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Ontario offers band-aid solution to soaring electricity bills
Ontario’s latest plan to tackle higher energy bills misses the point entirely. Continue reading Ontario offers band-aid solution to soaring electricity bills
Energy bills go up again, regulator points finger at renewables
Ontario’s renewable energy producers are largely to blame for the coming price hike for ratepayers. Continue reading Energy bills go up again, regulator points finger at renewables
North America slow to reverse renewables projects, but its turn will come soon
Only those in fantasyland should expect a contract to be sacrosanct when one party to the transaction makes the law. Continue reading North America slow to reverse renewables projects, but its turn will come soon
Miami toll system proving popular with riders and good for transit
Why a dynamic toll road in Miami has been popular with drivers and a boost to public transit ridership. Continue reading Miami toll system proving popular with riders and good for transit
Ontario to follow Germany in renewable failure
Germany has been experimenting with its renewable energy law for 14 years and is now highlighting its failures. Ontario, which copied that law, will likely do the same. Continue reading Ontario to follow Germany in renewable failure
Governments rip up renewable contracts
Companies ‘do not have a right [to expect the compensation] not to be changed’ Continue reading Governments rip up renewable contracts
Sweden and Ireland deregulated taxis, Toronto should too
Toronto’s City Councillors should take this opportunity to consider deregulating the city’s taxi market. Continue reading Sweden and Ireland deregulated taxis, Toronto should too
Fill ‘er up, with people
Traffic congestion would disappear if the government regulations that cause it were abolished. Continue reading Fill ‘er up, with people
Making sure transit operators stay on track
Transit riders in Boston are hoping that replacing the operator of its commuter rail system will lead to more trains arriving on time. Continue reading Making sure transit operators stay on track
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