Category Archives: Conservation

Lawrence Solomon: Ontario power lesson

(Oct. 13, 2010) Notes for a speech that Ontario’s Opposition leader could give, but won’t, on the state of the province’s electricity sector. Continue reading

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Be prepared for electric shock

(May 22, 2010) If you haven’t already, you’re about to get a nasty shock when you open your electricity bill. Continue reading

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Saving money will be up to you

(Apr. 29, 2010) When Ontario’s new time-of-use electricity pricing starts in Owen Sound in the coming weeks, most residential customers’ hydro bills likely won’t increase. Continue reading

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May the Brightest Bulb Win

(Nov. 13, 2009), In 2012, the incandescent light bulb will be banned in Canada. Which new bulb will win the race to replace it? Continue reading

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May the Brightest Bulb Win

(November 13, 2009) In 2012, the incandescent light bulb will be banned in Canada. Which new bulb will win the race to replace it?
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City launches new home renovation grant program

(October 14, 2009) The City of Toronto today launded Home Energy Assistance Toronto (HEAT), a new incentive program offering residents up to $1,000 when they upgrade their home insulation. Continue reading

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Hamilton hydro bill hike could be coming

(Oct. 3, 2009) Horizon lost $2.8m when U.S. Steel shut.

Hydro bills could be going up across Hamilton and St. Catharines because U.S. Steel isn’t using enough electricity.

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Hamilton hydro bill hike could be coming

(October 3, 2009) Horizon lost $2.8m when U.S. Steel shut. Hydro bills could be going up across Hamilton and St. Catherines because U.S. Steel isn’t using enough electricity. Continue reading

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Ban the bulb? What kind of bright idea is that?

(Sept. 1, 2009) Thomas Edison’s invention of the light bulb a century or so ago — with the help of a couple of Canadian patent holders — was not just a bright idea. It was the quintessential bright idea, the very symbol of eureka! Continue reading

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Ban the bulb? What kind of bright idea is that?

(September 1, 2009) Thomas Edison’s invention of the light bulb a century or so ago — with the help of a couple of Canadian patent holders — was not just a bright idea. It was the quintessential bright idea, the very symbol of eureka! Continue reading

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