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Energy Probe warns ratepayers still exposed to avoidable costs caused by poor utility practices

By Energy Probe The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) has approved a net $21.5 million credit to Enbridge Gas customers from the utility’s 2024 deferral and variance accounts, but consumer watchdog Energy Probe warns the ruling does not go far enough to protect ratepayers from avoidable costs caused by poor utility practices. Deferral accounts reconcile the difference between […]

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Energy & Climate

Toronto gas customers still footing the bill for Ottawa homes

Toronto folks in dense, cheap-to-serve spots quietly chip in extra to cover the longer pipes and higher expenses for farther-out areas like Ottawa. By Energy Probe Despite years of regulatory wrangling over how to fairly charge for natural gas delivery across Ontario, customers in dense urban areas like downtown Toronto continue to subsidize higher-cost regions […]

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Energy & Climate Environment

Catching up with Norm Rubin

“Selections” is a new feature offering a critical perspective of today’s environmental movement and energy policies from a voice that’s been sorely missed. Norm Rubin has been a pivotal figure in shaping discussions and policies related to energy and environmental conservation. As senior policy analyst and director of nuclear research at Energy Probe (as well […]

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Energy & Climate Environment

Ottawa’s suicidal climate plans a cautionary tale for governments everywhere

No one should follow Ottawa’s example.