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Ontario Taps Hydro One for Major Sudbury–Barrie Transmission Expansion

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  • Ontario has chosen Hydro One to build a 300-km 500-kV line between Sudbury and Barrie by 2032.
  • The project includes First Nations equity partnership and supports northern growth, new mines and grid reliability.
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Ontario Taps Hydro One for Major Sudbury–Barrie Transmission Expansion

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Hydro One ( (TSE:H) ) just unveiled an update.

Ontario has selected Hydro One Networks Inc. to develop and construct a new 500-kilovolt transmission line spanning about 300 kilometres between Sudbury’s Hanmer Transformer Station and the Essa station near Barrie, with an expected in-service date of 2032. The designation also directs Hydro One to complete development work for a future second 500-kV line to support new generation in northern Ontario and bolster long-term grid reliability.

The project will be developed under Hydro One’s First Nation Equity Partnership Model, giving proximate First Nations the opportunity to acquire a 50 per cent equity stake in the transmission line component. Provincial ministers and First Nations leaders framed the initiative as critical to meeting surging electricity demand, supporting up to 40 new mines, advancing Indigenous economic self-reliance, and strengthening Ontario’s north-south energy corridor using largely made-in-Canada materials.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:H) stock is a Hold with a C$50.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Hydro One stock, see the TSE:H Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on TSE:H Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, TSE:H is a Outperform.

Hydro One’s overall score is driven by strong financial performance and positive earnings call highlights, including revenue growth and strategic investments. However, cash flow challenges and a high P/E ratio suggest caution. Technical indicators support a positive trend, but valuation concerns may limit upside potential.

To see Spark’s full report on TSE:H stock, click here.

More about Hydro One

Hydro One is a major electricity transmission and distribution company in Ontario, operating high-voltage transmission lines and related station infrastructure across the province. The utility plays a central role in supporting Ontario’s power grid reliability and enabling new generation and industrial growth, particularly in rapidly developing and resource-rich regions.

Average Trading Volume: 899,508

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: C$32.68B

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