Category Archives: Reforming Ontario’s Local Electrical Distribution Sector

(January 15, 2002) Tom Adams of Energy Probe wrote that “some utilities are making great strides upgrading to smart meters.” I am sorry to say that Toronto Hydro is not one of them. Continue reading →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(November 19, 2001) In the attached correspondence, staff of the Ontario Energy Board address concerns raised by Energy Probe over an October 12, 2001 decision by the Board to approve net metering for load displacement generation by end-use customers. Continue reading →