There are two concepts I would like to discuss today and an important link between them. Local distribution companies (LDCs)…
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Reducing Regulatory Red Tape
This blog was triggered by the recent proposals by the Government of Ontario to introduce legislation to reduce some of…
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The message of this blog is directed to any residential or small business customer who is considering installing new energy-intensive…
Read More >Sources of Electricity in Ontario
The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) publishes the mix of sources of electricity used to supply Ontario each year. The…
Read More >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…
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