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Category Archives: Utility Reform
Toronto power bills may shock residents
(January 10, 2002) Electricity costs could soar by 20 per cent as hydro companies focus on profits. Consumers in Toronto are being warned to expect a shock in their electricity bills this year. Continue reading
Contracting for natural gas and electricity in Ontario: Energy Probe’s advice to household consumers
(January 6, 2002) Many household consumers are receiving solicitations from energy marketers encouraging them to sign up for natural gas (“gas”) and electricity supply contracts of one to five years duration. Continue reading
The struggle for power
(December 22, 2001) There’s a knock at the door. Someone with a clipboard. To your surprise, it’s not someone looking for a charity donation, promising a lower rate on long-distance phone service, or hoping to sign you to a long-term natural gas contract. This time, they’re selling electricity. You’re going to see a lot more of them now. Continue reading
Power: It’s open market on May 1
(December 19, 2001) ‘Nothing will go wrong,’ Harris vows as new firms allowed in. Opening Ontario’s electricity market to competition will not mean blackouts or price spikes, Premier Mike Harris vowed yesterday. Continue reading
Harris certain Ontario power rates will drop
(December 19, 2001) Ontario will officially open its $10-billion electricity market to competition on May 1 and Mike Harris, the Premier, says he is “100% convinced” it will result in cheaper power for consumers. Continue reading
Hydro competition won’t push up prices
(December 18, 2001) The opening of Ontario’s hydro market to competition on May 1 will not plunge consumers into the darkness of price spikes, bankrupt utilities and rolling blackouts, Ontario Premier Mike Harris said today. Continue reading
Ontario selling Hydro for $5.5 billion
(December 13, 2001) The Ontario government is embarking on the biggest privatization in Canada’s history, the sale of the monopoly responsible for the province’s electricity transmission and distribution. Continue reading
Tories privatize Hydro One
(December 1, 2001) In what promises to be the largest privatization in Canadian history, Ontario will sell its monolithic electricity transmitter and open its $10-billion electricity market to competition. Continue reading
Tories privatize Hydro One
(December 1, 2001) In what promises to be the largest privatization in Canadian history, Ontario will sell its monolithic electricity transmitter and open its $10-billion electricity market to competition. Continue reading
Tories privatize Hydro One
(December 1, 2001) In what promises to be the largest privatization in Canadian history, Ontario will sell its monolithic electricity transmitter and open its $10-billion electricity market to competition. Continue reading
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