A software bug in an Ohio power plant caused a significant blackout in 2003, affecting Ontario and northeastern US. While it fostered community solidarity, it underscored the interconnectedness of Ontario's and US energy grids. Ontario's energy exports support clean energy in many US states. Amidst trade tensions and tariffs threatened by President Trump, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has positioned himself as a defender of Canadian interests. However, the US's substantial energy production complicates the impact of leveraging Canadian energy in trade disputes.
In the summer of 2003, a single software bug in an Ohio power plant cascaded into one of the largest blackouts in North American history, plunging most of Ontario and the northeastern United States into darkness.
The blackout is fondly remembered as a time when ordinary people came together: neighbours directing traffic, impromptu block parties, stars suddenly visible in the night sky.
Ontario has a lot to do with energy exports to the US, providing clean, reliable energy that helps states like Minnesota, Michigan, and New York keep prices low.
Canada is the largest exporter of electricity to the US, but the US produces energy seven times more than Canada, much of which comes from fossil fuels.
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