Ottawa Energy Storage Project

Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

May 29, 2025 · Support for the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project in West Carleton Letter from Chief Greg Sarazin, Algonquins of

2025 Oct 13

Ottawa approves new regulation for battery

Jan 27, 2025 · A city committee has passed new regulations establishing land use policy for companies looking to build battery energy storage

2025 Jun 13

Ottawa Battery Project Down But Not Out After Failed

Jun 9, 2025 · A proposed 250-megawatt battery storage project in Ottawa''s rural west is down but not out, after the city''s Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee (ARAC) voted unanimously last

2024 May 06

Ottawa Battery Project Down But Not Out

Jun 9, 2025 · A proposed 250-megawatt battery storage project in Ottawa''s rural west is down but not out, after the city''s Agriculture and Rural Affairs

2025 Apr 05

Rural Ottawa most vulnerable from loophole in provincial

22 hours ago · For the majority of Ottawa''s city councillors, approving the Dunrobin battery energy storage system (BESS) was a no-brainer. Battery storage makes variable wind and solar

2025 Sep 30

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Jul 28, 2025 · In 2025, the City of Ottawa established official plan and zoning provisions for battery energy storage uses in accordance with new Official

2024 Mar 28

Rural Ottawa councillors reject rezoning land for battery project

Dec 2, 2025 · Rural councillors reject rezoning land for controversial battery energy storage system Proponents say the massive battery will store wind and solar-generated electricity.

2025 Jan 10

Rural Ottawa most vulnerable from loophole

22 hours ago · For the majority of Ottawa''s city councillors, approving the Dunrobin battery energy storage system (BESS) was a no-brainer.

2024 Feb 17

Regulations approved for battery energy storage systems in Ottawa

Jan 30, 2025 · The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee in Ottawa approved Official Plan and zoning amendments to establish land-use policy for siting Battery Energy Storage Systems

2025 Dec 26

Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Information

May 29, 2025 · Support for the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project in West Carleton Letter from Chief Greg Sarazin, Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation Strategic Energy

2026 Feb 18

Ottawa BESS 2

Ottawa BESS 2 is a proposed up to 75 Mega-Watt ("MW") lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage System ("BESS") that will be located at 2393 8th Line Road, Ottawa, ON, K0A 2P0. The

2024 Aug 01

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Provisions

Jul 28, 2025 · In 2025, the City of Ottawa established official plan and zoning provisions for battery energy storage uses in accordance with new Official Plan policy.

2025 Feb 15

City approves zoning of battery storage

Jan 24, 2025 · The City of Ottawa''s Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee approved the changes for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), set to

2024 Oct 29

Statement: Ottawa Council Applauded for Advancing

2 days ago · The project can store 250 MW of electricity, making it the largest battery energy storage system proposed in the Ottawa area so far. A 250 MW battery can supply enough

2024 Aug 27

Ottawa approves new regulation for battery storage

Jan 27, 2025 · A city committee has passed new regulations establishing land use policy for companies looking to build battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Ottawa. According to

2024 Jun 02

City approves zoning of battery storage building

Jan 24, 2025 · 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 Mar 04

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4 FAQs about Ottawa Energy Storage Project

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.

Will a Dunrobin battery energy storage system give Ottawa Free Money?

(Credit: ASHLEY FRASER) For the majority of Ottawa’s city councillors, approving the Dunrobin battery energy storage system (BESS) was a no-brainer. Battery storage makes variable wind and solar power more practical. Sounds good. Allowing the project means that the battery company will give the city free money, even better.

Is a 250-megawatt battery storage project in Ottawa down?

This post has been updated with a comment from Evolugen’s Geoff Wright. A proposed 250-megawatt battery storage project in Ottawa’s rural west is down but not out, after the city’s Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee (ARAC) voted unanimously last week to reject the plan.

Does Ottawa fire services provide water storage?

Water storage may be available on-site, and Ottawa Fire Services is Superior Tanker Shuttle certified to maintain continuous water delivery as needed. Will Ottawa Fire Services inspect and certify that BESS projects are safe before they are operational? OFS plays a role in ensuring the safety of BESS projects.