Natural Gas Pipeline Infrastructure Developments

February 2013

In eastern North America, the development of pipeline infrastructure to link shale gas supplies to demand is gaining momentum. For large natural gas consumers, these infrastructure developments raise new considerations for supply procurement. Read more >>

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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 >>

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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 >>

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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 >>

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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 >>

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Union Gas Proposes DSM Plan for Large-Volume Customers

October 2012

Union Gas is seeking Ontario Energy Board approval of a demand-side management plan for 2013-2014 for customers in its current T1 and Rate 100 rate groups. Read more >>

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Renewable Energy Integration in Ontario: An Update

October 2012

The IESO and stakeholders are engaged in discussions dealing with issues related to renewable integration. As this process continues, the key strategy for incorporating renewable energy is becoming clearer. Read more >>

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Is There a Fit between Bio-methane Projects and Natural Gas Supply?

September 2012

Biogas projects have emerged that revolve around injecting bio-methane into the natural gas system where it becomes part of a utility's common natural gas supply. Read more >>

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Gas Production: Things Aren't What They Used to Be

September 2012

Offshore production of natural gas from the Gulf of Mexico has been decreasing steadily over the last several years, accompanied by a boom in onshore production. Read more >>

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Consolidation of OPA and IESO Raises Issues

July 2012

The Ontario government's merger of the Ontario Power Authority and the Independent Electricity System Operator may produce some cost savings, but Bill 75 also introduces two contentious issues. Read more >>

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