What prompted this partnership?
As a trusted partner, Hydro One is always looking for new ways to build mutually beneficially relationships with Indigenous communities. Hydro One is committed to partnering with Indigenous communities to support local employment, procurement and community investment.
The Niagara Reinforcement transmission line provided an opportunity to develop an equity ownership model with the Six Nations of the Grand River and the Mississaugas of the Credit. The communities will share in the line and it will now provide community benefits for years to come. The line is meeting the provinces electricity needs and providing local industries with access to clean and reliable energy.
How does this partnership benefit the First Nations?
NRLP provides the First Nation communities with a long-term return on their investment. This high voltage line delivers economic value to the people of Ontario by improving the robustness of the transmission system and guarantees that the local First Nation communities continue to benefit financially for years to come.
Is Hydro One in discussions with other Indigenous communities with respect to transmission infrastructure projects?
Hydro One will continue to engage with local Indigenous communities on future projects, building relationships that serve the needs of local communities and support a safe and reliable electricity system.
Are there any impacts to the ratepayers with this limited partnership? Do rates fund this partnership?
The transaction ensures that over the long term there will be no ratepayer impact. Landowners who live near the transmission line will not be affected in anyway by this limited partnership.