Tag Archives: Hydro One

Why are Ontario’s hydro bills soaring?

Posted on July 8, 2016 by consumerpolicyinstitute

(July 8, 2016) Ontario’s hydro bills have been increasing by double digits in recent years. Here’s why.

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Ontario’s residential energy bills will continue to march higher

Posted on June 21, 2016 by consumerpolicyinstitute

Provincial policies will push Ontario’s gas and hydro bills higher in the coming years. Continue reading →

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Ontarians paying more to use less electricity, a trend critics say won’t change

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Other News Sources

Consumer hydro rates have risen in Ontario since 2012, while they’ve dipped elsewhere. Continue reading →

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The Hydro One sale’s upsides

Posted on November 5, 2015 by consumerpolicyinstitute

(November 5, 2015) The sale of Hydro One offers a number of potential benefits to both ratepayers and the province.

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Privatization perks

Posted on September 23, 2015 by consumerpolicyinstitute

(September 23, 2015) The Ontario government is helping Hydro One’s unions who want a piece of the upcoming privatization.

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Parker Gallant: The Chiarelli charade

Posted on May 4, 2015 by parkergallant2013

Reading an April 27 interview in the Almaguin News with Ontario’s Energy Minister, Bob Chiarelli, gives one the impression that he resides in a state of mind the rest of Ontario’s residents don’t understand. Continue reading →

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10 things you need to know from Hydro One’s rate application

Posted on March 17, 2015 by consumerpolicyinstitute

(March 17, 2015) Energy Probe breaks down 10 important parts of the OEB’s decision on Hydro One’s distribution rate application. 

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Customer rights get powered up in privatized electricity systems

Posted on March 13, 2015 by consumerpolicyinstitute

(March 13, 2015) Customers with private electricity distributors are better protected from blackouts and other disruptions.

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Parker Gallant: Hydro One, how’s that new billing system working out?

Posted on January 25, 2014 by parkergallant2013

(January 24, 2014) In the spring of 2013, Hydro One launched their new “real time” billing system, allowing them to generate an additional $160 million (reported as an $80 annual cost for a consumer of 800 kWh per month) of … Continue reading →

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Ontario ratepayers subsidize taxpayers

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Other News Sources

(November 15, 2011) Ontario ratepayers are helping to hold down municipal taxes and the provincial debt, says Energy Probe director Parker Gallant. Continue reading →

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