A whole new way to screw up hydro is underway in Ontario and B.C.
BC Hydro is following Ontario down a road where the price of electricity is political. This article originally appeared in the Financial Post. The B.C. government’s decision this month to freeze...
View ArticleThe bad, very bad and very very bad of the Ontario PC energy plan
The Ontario PC’s energy plan doubles down on a couple of poor policies. The Ontario PC party recently released its energy plan. Unfortunately for electricity customers, the plan doubles down on a...
View ArticleTop ten takeaways from the OEB’s decision on OPG’s rate application
The OEB has issued its decision on OPG’s multi-billion dollar, five-year rate application. Here’s what you need to know. The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) recently issued its decision on Ontario Power...
View ArticleSite C Risks ‘Death Spiral’ for BC Hydro, Says Watchdog
Consumer Policy Institute warns of big rate hikes and pressure for taxpayer bailout. This article, by Andrew Nikiforuk, first appeared at The TYEE.ca. With the NDP’s approval of the controversial Site...
View ArticleThe Regulator Fights Back
British Columbia’s energy regulator is striking back against a move by the province to further kick the can of energy costs to future customers. British Columbia’s energy regulator is striking back...
View ArticleInserting himself into EUB matters, Gallant says he opposes ‘weather tax’
Premier tells utility president he’s ‘strongly opposed’ to idea and might overrule it if approved by regulator. This article originally appeared on cbc.ca. By Robert Jones A month after his energy...
View ArticleEvidence regarding an application from Ontario’s gas utilities to merge
How does the application from Ontario’s two largest gas utilities to merge compare to other mergers from around North America? Read Energy Probe Research Foundation’s evidence that has been submitted...
View ArticleHydro One CEO salary peanuts compared to overspending and waste in...
So, you want to be Ontario’s next Premier and you’re looking to lower hydro bills? Here’s where you should be looking. Ontario conservative candidate Doug Ford is right to look for ways to lower hydro...
View ArticleGlobal News: How the province ‘hijacked’ plans for a sustainable green economy
Global News has obtained 4,000 pages of internal documents which reveal the government was warned about the potential impact of its renewable energy plan – and how the microFIT program for small scale...
View ArticleHydro hijinks in Ontario come to natural gas
Regulatory principles in Ontario’s gas sector are being eroded and the costs will start to mount for customers. This article first appeared in the National Post. A lack of accountability, little...
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