The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) publishes the mix of sources of electricity used to supply Ontario each year. The…
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Rates Comparison with the USA
All rates in $CAD Rate Class NOTL Hydro Florida Light & Power Oncor, Texas National Grid (Upper NY) Residential (750…
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I recently joined the Board of a Credit Union. One of the reasons I joined is the similarity I see…
Read More >Electricity Rates (1986-2026)
The chart above shows a comparison of 1986 rates (actual and adjusted for inflation) and 2026 rates (before the Ontario…
Read More >Rate Riders
Our rates are set each year by a Decision and Rate Order issued by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB). If…
Read More >In Praise of Competition
It is not uncommon to hear someone complain about government inefficiency and wonder why it can’t be run like a…
Read More >Electricity Industry Trends
Winter is the time for conferences in the electricity industry. The other seasons are much busier with capital projects and…
Read More >The Issue with Solar Power in Ontario
Many proponents would like to see more solar power in Ontario. I am supportive of this but solar power can…
Read More >OPG Rate Increase for Nuclear Power
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) submitted their application for rates for their hydroelectric and nuclear generation to the Ontario Energy Board…
Read More >Collecting on Electricity Bills
On average in Ontario, 23% of your hydro bill is kept by the Local Distribution Company (LDC). This percentage will…
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