Brookfield Renewable is pleased to announce that our application to the City of Ottawa for a Zoning Bylaw Amendment (ZBA) for the Trail Road Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) has been deemed complete.  

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The 150-megawatt (MW) Trail Road BESS, located in Rideau-Jock, has been contracted by the Government of Ontario and the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to ensure the continued availability and reliability of electricity supply to the City of Ottawa and the surrounding region. Developed in equal partnership with the Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation, the investment will create over 150 construction jobs and contribute more than $3 million in community funding over its 20-year contract life.

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Emphasizing our commitment to transparency and communication with the community, all studies and plans have been published to our website for the public to view.

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The reports, studies, and related documentation are under technical review by City of Ottawa staff and other applicable agencies and may be subject to revision.

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We would like to express our appreciation to the City of Ottawa for its thorough review of our application and ongoing collaboration in delivering this critical infrastructure, and to the local leaders and community members whose feedback helped shape this application.

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We are pleased to advance to the next stages of the development process, including further technical review and consideration of our application at committee and council. If successful, we look forward to the opportunity of commencing construction at Trail Road in spring of 2026.

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For any questions, please contact Mark Whelan, Lead, Community Engagement at mark.whelan@brookfieldrenewable.com for more information.