Toronto Municipal Election 2026

Overview

Overview

The Government of Ontario is planning to meet Toronto’s electricity needs by building new high-cost nuclear reactors and ramping up the output of the Portlands gas plant on our waterfront.

This will lead to higher electricity rates and more pollution.

Fortunately, we can lower our electricity bills and clear the air by investing in much lower cost wind and solar energy.

We asked candidates these two questions:

1. Should the City of Toronto and Toronto Hydro develop a plan to increase local solar electricity generation by 2.8 billion kWh per year by 2030 (the equivalent of what the Portlands gas plant produced in 2024)? This could be achieved by installing more solar panels on City-owned buildings and parking lots and by encouraging local residents, big box stores and other commercial, institutional and industrial buildings to install solar.

2. Should Toronto Hydro undertake a preliminary feasibility study on the potential locations (near shore and far offshore) and costs and benefits of a Lake Ontario offshore wind farm?

Responses Overview

Scarborough-Agincourt Candidate Responses

DAN LOVELL

1. Question 1 (solar electricity): Yes

2. Question 2 (offshore wind): Yes

Additional comments

Jackson Ho

1. Question 1 (solar electricity): Yes

2. Question 2 (offshore wind): Yes

Additional comments

I believe Toronto has tremendous potential to expand the use of solar energy on City-owned properties. Solar panels can do more than generate clean electricity—they can also provide shade and protection from rain and snow when installed over parking lots and storage areas.

One example is the Outer Harbour Marina, where the City has a large amount of land dedicated to boat storage and parking. Solar canopies could be installed over these areas, generating electricity while providing covered storage for boats and vehicles. Marina customers may even be willing to pay a premium for covered boat storage that offers additional protection from the elements.

This is the kind of long-term, win-win investment Toronto should be looking for: use existing City-owned space more efficiently, generate renewable energy and new revenue, improve services for users, and reduce the City’s environmental footprint.