Hitachi Energy is investing $30 million to upgrade and expand its recently acquired facility in Stoney Creek, Ontario, securing 155 existing jobs and creating 30 new positions. The investment aims to strengthen Ontario’s energy infrastructure, supporting long-term energy security and the province’s economic competitiveness. Minister of Energy and Mines Stephen Lecce highlighted that this investment aligns with Ontario’s Integrated Energy Plan and the government’s strategy to develop local supply chains, reduce foreign dependence, and ensure a self-reliant energy system.
The Stoney Creek facility is Canada’s only site dedicated to refurbishing medium and large transformers up to 765 kilovolts, critical for reliable electricity delivery. Hitachi Energy will also establish a new service facility in Cambridge to serve as a national hub for Field Service operations, enabling rapid support for utilities and industrial clients. Carla Vicente, Hitachi Energy Country Managing Director, emphasized that the investment strengthens Ontario’s capacity to maintain a reliable grid while supporting industries that drive economic growth.
Ontario is facing increasing electricity demand, making domestic energy manufacturing and service capacity essential to economic stability. Upgrading and expanding facilities like Hitachi Energy’s reduces reliance on limited sites in North America, shortens turnaround times, lowers costs, and mitigates supply chain disruptions. Local officials, including MPP Neil Lumsden, noted that the investment would support good-paying jobs, enhance energy infrastructure, and ensure a reliable energy supply for future generations.
The PR6-aligned investment supports the province’s broader energy expansion, including the connection of new homes, electrification of public transport, grid upgrades, and preparation for electric vehicle and heat pump rollouts. With rare North American expertise in transformer refurbishment, Hitachi Energy’s facilities in Stoney Creek and Cambridge will strengthen Ontario’s energy sector, foster innovation, and support sustainable economic growth while enhancing grid resilience and renewable energy integration.
