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Category Archives: Power Generation in Ontario
Parker Gallant: Turning OEFC’s “Stranded Debt” into Political Spin
(August 22, 2011) Dates appearing on the most recent annual report by the Ontario Electricity Financial Corporation (OEFC) give reason to believe that the report not only has yet to be tabled, but its early release may something to do with the Progressive Conservative’s promise to remove the “Debt Retirement Charge” from electricity bills and the Liberals’ plan to keep the DRC on electricity bills until remaining debts have been resolved. Continue reading
Posted in Power Generation in Ontario
Tagged debt, Debt Retirement Charge, DRC, feed-in-Tariff, FIT, hydroelectricity, Liberal Party, Liberals, Nuclear Decommissioning Fund, OEFC, Ontario electricity, Ontario Electricity Financial Corporation, Ontario energy, Ontario Hydro, Ontario Legislature, OPG, Parker Gallant, PC Ontario Hydro debt, Progressive Conservative, renewable energy resources, RES, Scott Luft, tax payers, tax policies, Tim Hudak
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Parker Gallant: The wind industry’s spin
(August 2, 2011) In Greek Mythology Aeolus was the “King of Wind” but in Canadian Mythology the King of Wind is CanWEA; a not-for-profit association of 420 members including public and private companies, legal firms, manufacturers, ect. and others who feed off of the largess of taxpayers and ratepayers to ensure they retain their mandated (Ontario’s Green Energy Act) place on the energy podium. Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Energy, Electricity, Power Generation in Ontario, Reforming Ontario's Electrical Generation Sector, Reforming Ontario's Local Electrical Distribution Sector, Renewables
Tagged CanWEA, demand periods, energy diet, forms of electricity, Parker Gallant, wind power, wind power production
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A Summary of Michael Trebilcock’s “Speaking Truth to Wind Power”
(July 6, 2011) Michael Trebilcock’s study, “Speaking Truth to Wind Power”, suggests Ontario’s policies regarding renewable energy must be revised to avoid incurring further consequences, such as higher energy costs for energy consumers and taxpayers. Continue reading
Parker Gallant: The evisceration of the Independent Electricity System Operator
(February 8, 2011) Parker Gallant writes that the Independent Electricity System Operator has lost its independence from political influence. Continue reading
Posted in Power Generation in Ontario, Utility Reform
Tagged electricity, IESO, Ontario, Parker Gallant, Renewable Energy, smart meters, solar power, utilities, wind power
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Parker Gallant: The Huff & Puff of Wind Power in Ontario
(Jan. 12, 2011) Parker Gallant looks at Ontario’s Long Term Energy Plan and its vision for renewable energy in the province. Continue reading
Lawrence Solomon: Ontario’s odious obligations
(Dec. 18, 2010) Could Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty’s green-energy contracts be reversed? Continue reading
Parker Gallant: Open letter to Minister of Energy Brad Duguid
(Dec. 02, 2010) Parker Gallant asks Ontario’s Minister of Energy, Brad Duguid, if he would be willing to openly debate the merits of the province’s Long Term Energy Plan. Continue reading
Lawrence Solomon: An $87-billion grave
(Nov. 27, 2010) Ontario’s plan to pour colossal amounts of money into nuclear, wind and solar could bury the province. Continue reading
Green goals, bigger bills
(Nov. 26, 2010) Former executive director of Energy Probe Tom Adams tells the Toronto Star that the Green Energy Act is politicizing energy in Ontario and placing utility regulation in the hands of a cabinet that rules by directives. Continue reading
Lawrence Solomon: Ontario’s powerful sleight of hand
(Nov. 20, 2010) McGuinty government is the biggest winner from the recent introduction of the Ontario Clean Energy Benefit. Continue reading
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