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Predicting Ontario "High 5" Demand Hours
June 2013
Global Adjustment Class A consumers with flexible load will want to hover over their "off" switch during potential High 5 hours, ready to reduce their load. Aegent has examined when High 5 hours are most likely to occur. Read more >>
Managing Rising Electricity Costs with Load Displacement Generation
April 2013
Given the current regulatory framework in Ontario and market conditions, certain load displacement generation projects are economically feasible even without the Clean Energy Standard Offer Program. Read more >>
Carbon Pricing and Its Impact on Electricity Prices
April 2013
Carbon pricing has been in the news of late. If and when Ontario gets around to having a carbon price, it raises the question as to how electricity prices might be affected. Read more >>
Electricity Rates Continue Increasing: What to Do
March 2013
Increases in electricity rates through to 2016 and beyond are unavoidable. How does a consumer go about mitigating total bill increases? Read more >>
Setting Rates for Electricity Distributors: The Basics
March 2013
One of the main concerns expressed in response to the recommendation of the Distribution Sector Review Panel to consolidate electricity utilities into regional distributors was that it would open the door for privatization, which would drive up rates to consumers. Given the regulatory framework for distributors, this concern is unfounded. Read more >>
Global Adjustment: Update for 2012 and IESO Consultation
February 2013
Changes to the way Global Adjustment costs are allocated were implemented at the start of 2011. Aegent has updated its analysis of the GA costs allocated to Class A and Class B consumers. Aegent is participating in the IESO consultation that is reviewing the GA mechanism. Read more >>
Is It an Optimal Time to Fix Your Electricity Price?
January 2013
While the total cost of the electricity bill has been increasing, the actual cost of the energy commodity is quite low. Is it a good idea to lock in that commodity portion? Read more >>
Whatever Happened to CESOP?
November 2012
The Ontario Power Authority's Clean Energy Standard Offer Program has been seven years in the making. The CESOP story may serve as a cautionary tale to any party applying to an OPA program. Read more >>
OEB Issues Report on Renewed Regulatory Framework for Electricity Distributors
November 2012
The Ontario Energy Board has announced a renewed regulatory framework for electricity distributors, with the framework taking a performance-based approach to regulation and having regard for customer impacts. Read more >>
Managing Rising Electricity Costs: The Industrial Electricity Incentive
October 2012
In Ontario, an Industrial Electricity Incentive is being introduced to entice industrial customers to use excess power at discounted rates. The incentive program can reduce electricity costs, but comes with risks. Read more >>