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Report Number: ECD 07-25
Date: September 29, 2025
From: Fiaz Jadoon
Director, Economic Development & Strategic Projects
Subject: Independent Electricity Systems Operator Long Term 2 Energy Supply Request
for Proposals
Municipal Support Resolution – Dream Industrial
File: A-1440-001
Recommendation:
1. That Council approve a Municipal Support Resolution, as required by the Independent
Electricity Systems Operator (IESO), for the rooftop solar panel project proposed by
Dream Industrial at 1725 McPherson Court (Property Identification Number: 263290027);
2. That the Mayor be authorized to sign the Prescribed Form of Municipal Support
Resolution (Attachment 1) on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Pickering and that a
copy of the signed Prescribed Form of Municipal Support Resolution be forwarded to
Dream Industrial; and,
3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary
actions as indicated in the report.
Executive Summary: The purpose of this report is to seek approval for Municipal Support
Resolution for Dream Industrial to submit a bid for the Long Term 2 Energy Supply (Window 1)
Request for Proposals (LT2(e-1) RFP) issued by the IESO. The proposed energy project is
rooftop solar panels and would seek electricity supply contact from the IESO for a maximum of
1.4 MW across 3,000 panels at 1725 McPherson Court, an industrial building owned by the
applicant.
The Municipal Support Resolution only provides support in principle for a company to submit a
proposal to IESO. In the event Dream Unlimited is awarded the contract from IESO, the
company must apply for any permits or approvals under applicable laws and regulations that
may be required for the project. The Municipal Support Resolution does not allow the project to
bypass any planning and/or development processes.
Relationship to the Pickering Strategic Plan: The recommendations in this report respond
to the Pickering Strategic Plan Priorities of Champion Economic Leadership & Innovation; and
Advance Innovation & Responsible Planning to Support a Connected, Well Serviced
Community.
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Financial Implications: Not applicable to this report.
Discussion: The purpose of this report is to seek a Municipal Support Resolution on behalf
of Dream Industrial, in partnership with Moose Power Inc., to bid to construct and operate a
Long-Term Energy Project located on 1725 McPherson Court, Pickering L1W 3H9 under the
Long Term 2 Energy Supply (Window 1) Request for Proposals (LT2(e-1) RFP) issued by the
IESO.
The IESO plays a central role in managing Ontario’s electricity system. As the system
operator, it oversees the reliable flow of electricity across the grid and administers the
wholesale electricity market. The IESO is governed by an independent board of directors that
is appointed by the Government of Ontario. Its fees and license are set by the Ontario Energy
Board and it operates independently of all other participants in the electricity market.
Ontario’s electricity sector today is seeing growing demand, an evolving supply mix and a drive
towards grid decarbonization. Combined, these factors are spurring the IESO’s ongoing large-
scale resource acquisition effort to ensure sufficient supply will be available into the 2030s and
beyond. While recent procurements have focused on increasing capacity to meet demand
specifically during system peak hours, planning forecasts indicate both energy and capacity
will increase significantly in 2029 and beyond. Over the next few years, the IESO expects to
run multiple RFP submission windows, each under a distinct request for proposals, under the
umbrella of the LT2 RFP, to procure resources to meet these emerging system needs. While
the final terms of each contract will be determined between the successful proponents and the
IESO, contracts under this RFP are intended to be for a 20-year period.
The LT2 (e) RFP is intended to acquire approximately 14,000 GWh of annual energy supply to
meet system energy needs from new electricity generating facilities. The proposal submission
deadline for LT2(e) RFP is October 16, 2025.
As per the IESO RFP guidelines, all proposals where the project site is proposed to be located
on municipal project lands must include evidence of the delivery of a Pre-Engagement
Confirmation Notice to the applicable local body administrator dated no later than 60 days prior
to the Proposal Submission Deadline. Additionally, the proposal to the IESO must include the
Prescribed Form: Evidence of Municipal Support.
The proposed energy project from the proponent, Dream Industrial, is rooftop solar panels and
would seek electricity supply contact from the IESO for a maximum of 1.4 MW across 3,000
panels at 1725 McPherson Court. The property is zoned for Employment General with the
zoning code E1.
Founded in 1996, Dream Unlimited Corp, the parent company to Dream Industrial REIT is a
global real estate asset manager headquartered in Toronto. Dream Industrial is both the
project proponent and property owner of the proposed rooftop solar project.
The proposed project will be delivered in partnership with Moose Power Inc. Founded in 2009,
Moose Power Inc. is proudly Canadian owned and operated, specializing in delivering solar
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solutions for commercial, industrial, apartment complexes, and institutional clients. To date
Moose Power Inc. has developed over 100MW of solar energy projects ranging from 100kW to
4,000kW. Moose Power Inc. will lead engineering, procurement and construction.
At this stage Dream Industrial and Moose Power Inc. are only seeking support for submission.
If successful, the project would still be subject to all standard municipal permitting and
licensing processes. The Municipal Support Resolution is recommended solely for the
purposes of satisfying the mandatory requirements under Section 4.2(c) of the LT2(e-1) RFP
and does not supersede any applicable permits or approvals under applicable Laws and
Regulations that may be required for a particular Long-Term Energy Project. The installation of
solar panels on buildings in Ontario is governed by the Ontario Building Code. If the applicant
proceeds with the project, City Development staff will follow their standard review process to
ensure compliance with applicable laws, including zoning, and structural safety.
As electricity demand continues to grow in our communities, it is important for City of Pickering
to support projects that build new energy supply infrastructure. Staff recommend that Council
approve the Municipal Support Resolution, as required by the IESO, for the rooftop solar panel
project proposed by Dream Industrial at 1725 McPherson Court.
Attachments:
1. Prescribed Form: Evidence of Municipal Support (Energy)
2. Proposed Project Renderings
3. Pre-Engagement Confirmation Notice
4. IESO Letter to Members of Council
Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By:
Laraib Arshad, MBA
Manager, Marketing & Economic
Development
Fiaz Jadoon, EcD., CEcD, MPM, B.COMM
Director, Economic Development &
Strategic Projects
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Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering City Council
Marisa Carpino, M.A.
Chief Administrative Officer