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ADVOCACy IN ACTION OSPE'S ENERGY TASk FORCE PROVIDES INPUT ON ENERGY PLANNING In May 2013, Ontario's Ministry of Energy requested that the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) and the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) develop a new regional energy planning and energy infrastructure siting process. As part of the dialogue around development of these new plans and processes, OSPE made a submission to the ministry calling for a paradigm shift in regional energy planning that would see openness and collaboration, inviting relevant municipalities to participate from the outset. In September, OSPE made another submission to the ministry regarding the three-year review of Ontario's Long-Term Energy Plan (LTEP). OSPE supports the government's commitment to a balanced approach for an affordable, reliable and sustainable electricity system. To that end, OSPE recommended four key strategic adjustments to the LTEP, based on OSPE's own engineering studies: * Reducing escalating electricity rates for consumers. * Enabling robust electrical system solutions by addressing load growth issues. * Supporting cost-effective, environmentally sustainable solutions by improving the flexibility of nuclear units to enable effective use of additional renewable energy generation. * Continuing to support innovation, development and commercialization of new energy technology in Ontario. Ontario's electrical grid is a highly complex, engineered system. OSPE is working to ensure that sound engineering principles and the technical expertise of engineers are incorporated into the development of energy policies and solutions. OSPE will continue to engage in meaningful dialogue with the Ontario government on energy planning issues. To view OSPE's submissions to the Ministry of Energy, visit www.ospe.on.ca/advocacy. FERNANDO CAROU, P.ENG., APPOINTED CHAIR, OSPE ENERGY TASK FORCE OSPE is pleased to announce the appointment of Fernando Carou, bASc., P.Eng., as Chair of our Energy Task Force. As a Senior Engineer with the City of Toronto's Environment & Energy Office, Fernando leads the Community Energy Planning (CEP) program and is also in charge of assembling the technical, business and policy framework for Toronto's District Energy Systems. His focus is on integrating energy planning into community growth and economic development plans, including relieving stress on the existing electricity infrastructure, increasing infrastructure resiliency and reducing green house gas emissions. Under Fernando's leadership, the Energy Task Force is advocating actively with provincial and municipal policy makers to ensure that the expertise and input of engineers is considered when energy policies are formed. Learn more about the work of OSPE's Energy Task Force at www.ospe.on.ca/advocacy. 2 4 TheVoice Fall 2013 http://www.ospe.on.ca/advocacy http://www.ospe.on.ca/advocacy

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of OSPE - The Voice - Fall 2013

OSPE - The Voice - Fall 2013
Contents
Viewpoint
Newsbytes
Engineers of Influence/WEAC Fall Forum
OSPE-PEO Chapter BBQs
Tom Anselmi, P.Eng.
Profile: Bill and Bob Goodings
The 66th Annual Professional Engineers Awards Gala
Now Hiring Engineers?
Preparing New Grads for Employment
Canada’s Engineering Labour Market
Point & Counterpoint
Tackling Transit
OSPE Political Action Network in Full Swing
Energy Planning
Elliot Lake Inquiry
Intellectual Property
Learn, Develop, Grow Your Career
Grow Your Engineering Team

OSPE - The Voice - Fall 2013