Electricity cost in Ontario
If you’re looking for a way to live more sustainably, while saving money on your energy bills, you might be exploring renewable solutions such as solar panels. As you do your research, you will probably start wondering whether solar power … More info
Residential Electricity Use Peaks during COVID-19
With many more people continuing to work from home because of the COVID-19, there has been a corresponding uptick in residential consumers’ electricity bills. Home energy use will undoubtedly continue to rise throughout the summer, as people run their air … More info
How COVID-19 Is Affecting Energy Consumption
The coronavirus pandemic has created a significant worldwide crisis, upending communities and economies across the globe. Facing these unprecedented circumstances, governments are concentrating on halting the spread of the disease while simultaneously revitalizing their economies. The emergence and rapid spread … More info
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
