TransCanada Tolls to Increase Dramatically

November 2009

The mainline tolls for TransCanada PipeLines are set to rise significantly on January 1, 2010 with the cost for firm transportation to Eastern Canada increasing by 38% to about $1.64/GJ. Read more >>

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End of RPP Eligibility Can Be a Good Thing

October 2009

November 1 is scheduled to be the end of RPP eligibility for "designated consumers". On balance, this is a good thing for these customers. For many, the delay in leaving the RPP will have cost them significantly over the past few years. Read more >>

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Buyer's Credit Risk from a Supplier's Viewpoint

October 2009

Evaluating a buyer's credit risk is an important task for suppliers, and overlooking this type of risk may turn out to be a very costly move - for both the supplier and the buyer. Read more >>

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Ontario Green Power "Brand Management"

October 2009

The Ontario Government is changing the province's green energy landscape. The shift parallels the change in thinking of Stewart Brand, a long-time environmentalist, who now espouses government scale, top-down actions. Read more >>

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Is Now the Time to Buy? - Let's Consider the Question

September 2009

With natural gas prices so low, many energy buyers may be asking if now is the time to buy. The question suggests a strategy based on market view and timing. A buying strategy that depends on locking in "at the right time" to save money is likely to be ineffective in the long run and could even be dangerous. Read more >>

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Global Adjustment Costs: Changing the Allocation

September 2009

The Ontario Energy Board intends to change the allocation of Global Adjustment costs to raise the total cost of on-peak power as compared to off-peak power. The goal is to create an on-peak cost premium large enough to motivate changes to consumer behaviour. Read more >>

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Speculators Play a Key Role in Commodity Markets

August 2009

It is possible the US Government will introduce legislation which would place restrictions on commodity market speculation. Other activities that benefit from speculation could be affected with unintended consequences. Read more >>

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Global Adjustment: Change in Behaviour Has Implications for Hedging

August 2009

The nature of the contracts underlying the Global Adjustment is changing. The result is a change in the relationship between the Adjustment and spot prices. Decisions about hedging will become more complicated. Read more >>

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New Upstream Contracting Requirements for Some Enbridge Customers

August 2009

Recently, the Ontario Energy Board directed Enbridge to put new interim requirements in place for agent-type direct purchase customers using Ontario T-service and Agency Billing and Collection. The requirements apply to upstream transportation arrangements. Read more >>

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Greenhouse Gas Policies: Taking Centre Stage

June 2009

The reduction of greenhouse gas emissions has become a key international issue with numerous initiatives underway on several fronts. From international to regional efforts, there are some common themes emerging. Read more >>

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