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Manitoba Hydro’s Integrated Resource Plan and proposed 10-year development plan reviewed by regulator

In early September, Public Utilities Board (PUB) hearings concluded for Manitoba Hydro’s 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) — which includes the 10-year development plan designed to meet future energy needs and align with provincial net-zero targets.

The 2025 IRP takes a balanced approach to meeting Manitoba’s future energy needs. The proposed development plan includes more than 800 megawatts of energy efficiency and demand reduction measures; up to 600 megawatts Indigenous majority-owned wind generation; enhancements to existing hydro generation; and 750 megawatts of additional capacity from three combustion turbines, initially fuelled by natural gas.

Manitoba Hydro filed its IRP with the PUB in February 2026, and the public hearings, which lasted from July 27 to September 4, were a regulatory requirement of the process. In the coming months, the PUB will make a recommendation to government on the acceptance of the plan.

“The 2025 IRP is the result of years of work, extensively studying all options,” said Interim President and CEO Hal Turner. “We used state-of the-art industry-standard software and engaged extensively with Manitobans during the development of the plan.

“We had a team of more than 150 internal and external experts prepare this plan with robust modelling and analysis. I’m very proud of the work we’ve done to prepare for future energy needs in a way that’s safe, reliable and affordable.”

The PUB is expected to make its recommendations on the 2025 IRP to the provincial government this winter. If approved by government, Manitoba Hydro would continue implementing the 10-year development plan. This includes the Indigenous majority-owned Wind Call for Power.

The utility has also secured manufacturing slots for combustion turbines so that, if the plan receives final provincial approval, it can move forward with procurement on schedule.

An illustration of the province of Manitoba with various energy-related icons like a hydro generating station, solar powers, and transmission towers. Text on graphic says, “planning for Manitoba’s energy future.” The 2025 IRP takes a balanced approach to meeting Manitoba’s future energy needs.