Power Generation in Ontario

Ontario's Energy Crunch

rebecca — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:41:43 -0400

Good morning. I have some good news for you this morning. The good news is that Ontario has an easy and painless way out of the energy fix that we're in. I have some bad news for you, too. Our government doesn't know it, and, I am certain, neither do most of you in this room. Because of what you don't know, we face a future in which we all may freeze in the dark. read more »

Natural gas firms crave the spotlight

Lisa — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:15:25 -0400

With all the talk of building new nuclear power plants and expanding the use of renewable power and conservation programs in the province, the natural gas sector is looking for a little love these days. But Norm Rubin of Energy Probe said he is concerned with the "huge uncertainties" related to the future price of natural gas and its availability. read more »

Expose the truth about the nuclear industry

admin — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 11:44:47 -0500

We have learned that the federal government has quietly begun giving its friends in the nuclear industry new access to the public purse, in order to fund plans for massive nuclear power growth.

Dim-bulb idea

rebecca — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:20:35 -0400

To solve its energy problems, the Tory government in Ontario is trying a dim-bulb idea. It is ordering energy companies to pay customers to not use their products. Then, to compensate the companies, the government is allowing them to tack the associated costs onto customer bills, sometimes years later.

Financial Update on Ontario Electricity Financial

rebecca — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:37:59 -0400

Ontario Electricity Financial Corporation (OEFC), the legal continuation of Ontario Hydro, released its 2001-2002 financial results on Aug. 29, two months behind the schedule required by law, but a marked improvement over its first two years of operations - which commenced with the breakup of Ontario Hydro in April 1999.

Clear away barriers for smart electricity meters

rebecca — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:39:48 -0400

Re: No incentive to conserve energy, Editorial, July 4.

Kudos to the Star for speaking up in favour of more intelligent electricity meters. Smart meters capable of keeping up with continuously changing spot prices are the front line of customer protection in Ontario's new electricity market.

Some utilities are making great strides upgrading to smart meters. One leader is Milton Hydro, where all customers using more than 100 kilowatts have been upgraded. read more »

Electricity Metering Part II

rebecca — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:13:39 -0400

International Experience

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Electricity Metering Options for Ordinary Consumers in Competitive Electricity Markets

rebecca — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:11:16 -0400

Executive Summary

In Canada, the United States and many other jurisdictions around the world electricity markets are changing. Liberalization, including commodity price deregulation and customer choice, already exists in one Canadian jurisdiction, is imminent in another and under active consideration in several more. read more »

Shame on the Globe and Mail

rebecca — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:16:31 -0400

Attention: Letters Editor and Publisher

Shame on the Globe and Mail for publishing disguised advocacy advertising in its six page "Special Supplement on Ontario's New Electricity Market," appearing in the Monday, March 11, 2002, issue. read more »