What is an Electricity Market?

Suggested Video: Community Engagement to Shape Ontario’s Electricity Future Did you ever wonder how the exact amount of electricity you need is available to you, each day? Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator forecasts the province’s demand for electricity and manages the market where electricity is bought and sold every five minutes, 24/7. Running the electricity market in this way allows the IESO to operate the grid cost effectively, and that a reliable supply of electricity is provided to Ontarians. Learn more about: What we do Ontario’s current electricity market Ontario’s power system Electricity Pricing For those interested in a deeper dive on