The province should refrain from offering more ratepayer-to-ratepayer subsidies to mitigate soaring hydro bills for rural customers in Ontario. Continue reading Ontario energy minister refuses to release data on rural electricity rates
This time is different: OPG says its megaproject not like the others
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is confident that its new megaproject will do the impossible: come in on time and on budget. Continue reading This time is different: OPG says its megaproject not like the others
Ontario electricity customers have paid more than $6 billion to dump surplus, high-priced power: study
Ontario electricity customers have paid more than $6 billion to cover the cost of exporting the province’s energy surplus, according to a new study from the Consumer Policy Institute. Continue reading Ontario electricity customers have paid more than $6 billion to dump surplus, high-priced power: study
Yes, Ontario’s Liberals can cancel their terrible renewable power contracts—and they should do it now
(September 15, 2016) There is no compelling case for Ontario to honour its odious renewable power deals.
Wynne’s promised tax break on hydro bills does little in the long run, say critics
Cutting the provincial portion of HST from hydro bills won’t solve the province’s energy crisis. Continue reading Wynne’s promised tax break on hydro bills does little in the long run, say critics
Medical research is too important to leave to the politicians
The politicization of research funding is pervasive and paramount in decision-making.
Continue reading Medical research is too important to leave to the politicians
Ontario won’t be able to reduce soaring hydro costs anytime soon, say experts
Don’t expect any quick fixes for Ontario’s soaring hydro rates.
Continue reading Ontario won’t be able to reduce soaring hydro costs anytime soon, say experts
The EpiPen scandal is just a symptom of America’s unexplained allergy epidemic
Governments have vast financial interests that skew their medical research.
Continue reading The EpiPen scandal is just a symptom of America’s unexplained allergy epidemic
FAO misses the point on Ontario’s soaring hydro bills
A recent post from Ontario’s Financial Accountability Office (FAO) downplayed the negative impact soaring hydro rates are having on households and the economy. Continue reading FAO misses the point on Ontario’s soaring hydro bills
How Ontario’s 1 per cent can do its share to reduce fuel poverty
Ontario’s wealthiest residents can help lower electricity rates for everyone else. Continue reading How Ontario’s 1 per cent can do its share to reduce fuel poverty
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