OPG Calabogie Generating Station Tour June 2023

June 20, 2023, The Township of Greater Madawaska’s Council and leadership team had a great day touring Ontario Power Generation’s newly redeveloped Calabogie Generating Station. Construction on the new build began in 2020 and is situated about 50 metres upstream from the old powerhouse. The new, larger turbine units are capable of handling more water, thanks in part to a reshaped forebay and tailrace. This results in less spill and more generation, while doubling the output of the original plant. The hydroelectric station’s two new units officially went into service in April and are now generating about 10.7 megawatts (MW) of power on the Madawaska River – enough to power about 10,000 homes.