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PEC provides up to 550 megawatts of power which is about 25 percent of central Toronto's needs. This helps ensure that we have enough power to keep our lights, furnaces, air conditioners and computers running and meets our long term needs as the city continues to grow. PEC is fuelled by natural gas, one of the most efficient and cleanest fuels for generating electricity. We operate primarily during peak demand periods and when there are constraints on the transmission system currently supplying Toronto. During operation PEC has a "high efficiency factor", meaning that it will maximize its production of electricity from every unit of fuel used. The station's high efficiency factor translates into lower fuel usage and, as a result, lowers emissions. PEC runs about 40 per cent of the time, typically during peak hours on regular business days.

Board of Directors

Frank Chiarotto PEC Chairman	Frank Chiarotto is the Senior Vice President, Thermal at Ontario Power Generation. He was appointed to this position in November 2008. Frank began his career at Ontario Hydro in 1974 with the coal, oil and gas side of the business. He has held numerous positions in the organization working in both technical services and programming functions and plant operations, including the roles of production and plant manager at several thermal facilities . He has progressively moved through supervisory, section head and managerial positions in Head Office in Toronto and at the generating stations around the province. Born in Italy and raised in Alberta and Ontario, Frank attended the University of Toronto, graduating with a Bachelor of Applied Science with honours degree in Chemical Engineering and is a registered professional engineer in Ontario. He has subsequently attended Queens University and the University of Western Ontario Richard Ivey Schools of Business Programs.
Chris Young PEC Director	Chris Young is Vice President, Fossil Business Development; Dr. Chris Young is responsible for OPG's involvement in the development of new Fossil fuelled generation. This includes project planning, commercial development and project execution. Dr. Young is also responsible for co-ordinating major projects at operating fossil plants, including OPG's biomass program. Born in England, Dr. Young attended the University of New Brunswick, graduating with a degree in electrical engineering. He received his Master of Business Administration from the University of Toronto and was subsequently awarded a Ph.D. by the University of Waterloo.
John McWilliams Vice-President, Energy Operations	As Vice-President, Energy Operations, John McWilliams is responsible for the safe and efficient operations, maintenance of all energy assets for TransCanada. These responsibilities include operations, maintenance, engineering, technical services, safety and environment. Mr. McWilliams has more than 20 years of experience in all aspects of power generation. He joined TransCanada in the summer of 1999 and held the positions of Plant Manager, Ocean State Power, Plant Manager, Castleton, and Director of U.S. Power. Mr. McWilliams holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering.
William (Bill) C. Taylor PEC Director	Bill Taylor is the Senior Vice-President of TransCanada's Eastern Power Business based in Westborough, MA. He joined TransCanada's Calgary office in 1996 and has played a major role in building and restructuring the company's growing power business. Since 1999, he has been actively involved in the opening, continued restructuring and operations of both the New York and New England restructured power markets. Bill is a member of the management committees of NEPOOL, NYISO, a board member of the Independent Power Producers of New York and a former member of the Board of Directors of the Independent Market Operator in Ontario. Born in Hull Quebec, Canada, Bill received an honors degree in Applied Science - Civil Engineering from the University of Waterloo and has attended Harvard Business School for Advanced Management training. Mr. Taylor is also an avid private pilot and volunteer with 'Angel Flight NE'.