EV charging stations in Ontario
Travelling in an electric vehicle will soon become more enjoyable and less worrisome! Hydro One Ltd. and Ontario Power Generation have recently formed a new company called Ivy Charging Network to create a fast-charging network for electric vehicles across the … More info
How to clean solar panels
Environmental conditions and air pollution may sometimes affect energy production of your solar panels system. If you live in a residential area, this is usually not a big problem. A good rainfall or a quick hose down with water is … More info
3 facts about current electricity prices in Ontario
1. Cost of electricity in Ontario has increased 66% from January 2007 to December 2016, which is higher than in any other province. But the “global adjustment”, which has been incorporated into the time-of-use and tiered rates in Ontario, has … More info
Ontario suspends time-of-use rates for 45 days
March 27, 2020. To help Ontarians through the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation, the Government of Ontario is suspending time-of-use electricity rates, holding electricity prices to the off-peak rate of 10.1₵/kWh. The On-Peak and Mid-Peak rates were previously set up at … More info
Climate Action Incentive Fund
May 31st, 2019 The Federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, announced yesterday the launch of the Climate Action Incentive Fund (CAIF), which can help owners of small and medium-sized businesses become more energy-efficient, save money, and take … More info
Accelerated Depreciation for Commercial Solar
Under Class 43.1 and 43.2 of Schedule II to Canada’s Income Tax Regulations, the Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance (ACCA) allows investors an accelerated write-off of certain equipment used to produce energy in a more efficient way or to produce energy … More info
How Will Recent Clean Energy Contract Cancellations Affect Ontario?
Ontario accounts for a significant portion of Canada’s solar market. However, recent clean energy contract cancellations have plunged the industry into uncertainty. Within his first two weeks of taking office, the new Conservative government headed by Premier Doug Ford pulled … More info
Greenpeace is suing new Ontario government over cancellation of cap-and-trade system
September 11, 2018 Lawyers for Ecojustice and the uOttawa-Ecojustice Environmental Law Clinic filed the suit on behalf of Greenpeace Canada today aiming to halt Doug Ford Government’s decision to cancel the cap-and-trade program. The lawsuit alleges that the Progressive Conservative government … More info
10 Home Battery Storage Systems Poised to Take on Tesla’s Powerwall
At-home batteries are a must-have for anyone who plans to convert their home to solar power. The batteries store the electricity the solar panels generate, which can then be used at night or during peak hours to save money on … More info
Nissan Announces New Home Battery System
While it might seem a bit unlikely right now, using batteries for home energy storage will likely become increasingly popular as battery prices plunge and the auto industry continues its progress toward green-friendly electric cars. Tesla has its Powerwall, Mercedes … More info
