Tag Archives: Parker Gallant

Parker Gallant: Hydro One’s free pass

Posted on August 17, 2011 by energyprbe

(August 17, 2011) Hydro One’s financial statements are out, yet despite all of the media attention about the electricity sector in Ontario, the financial results of the publicly owned power utilities attract no attention. Odd, since they are the instruments that the government uses to execute its controversial policies under the Green Energy Act. Continue reading →

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Parker Gallant: The wind industry’s spin

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Lawrence Solomon

(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 →

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Hydro One: Time to break it up

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Other News Sources

(May 23, 2011) In November 2003 the C. D. Howe Institute released a report entitled “What will Keep the Lights on in Ontario: Responses to a Policy Short-Circuit”. Continue reading →

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Parker Gallant: Ontario Ministry of Energy: Not so Smart Spending

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Lawrence Solomon

(April 30, 2011) In the final week of the Federal Election if you live in Ontario you might be confused based on the daily press releases emanating from Queen’s Park. Those releases would lead you to believe that the incumbent Ontario Liberals are in the final week of the Provincial Election. Continue reading →

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Local Distribution Companies – Is Anyone Watching?

Posted on April 18, 2011 by energyprbe

(April 18, 2011) Parker Gallant argues that Ontario needs to set cost and performance benchmarks for local electricity distribution companies, and encourage mergers amongst them to increase efficiency. Continue reading →

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Parker Gallant: The evisceration of the Independent Electricity System Operator

Posted on February 8, 2011 by energyprbe

(February 8, 2011) Parker Gallant writes that the Independent Electricity System Operator has lost its independence from political influence. Continue reading →

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Parker Gallant: The Huff & Puff of Wind Power in Ontario

Posted on January 12, 2011 by energyprbe

(Jan. 12, 2011) Parker Gallant looks at Ontario’s Long Term Energy Plan and its vision for renewable energy in the province. Continue reading →

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Parker Gallant: Open letter to Minister of Energy Brad Duguid

Posted on December 2, 2010 by energyprbe

(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 →

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Parker Gallant: An open letter to Brad Duguid and Anthony Haines

Posted on October 18, 2010 by energyprbe

(Oct. 18, 2010) Parker Gallant’s open letter to the Honourable Brad Duguid, Minister of Energy & Infrastructure and Mr. Haines, CEO, Toronto Hydro. Continue reading →

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