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Category Archives: Utility Reform
The U.K. miracle
(September 26, 2007) In Canada, our electricity systems operate like little islands, isolated from the world around them, oblivious to innovation and insulated from the real economy by regulators that administer prices.. Our horizons extend as far as our power monopolies, and their government masters, permit. Continue reading
Hampton outlines incentives for industry to save jobs
(August 10, 2007) NDP Leader Howard Hampton has promised to cut electricity costs for Ontario’s large industries — if they promise to keep jobs in the province. Continue reading
Let’s examine Hydro heresy
(Feb. 24, 2007) The idea that Manitoba Hydro might sell electricity to Manitobans at something like a market price rather at cost and use the extra money to reposition the provincial economy has long been heresy, seldom spoken or raised publicly outside the editorial pages of this newspaper. The taboo, however, was broken in a significant way on Thursday. Continue reading
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Let’s examine Hydro heresy
(February 24, 2007) The idea that Manitoba Hydro might sell electricity to Manitobans at something like a market price rather at cost and use the extra money to reposition the provincial economy has long been heresy, seldom spoken or raised publicly outside the editorial pages of this newspaper. Continue reading
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Black gold on tap
(February 18, 2007) If you listen carefully, humming deep within the sound of crystal clear water rushing through the pristine wilderness of northern Manitoba is the faint echo of a fortune to be made. Continue reading
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Small-scale plants run rings around nuclear
(September 29, 2006) “If we don’t go nuclear, what type of energy will meet our future energy needs,” I’m often asked. “Do you think fringe fuels such as solar energy can take the place of nuclear? Or windmills? Bio fuels? Small dams? Tidal power? Burning garbage? Continue reading
Regulated gas a pain for Manitobans
(May 14, 2006) Winnipeg Free Press in an effort to shield consumers from fluctuating natural gas prices, the Manitoba Public Utilities Board has inadvertently created a trap for householders that could add as much as $10 million to the gas bills of consumers. Continue reading
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Coal is cool again. Just ask Ralp
(Feb. 9, 2006) It looks that way. The Alberta Department of Energy yesterday confirmed that coal, the lowly, grubby black stuff otherwise known as yesterday’s fuel, will make a star appearance in Premier Ralph Klein’s Throne Speech on Feb. 22. Details are scant, but it looks like Mr. Klein will extol the virtues of coal as an enthusiastic wannabe member of the new “integrated” energy policy, side by side with oil and natural gas and a few green bits. Continue reading
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Coal is cool again. Just ask Ralph
(February 9, 2006) It looks that way. The Alberta Department of Energy yesterday confirmed that coal, the lowly, grubby black stuff otherwise known as yesterday’s fuel, will make a star appearance in Premier Ralph Klien’s Throne Speech on Feb. 22. Continue reading
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Green talk
(December 7, 2005) Premiers Doer and Charest plead for meaningful action to cut greenhouse gas emissions (“Seize the climate-friendly day” December 7, see below). Continue reading
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