East Windsor Cogeneration Centre

East Windsor Cogeneration Centre (EWCC) is an 84 MW natural gas facility located on approximately 1.5 acres of industrial land in Windsor, Ontario. The facility was acquired from Veresen Inc. in February 2017. EWCC is fully contracted with the Ontario Independent Electricity System Operator until 2029.

Capital Power is proposing the East Windsor Generation Facility Expansion project to provide additional generation capacity to the Windsor area and provincial electricity grid until 2040. Learn more about this project.

Quick Facts

• 84 MW facility began operations in 2009 providing power to Ontario’s grid (originally the plant also provided steam to the adjacent Ford Engine factory until 2019).
• Interconnection at Hydro One 115 kV Circuits E8F and E9F.
• Equipped with modern emission controls that meet all federal and provincial air quality standards.
• Exploring options for the site that will add significantly more power generation capacity installed within the current footprint of the long-used site.*
• A new energy project is being explored for the southern edge of the site.

Hydrogen Feasibility Study

In 2023, we were selected as recipients of Ontario Energy’s Hydrogen Innovation Fund. Through this funding, we’re exploring hydrogen blending at our Goreway Power Station, East Windsor Cogeneration Centre, and York Energy Centre using various mixes of hydrogen (from 5% to 15%). Engineering studies will be conducted at each site to evaluate the impacts on the natural gas turbine’s performance, maintenance, operability, emissions, and safety considerations, as well as how hydrogen could be procured, transported, and stored.

Community Investment

At Capital Power, we contribute to the communities in which we live with the aim of building a sustainable future for all. We engage our neighbours, consider their interests and build real relationships. We aim to source supplies and services locally for our operations, as well as hire from the community. At East Windsor:

• We pay approximately $160,000 in property tax each year, contributing annually to community tax bases, supporting the improvement of infrastructure, roadways, and community services.
• We employ eight fulltime employees with five contractors on average annually

We give back where we live and work by supporting local organizations and our employees’ community participation through our corporate giving programs.

Recent community support includes:

• Ford City Business Improvement Association
• Noah’s House Mental Health Foundation
• Family Services Windsor-Essex
• The Windsor Parade Corporation
• The Windsor Residence for Young Men (WRYM)
• The United Church Downtown Mission of Windsor INC
• Windsor Lifeline Outreach
• Hiatus House
• Drouillard Place
• Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers, Inc.