Tag Archives: Brady Yauch

This time is different: OPG says its megaproject not like the others

Posted on October 13, 2016 by consumerpolicyinstitute

(October 11, 2016) Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is confident that its new megaproject will do the impossible: come in on time and on budget.

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 →

Posted in Power Generation in Ontario, Reforming Ontario's Local Electrical Distribution Sector, Utility Reform | Tagged Brady Yauch, consumer policy institute, Energy Probe, Green Energy Act, Hydro One, hydro rates, Ontario, Ontario Energy Board | 2 Comments

Ontario won’t be able to reduce soaring hydro costs anytime soon, say experts

Posted on September 9, 2016 by consumerpolicyinstitute

(September 9, 2016) Don’t expect any quick fixes for Ontario’s soaring hydro rates.

Posted in Conservation, Electricity, Energy Probe News, Reforming Ontario's Electrical Generation Sector, Reforming Ontario's Local Electrical Distribution Sector, Utility Reform | Tagged Brady Yauch, electricity, electricity rates, Energy Probe, Ontario electricity, Ontario Energy Board, Ontario Power Authority, Renewable Energy | Leave a comment

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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How Ontario’s 1 per cent can do its share to reduce fuel poverty

Posted on August 17, 2016 by consumerpolicyinstitute

(August 17, 2016) Ontario’s wealthiest residents can help lower electricity rates for everyone else.

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Don’t show customers the cost of cap and trade, Ontario Energy Board tells utilities

Posted on August 4, 2016 by consumerpolicyinstitute

(August 3, 2016) Rather than ensure the costs of Ontario’s cap and trade program are fully transparent to natural gas customers, the Ontario Energy Board has decided to lump them in with other delivery charges.