On Nov. 28, 2023, Enbridge Gas had to stop construction on the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte Community Expansion project as a result of ongoing regulatory challenges.
Enbridge Gas filed our Leave to Construct (LTC) application for this project in December 2022, and though we received approval on Sept. 21, 2023, the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) has elected to hear an additional motion by an environmental advocacy organization. This process could take up to 60 days and could change the approval to proceed with this work. These additional steps and extended timelines create uncertainty, all for intervenor motions that in our view are outside the intent of the Natural Gas Expansion Program.
Enbridge Gas remains committed to ensuring that homes, businesses, and local and Indigenous communities can access reliable, cost-effective natural gas under Phase Two of Ontario’s Natural Gas Expansion Program (NGEP) they have been waiting for.
To show your support and share your concerns, please reach out to the OEB at 1-877-632-2727, by email at Registrar@oeb.ca or by submitting a letter to:
Ontario Energy Board
2300 Yonge Street, 27th Floor
P.O. Box 2319
Toronto, ON
M4P 1E4
To speak to an Enbridge Gas representative, please call 1-833-356-2689 or email ceapplications@enbridge.com.
Bringing natural gas to your community
We are expanding natural gas to your area in the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte First Nation. Natural gas is a cost-effective solution that can help lower your energy bills.
Every business has its own unique energy needs, for a personalized estimate on how much you can save by switching to natural gas email at ceapplications@enbridge.com and we will let you know!
The proposed pipeline routing below is subject to change during the design and execution phases of the project. Check back often for the latest information about the project and start saving!
This project includes the construction of approximately 17.3km of natural gas pipeline, made possible by:
- A $1/ month contribution from new and existing natural gas utility customers in Ontario, which was implemented on July 1, 2019.
- An expansion surcharge of $0.23 per cubic metre of natural gas used will apply to all customers who connect to the community expansion pipe until the end of the expansion surcharge term.
- For example if a residential home used 2,320 m3 of natural gas per year this charge would be $0.23m3 x 2,320m3 / 12 months = $44/month.
- The ES is typically higher in the winter months when the heating system is in use vs summer months.
We’re working in many project areas across Ontario as we prepare for future natural gas community expansion project, as part of the Ontario Government’s Natural gas Expansion Program. Area residents may see our crews completing soil sampling, land surveying, test digs and holding field meetings, which are all activities that help inform our project routes and timelines for construction. While this pre-work is ongoing, you may occasionally notice equipment in operation, and some noise; we apologize for any inconvenience this might cause.
This work is being conducted by Enbridge Gas employees, or contractors working on our behalf. All employees and contractors carry identification at all times.
