Category Archives: Reforming Ontario’s Local Electrical Distribution Sector

How megaprojects bankrupt public power utilities and leave regulators in the dark: report

Posted on September 6, 2017 by consumerpolicyinstitute

Government-owned power utilities across Canada are pushing ahead with multi-billion dollar megaprojects, while undermining the regulators put in place to protect consumers from such reckless behaviour, according to a new analysis from the Consumer Policy Institute. Continue reading →

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Presentation to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Other News Sources

The federal government should look to Ontario for examples on how not to implement renewable energy policies. Brady Yauch for Consumer Policy Institute. Continue reading →

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The perils of a hydro rate freeze for Ontario

Posted on February 6, 2017 by consumerpolicyinstitute

(February 6, 2017) Any “relief” the province is considering for ratepayers will come at a cost.

Posted in Alternative Energy, Conservation, Reforming Ontario's Electrical Generation Sector, Reforming Ontario's Local Electrical Distribution Sector, Reforming Ontario's Local Electrical Distribution Sector, Renewables | Tagged Brady Yauch, electricity rates, energy, Energy Probe, green energy, Green Energy Act, Ontario, Ontario electricity, Ontario energy, Ontario Energy Board, Renewable Energy, renewables | 2 Comments

Lawrence Solomon: Ontario is headed for a fatal future and only ending the renewable deals can prevent it

Posted on October 31, 2016 by consumerpolicyinstitute

(October 28, 2016) If Ontario doesn’t rewrite the renewable contracts, virtually everyone in the province will suffer.

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Ontario electricity customers have paid more than $6 billion to dump surplus, high-priced power: study

Posted on September 20, 2016 by energyprbe

Ontario electricity customers have paid more than $6 billion to cover the cost of exporting the province’s energy surplus, according to a new study from the Consumer Policy Institute. Continue reading →

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Wynne’s promised tax break on hydro bills does little in the long run, say critics

Posted on September 13, 2016 by consumerpolicyinstitute

Cutting the provincial portion of HST from hydro bills won’t solve the province’s energy crisis. Continue reading →

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FAO misses the point on Ontario’s soaring hydro bills

Posted on September 6, 2016 by energyprbe

A recent post from Ontario’s Financial Accountability Office (FAO) downplayed the negative impact soaring hydro rates are having on households and the economy.

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