Ontario Electricity Subsidies

Ontario Electricity Subsidies

In 2022 there are so many electricity subsidies in Ontario, it is a bit overwhelming. This article will look at 16 of them, summarizing what they offer, who is eligible, what agency administers them, how much they cost and where the funding comes from. Scams Unfortunately, there are also various scams that claim to be […]

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The Rising Cost of Electricity in Ontario

The Rising Cost of Electricity in Ontario

The rising cost of electricity in Ontario has been a contentious issue for decades. Most people are aware that costs have increased but few have an understanding of the drivers and how much each of them impact our bills. The largest portion of the average consumer’s electricity bill is for energy, making it a good […]

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Electricity Retailers – Rolling the Dice

Electricity Retailers – Rolling the Dice

In Ontario, electricity consumers have a choice of how they pay for their energy. Exercising that choice is a gamble that may wind up costing you dearly. By default most customers will pay for energy in accordance with the Regulated Price Plan (RPP) which is managed by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB). Alternatively, customers may […]

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Relative Costs for Electricity in Ontario

Relative Costs for Electricity in Ontario

It is sometimes worthwhile to have an overview of relative electricity costs in Ontario to provide a meaningful perspective. While the information is publicly available it isn’t presented together in a single view. The Ontario Energy Board no longer posts historical relative monthly billing rates, however, The annual increases have been held to the rate […]

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