Ontario Election 2014: Electricity Promises

June 2014

Ontario’s three major political parties have made energy policy promises part of their election platform. Aegent has examined some of these promises through the lens of electricity policy principles we think are important. Read more >>

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Fight rising electricity costs by generating your own power

June 2014

Considering where electricity rates are and the incentives available, consumers who are able to produce their own electricity may find it an effective way to reduce electricity costs. Read more >>

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Now Is the Time to Fast Track Those Energy Efficiency Plans

May 2014

Now is the time to fast track those energy efficiency plans if you want some degree of protection from higher gas costs. Approaching those plans systematically will yield the greatest returns. Read more >>

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Ontario Electricity: A Proposal to Expand Global Adjustment Class A

May 2014

A proposal to change the eligibility threshold for Global Adjustment Class A was put on hold by the calling of a provincial election. Aegent believes the change will occur eventually and newly-eligible customers should begin preparations now. Read more >>

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Like coyotes after a wounded animal ...

April 2014

... gas retailers are eagerly stalking residential gas buyers wounded by the recent sharp increase in utility gas supply charges. But buyers need to understand what the utility rates really represent to make an informed decision. Read more >>

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Should I be concerned about high electricity spot prices?

April 2014

Aegent encourages consumers to take a closer look at what a spike in HOEP really means by challenging three key assumptions. Read more >>

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If you can keep your head ...

February 2014

... when all about you are losing theirs ... Read more >>

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Curtailment: What Is It?

February 2014

When the utility interrupts the flow of natural gas to an interruptible distribution customer, the utility is said to have "called curtailment". What exactly does this mean and what conditions prompt curtailment? Read more >>

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Curtailment: Why Does It Cost So Much?

February 2014

Factors driving the price of gas during curtailment are complex. Price is not necessarily being driven by the cost of supplying the gas, but rather by the competing bids of buyers to get the scarce supply. Read more >>

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Conservation: Antidote to Electricity Cost Increases?

January 2014

Pursuing conservation continues to appear to be a good cost-saving bet for most electricity consumers in Ontario, with one caveat. To save money, you have to do a lot more conserving than the average consumer. Read more >>

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