A $30 million investment by Hitachi Energy is strengthening Ontario’s energy supply chain while supporting 185 jobs in Stoney Creek and Cambridge.
The Ontario government says the investment will sustain 155 existing jobs and create 30 new good-paying positions as Hitachi Energy upgrades and expands its recently purchased Stoney Creek facility.
The announcement was made by Minister of Energy and Mines Stephen Lecce, who said the project supports Ontario’s long-term energy security as electricity demand continues to rise.
The Stoney Creek facility is Canada’s only site dedicated to upgrading and extending the life of medium and large transformers up to 765 kilovolts. These transformers are critical equipment used to deliver reliable power across the province. Hitachi Energy will also acquire a new service facility in Cambridge, which will act as the company’s national hub for field service operations, providing rapid on-site support for utilities and industrial customers.
Provincial officials say refurbishing transformers instead of manufacturing new units can reduce emissions by up to 70 per cent, while strengthening Ontario’s domestic capacity for maintaining critical grid infrastructure.
The investment aligns with Energy for Generations, Ontario’s first integrated energy plan, which outlines the need for new transmission and distribution infrastructure to support economic growth. As part of that plan, the province is undertaking one of its largest energy expansions, including the construction of up to 1,500 kilometres of new transmission lines.
Ontario says strengthening its made-in-province energy supply chain will help reduce reliance on foreign manufacturing, improve system reliability, and ensure communities and businesses have access to dependable electricity for decades to come.
(Written by: Joseph Goden)
