Ontario Energy Expansion Fuels $30 Million Hitachi Energy Investment
December 16, 2025
Newly purchased facilities will support 185 jobs and strengthen Canadian-made supply chain
STONEY CREEK – Today, Minister Stephen Lecce welcomed an investment of $30 million from Hitachi Energy as it begins upgrading and expanding its recently purchased facility in Stoney Creek. This investment will sustain 155 existing jobs and create 30 new good-paying jobs, while protecting Ontario’s long-term energy security by strengthening the critical infrastructure that will be needed to power the most competitive economy in the G7.
“Ontario is leading the largest energy buildout on the continent, which is driving manufacturing investment into the province as we solidify a made-in-Ontario supply chain,” said Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Mines. “Ontario’s Integrated Energy Plan outlines the strategy to build new transmission and generation, which is reflected in the investment by Hitachi Energy to build, refurbish and service the most essential transformer components here in Ontario. Under Premier Ford, our government is protecting our province’s supply chain, ending foreign dependence, and ensuring Ontario emerges more self-reliant and stronger.”
This facility is Canada’s only site dedicated to upgrading and extending the life of medium and large transformers up to 765 kilovolts; equipment that is critical for delivering the reliable energy Ontarians depend on. The plant, with its rare North American expertise in transformer refurbishment, reinforces Ontario’s ability to build, maintain and protect our energy system. Hitachi Energy will also acquire a new service facility in Cambridge, which will serve as the national hub for Hitachi Energy’s Field Service operations, enabling rapid on-site support for utilities and industrial customers.
“Ontario is taking the long view on energy, and we are proud to build that future together,” said Carla Vicente, Country Managing Director. “Our investment in Stoney Creek and Cambridge strengthens the province’s ability to maintain a reliable grid and support the industries that drive its economy. Hitachi Energy is committed to growing in Ontario and ensuring the province has the infrastructure and expertise it needs for the decades ahead.”
As Ontario faces a significant increase in energy demand, onshoring our energy manufacturing and servicing supply chain is essential to protecting our economy. By securing this investment, Ontario is further driving growth in its energy sector with specialized facilities being built right here at home. With limited sites in Canada able to service the largest transformer units, utilities and industries face longer turnaround times, higher costs, and greater vulnerability to supply chain disruptions. Strengthening domestic capacity is essential to ensuring Ontario can maintain a dependable energy system, support economic growth, and respond quickly to infrastructure needs.
“This major investment in our community will create good paying jobs, while supporting our government’s work to strengthen Ontario’s energy infrastructure,” said Neil Lumsden, MPP for Hamilton East – Stoney Creek. “Having a facility of this scale here in Stoney Creek ensures our province can continue to provide reliable, safe, and locally made energy for generations to come.”
Energy For Generations, Ontario’s first integrated energy plan, highlights the importance of advancing new transmission and distribution infrastructure across the province to support economic growth for Ontario families and businesses. The Ontario government is undertaking one of the largest expansions in history building up to 1,500 kilometres of new transmission lines to support growing electricity demand.
Quick Facts
- Hitachi Energy was incorporated in June 2021 and employs more than 1,000 workers nationwide.
- Refurbishing a transformer reduces emissions by up to 70 percent compared with manufacturing a new unit.
- A 765 kV transformer can supply enough electricity to power a city of approximately 250,000 people.
- Ontario is home to over 30,000 km of high voltage electricity transmission lines that carry power from generating stations to the communities, industries and homes that rely on it.