Gridwatch (Ontario Edition)

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Hourly Power & Demand

Track Ontario’s electricity grid hour-by-hour and plant-by-plant using the most current, trustworthy data. Gridwatch breaks out the total generation by fuel type with an option to drill down further for hourly capability and output figures for each power plant. Gridwatch also tracks hourly imports, exports and Ontario's Provincial demand.

Total Emissions & Intensity

See the total carbon emissions and carbon intensity of Ontario's electricity grid. Drill down into the equivalent emissions in terms of cars and trees to put things in context. Backed by a peer reviewed and published methodology, carbon intensity is a simple indication of how clean (or dirty) the grid is.

Power Plant Details

Gridwatch not only breaks down total generation by fuel type but also by individual power plant. Each plant's capability and actual contribution a listed for every hour. Want to know more about a specific plant? Location, owner/operator and a specific knowledge nugget is provided for each facility.

Maps & Trends

View all power plant locations colour coded by fuel type on an interactive map of Ontario. Filter by fuel type, zoom in/out and tap for details about the specific plant. Track both power and emissions trends for the current day along with Ontario's Time-Of-Use schedule. Interact with the trend graphs to see the impact each fuel type has on the grid.

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FAQ's

What devices does Gridwatch work on?

Gridwatch (iOS version) is Universal and made to work on iPhone, iPod and iPad. Gridwatch version 1.2.0 supports iOS 5/6 (iPhone only) while 2.0.X supports all iOS devices running iOS 8+ as a Universal App.

What about Android, Blackberry, Windows & Desktop versions of the app?

The WebApp version of Gridwatch went live March 28, 2014 and supports Smartphones/Tablets/Desktops including iOS/Android/Blackberry/Windows. Desktop browsers supported Mac(Safari, Chrome, FireFox) and PC (IE8,9,10,11/Chrome). Make sure to bookmark it! Gridwatch WebApp

Where can I find help for Gridwatch?

Tutorials are available in the app. For iOS 5/6 tap the “i” icon, iOS 8+ users can access the 'help & how to' section from the main menu.

Does Gridwatch work outside of Ontario?

The app works anywhere however, Gridwatch was designed specifically for the Ontario market and reports all data in Eastern Time.

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iOS 5/6 Users - Current Version 1.2.0

The current version available on the App Store is 1.2.0 released February 1, 2013. You can find the version you have installed by opening the app and tapping the “i” icon (top right). Scroll down to the “About Gridwatch” section. It’s listed there.

iOS 8+ Users - Current Version 2.3.0

The current version available on the App Store is 2.3.0 released January 31, 2017. You can find the version you have installed by opening the app and select the 'about Gridwatch' section from the menu. The installed version is listed under 'version' in that section.

WebApp - Version 2.0.0

The current version live on the Web is 2.0.0 - released March 17, 2016.

Have questions about Gridwatch, feedback or suggestions? We love hearing from users! Drop us a line and be sure to include your mobile device model in the message.

Company Address

Energy Insight
2446 Bank Street, Suite 634
Ottawa, Ontario
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About Energy Insight

Energy Insight (formerly EnergyMobile) is an Ottawa-based company devoted to building smart, functional, beautiful web and mobile apps that simplify and save energy. Founded by energy geek, Tim Johnson, in 2011, Energy Insight uses emerging technology to raise awareness and increase energy literacy.