Rate Riders

May 13, 2026

Our rates are set each year by a Decision and Rate Order issued by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB).  If…

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In Praise of Competition

May 7, 2026

It is not uncommon to hear someone complain about government inefficiency and wonder why it can’t be run like a…

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Electricity Industry Trends

March 12, 2026

Winter is the time for conferences in the electricity industry.  The other seasons are much busier with capital projects and…

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The Issue with Solar Power in Ontario

January 28, 2026

Many proponents would like to see more solar power in Ontario.  I am supportive of this but solar power can…

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OPG Rate Increase for Nuclear Power

January 23, 2026

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) submitted their application for rates for their hydroelectric and nuclear generation to the Ontario Energy Board…

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Collecting on Electricity Bills

January 14, 2026

On average in Ontario, 23% of your hydro bill is kept by the Local Distribution Company (LDC).  This percentage will…

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Local Distribution Company Future Capital Requirements

January 7, 2026

In October, the Minister of Energy and Mines released an Opinion Editorial that was printed by the National Post.  Stephen…

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Time-of-Use Global Adjustment

December 23, 2025

The Province of Ontario recently floated the idea of allowing some customers to be charged a variable global adjustment charge…

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Jimmy Lai

December 18, 2025

Most readers of this blog will have heard that Jimmy Lai was recently convicted by the Government of China on…

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System Planning

December 10, 2025

One aspect of our business we are always engaged in is system planning.  The vast majority of this relates to…

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