Essex region—enough to power the entire City of Windsor—ensuring energy reliability for businesses, families, and industries.
• This $237 million project was delivered one year ahead of schedule, saving ratepayers $30 million.
• Windsor-Essex electricity demand is expected to more than double in the next 20 years, with an annual growth rate of 9%, far surpassing the provincial average of 2-3%.
• The project supports key economic drivers, including the $5 billion Stellantis-LGES EV battery plant in Windsor and the thriving greenhouse sector.
• Five local First Nations have an opportunity to invest in a 50% equity stake, advancing reconciliation and economic partnership.
• This project bolsters Ontario’s energy infrastructure to meet rising domestic demand while supporting the Fortress Am-Can vision by enhancing the Windsor-Detroit interconnection, which currently facilitates 5,000 to 7,000 MWh of electricity flow daily, for clean energy exports to the United States.
• Unlike the Liberals’ 25% carbon tax increase, which drives up costs for families, our PC government is delivering affordable, reliable energy while supporting economic growth.