Regulatory principles in Ontario’s gas sector are being eroded and the costs will start to mount for customers. Continue reading Hydro hijinks in Ontario come to natural gas
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Global News: How the province ‘hijacked’ plans for a sustainable green economy
Global News has obtained 4,000 pages of internal documents which reveal the government was warned about the potential impact of its renewable energy plan – and how the microFIT program for small scale energy production went out of control. Continue reading Global News: How the province ‘hijacked’ plans for a sustainable green economy
Hydro rates should not be subsidized. It would be unfair to future generations.
The province’s Financial Accountability Office estimates that Fair Hydro Plan rebates will save ratepayers $18.4 billion over the next decade, but those savings will ultimately cost future ratepayers $39.4 billion.
Continue reading Hydro rates should not be subsidized. It would be unfair to future generations.
Hydro One CEO salary peanuts compared to overspending and waste in electricity sector
So, you want to be Ontario’s next Premier and you’re looking to lower hydro bills? Here’s where you should be looking. Continue reading Hydro One CEO salary peanuts compared to overspending and waste in electricity sector
Evidence regarding an application from Ontario’s gas utilities to merge
How does the application from Ontario’s two largest gas utilities to merge compare to other mergers from around North America? Read Energy Probe Research Foundation’s evidence that has been submitted to the Ontario Energy Board. Continue reading Evidence regarding an application from Ontario’s gas utilities to merge
Inserting himself into EUB matters, Gallant says he opposes ‘weather tax’
Premier tells utility president he’s ‘strongly opposed’ to idea and might overrule it if approved by regulator. Continue reading Inserting himself into EUB matters, Gallant says he opposes ‘weather tax’
The Regulator Fights Back
British Columbia’s energy regulator is striking back against a move by the province to further kick the can of energy costs to future customers. Continue reading The Regulator Fights Back
Site C Risks ‘Death Spiral’ for BC Hydro, Says Watchdog
Consumer Policy Institute warns of big rate hikes and pressure for taxpayer bailout. Continue reading Site C Risks ‘Death Spiral’ for BC Hydro, Says Watchdog
Top ten takeaways from the OEB’s decision on OPG’s rate application
The OEB has issued its decision on OPG’s multi-billion dollar, five-year rate application. Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading Top ten takeaways from the OEB’s decision on OPG’s rate application
The bad, very bad and very very bad of the Ontario PC energy plan
The Ontario PC’s energy plan doubles down on a couple of poor policies. Continue reading The bad, very bad and very very bad of the Ontario PC energy plan
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