Category Archives: Natural Gas Utility Regulation and Commodity Deregulation
OEB’s use of the term ‘deregulation’
(October 24, 2001) The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) used the term “deregulation” in reference to electricity reform, for instance, on the FAQ portion of its web site. But there are many reasons why in its specific denotation, the term is inaccurate. Continue reading
Never going to see any gas – rural residents
(October 15, 2001) Fredericton – Maritimes and Northeast Pipeline is running into resistance from rural New Brunswickers who are fed up at being asked to endure gas pains without getting any gas. Continue reading
Natural gas price drops 11% in July
(July 10, 2001) The retail price of natural gas has dropped 11 per cent this month, and is likely to drop another 20 per cent or more early this fall, says Enbridge Consumer Gas. Continue reading
Guiding and Controlling Ontario’s Future Water and Wastewater Services:
(June 25, 2001) Guiding and Controlling Ontario’s Future Water and Wastewater Services: User Pay and Full Cost Pricing, Independent Economic Regulation, and Strengthened Environmental Law Enforcement Continue reading
Natural gas marketers hit streets
(May 11, 2001) Natural-gas marketers are descending on the greater Toronto area offering consumers fixed rates after a winter of soaring prices. Continue reading
Warning on gas pain fix
(March 2, 2001) Want a hedge against rising natural gas prices? Don’t sign that fixed-price contract, says the non-profit research group Energy Probe. Continue reading
Supply and demand drives gas prices
(February 16, 2001) “Something we have to remember is that natural gas prices have historically been cyclical,” says Tom. “The current commodity price for gas reflects an imbalance in supply and demand. We expect that in a year or so the balance will be restored, and we’ll see more normal prices.” Continue reading
Conservation best way to save on heating bill
(January 31, 2001) The cost of heating your home is going up sharply because of a shortage of natural gas. Instead of paying $175 in January, the average household will pay $225, says Ian MacLellan, vice-president of Energyshop.com, an Internet-based information and comparison service. Continue reading
Natural gas heating bills to rise by $55 a month
(January 29, 2001) The cost to heat a home in Ontario with natural gas will jump by an average of $55 a month — and the increase could last from three to five years, an energy analyst says. Continue reading
Food banks across Canada brace for impact of soaring natural gas prices
(January 21, 2001) Food banks across Canada are bracing for an increase in the number of people on fixed incomes looking for help as a result of the soaring price of heating fuel. Seniors, the disabled and people living on social assistance are among those expected to feel the brunt of a doubling in home heating bills over the last two years. Continue reading
