Tag Archives: smart meters

Heated over Hydro One

Posted on January 8, 2016 by consumerpolicyinstitute

From the auditor general’s report to the global adjustment fee to conservation — has the Liberal government delivered the most efficient and affordable power for the province? The Consumer Institute’s Brady Yauch joins The Agenda to discuss. Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Energy, Coal, Conservation, Costs, Energy Probe News, Fossil Fuels, Utility Reform | Tagged auditor general's report, Brady Yauch, Coal-fired power plants, Consumer Institute, electricity rates, Liberal government, Ontario electricity system, smart meters | Leave a comment

Hydro Ottawa halts replacement of older smart meters

Posted on January 8, 2014 by energyprbe

(January 8, 2014) The move follows an Ontario Energy Board ruling that stops the utility from billing customers for cost. “Replacing meters while they are still functional simply because there is new technology available is a never-ending cycle,” Energy Probe said in its submission. “There will always be something new tomorrow.” Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Energy Probe, Hydro Ottawa, Ontario Energy Board, smart meters | 2 Comments

Hydro Ottawa told to cut costs

Posted on January 3, 2012 by energyprbe

Ontario Energy Board also directs utility to scrap flat fee for smart meters. Meanwhile, interveners — including Energy Probe and the Consumers Council of Canada — argues Hydro Ottawa dramatically overstated its 2012 expenses, and maintains they could readily be reduced by $5 million or more. Continue reading →

Posted in Utility Reform | Tagged Energy Probe, Hydro Ottawa, OEB, Ontario Energy Board, smart meters | 1 Comment

Lawrence Solomon: Don’t count on constant electricity under renewable energy, says UK electricity CEO

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Other News Sources

(May 5, 2011) Wind power will require lifestyle change Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Energy, Climate Change, Renewables | Tagged Climate Change, electricity, electricity grid, electricity network, electricity rates, Global Warming, Lawrence Solomon, lifestyle changes, National Grid, remewables, smart electricity grid, Smart Grid City, smart meters, smart-grid, solar, Steve Holliday, wind | Leave a comment

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 →