Energy Probe breaks down 10 important parts of the OEB’s decision on Hydro One’s distribution rate application. Continue reading 10 things you need to know from Hydro One’s rate application
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Customer rights get powered up in privatized electricity systems
Customers with private electricity distributors are better protected from blackouts and other disruptions.
Continue reading Customer rights get powered up in privatized electricity systems
6 myths surrounding the Downtown Relief Line
A critical look at many of the myths surrounding the proposed Downtown Relief Line. Continue reading 6 myths surrounding the Downtown Relief Line
The D in DRL stands for disrespect and disappointment: James
(March 2, 2015) Consumer Policy Institute’s Executive Director, Brady Yauch, appeared in a column by Toronto Star’s Royson James on the Downtown Relief Line. Continue reading The D in DRL stands for disrespect and disappointment: James
Boston’s big (transit) dig
(February 26, 2015) Toronto beware: Boston’s public transit breakdown is a good example of what not to do when it comes to transit planning.
Continue reading Boston’s big (transit) dig
Smart alternatives to SmartTrack avoid expropriation
(February 24, 2015) Toronto Mayor John Tory’s SmartTrack Line will likely result in needless expropriation. Continue reading Smart alternatives to SmartTrack avoid expropriation
Renewable energy not walking the talk on competitiveness
(February 23, 2015) When subsidies are cut, renewable energy investment largely disappears. Continue reading Renewable energy not walking the talk on competitiveness
How discount fares could alleviate TTC overcrowding
Consumer Policy Institute’s Executive Director, Brady Yauch, was quoted in this article by TVO on discounted transit fares. Continue reading How discount fares could alleviate TTC overcrowding
Toronto take note: discounted off-peak fares a real option
Toronto’s transit and civic leaders argue that transit expansion is the only way to reduce overcrowding. Singapore shows there is a better option. Continue reading Toronto take note: discounted off-peak fares a real option
The time is now for Toronto to look at off-peak transit fares
Any study of SmartTrack should also look at how off-peak fares could be used to reduce overcrowding on the TTC. Continue reading The time is now for Toronto to look at off-peak transit fares
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