OXFORD BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE PROJECT (OXFORD PROJECT)

Project Information: At Time of Engagement

The Oxford Battery Energy Storage Project (Oxford Project), a 125 MW energy storage facility has been designed to efficiently store and seamlessly inject energy into the grid as required. This project will assist in dependable power capacity by capturing and storing energy from the grid during off-peak times and redistributing it back to the grid when energy demand peaks.

• The project was selected by the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) under the Long Term 1 (LT1) procurement, at the direction of the Ministry of Energy, as part of the largest energy storage procurement in Ontario’s history.
• The project utilizes aggregate-depleted land. This minimizes environmental impact and repurposes nonarable land, reducing conflicts with agricultural or ecological interests.
• A 125 MW project can assist in providing electricity for approximately 19,000 homes each year.
• Boralex has hired Energy Safety Response Group as a consultant to develop an Emergency Safety Response Plan for fire prevention.
• Procuring local: project expects to procure materials and services from local communities (e.g. aggregates, civil, works, machinery).

The project is currently undergoing environmental studies. These studies are critical to ensuring the project meets all environmental standards. The studies are anticipated to be completed by December 2024.

A study status as of September 2024 is available in the Documentation section under Research.

Community Engagement Timeline

• NOVEMBER 2023
  • IESO released the RFP for Long-Term Reliability Services
• DECEMBER 2023
  • Secured SNGRDC shareholder support to submit bid
• DECEMBER 2023
  • SNGRDC and Boralex Inc. executed definitive agreements
• DECEMBER 2023
  • Proposal submission to IESO
• MAY 2024
  • IESO announced successful bids
• JULY 2024
  • SNGRDC press release sent out announcing projects to local media
• SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER 2024
  • Six Nations Community Investment Review period
• JUNE 2024 – 2026
  • Completion of technical studies and construction
• LATE 2026/EARLY 2027
  • Project expected to be commercially operational

Project Location

• The Oxford Project will be in the Township of South-West Oxford
• Closest main intersection: Sweaburg Road and Hwy 401
• The project is outside of the Haldimand Tract

Community Engagement Timeline

• September 16, 2024 – Initial Release of Information via www.snfuture.ca
• September 16, 2024 – Community Commentary period opens
• October 5, 2024 – Community Investment Review
• October 10, 2024 – Community Investment Review
• October 25, 2024 – Community Commentary period closes

Community members are invited to submit their online comments via the SN Future Platform, via email at [email protected] or during our Community Investment Review.

Community Investment Review Date

Saturday, October 5  –  10:00am – 12:00pm
&
Thursday, October 10  –  5:00pm – 7:00pm

Location: Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation Boardroom:
2498 CHIEFSWOOD RD, OHSWEKEN

Project Highlights and Community Benefit Structure

• On average will yield $1 million annually for the Six Nations Community*
• Six Nations archeological monitors have been engaged and will be on site
• Reduce 1.5 million tonnes of carbon emissions this is equivalent cutting emissions from 350,000 vehicles driven for a year.*
• Construction phase will create 75 jobs with a focus on local employment
• $500,000 commitment to Grand River Post Secondary Education Office*
• Significant benefits to Ontario ratepayers by ratepayer savings and minimizing gas-fired power plant use during peak demand.*
  *Over the 20-year contract