TORONTO – Ontario’s Minister of Energy, Todd Smith, has asked the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) to explore options for an Electric Vehicle Charger Discount Electricity Rate as the province continues to support the adoption of electric vehicles (EV). A new rate would reduce the cost of electricity for public EV chargers in areas where demand for the service is only beginning to emerge, …
Expansion in infrastructure to support electrification of steel industry, other growth
SAULT STE. MARIE – Ontario is accelerating the timely and cost-effective development of three transmission projects that will support the production of clean steel at Algoma Steel in Sault Ste. Marie, as well as economic growth, critical mineral development and new housing in northeast and eastern Ontario. “We’re building a made-in-Ontario supply chain that’s connecting the province’s critical minerals and clean …
Launching New Ultra-Low Overnight Electricity Price Plan
Province’s third electricity price plan will offer a new option to reduce energy costs TORONTO – The Ontario government is launching a new Ultra-Low Overnight price plan as part of its plan to provide consumers with more ways to keep costs down, save money and take control of their energy bills. Starting May 1, 2023, customers of Toronto Hydro, London …