Powerwise
Want to do something about the growing demand for energy and its impact on our environment? It's easy – join the powerWISE® community. The community exists to provide you with tools and tips to make the changes you need to conserve energy without impacting your way of life. Energy conservation starts at home, grows into your neighbourhood and then, well, there’s no slowing it down! At powerWISE, we really do think that conservation of electricity is up to concerned individuals like you; you really do have the power!
How can this site help you to do this? All you have to do is:
- Click on any of the categories throughout the site to find useful tips and information
- Share your own tips and insights – sign up to post them on this site
- Check back regularly for new tips
- Read the latest news and information on conservation practices and thinking from around the world
Best of all, it's free and waiting for you right now.
Just so you know, powerWISE is funded by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Ontario Power Authority and local distribution companies www.powerwise.ca
Ministry of Energy
The Ontario ministry responsible for the electricity industry.
For questions on:
- Why the government introduced competition in the electricity market
- Market regulation legislation
Contact: 1.877.818.2900 www.energy.gov.on.ca
Ministry of the Environment
The Ontario ministry that sets emission standards for electricity generators.
For questions on:
- Emission standards
- Emissions trading program
Contact: 1.800.565.4923 www.ene.gov.on.ca
Ministry of Consumer & Business Services
The Ontario ministry concerned with business practices.
For questions on:
- Consumer Protection Act
- Business Practices Act
Contact: 1.800.268.1142 www.cbs.gov.on.ca
Ontario Energy Board (OEB)
Regulates the electricity industry in Ontario and licenses electricity retailers. Retailers purchase electricity from power generators and sell it to consumers, usually at fixed prices over fixed lengths of time.
For questions on:
- Licensing all participants in the electricity system
- Electricity Retailers Code of Conduct
- Rates charged for transmission and distribution
- Rates charged by Local Distribution Companies (Westario Power Inc.)
Contact: 1.877.632.2727
www.ontarioenergyboard.ca
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)
Runs the exchange for the sale and purchase of electricity and oversees electricity system operations.
For questions on:
- Market rules for the bulk sale and purchase of electricity
- Wholesale spot market pricing
Contact: 1.416.506.2836 www.ieso.ca
IMO Live Hour by Hour Energy Price Display
IMO Weekly Market Summaries
Measurement Canada
The government agency responsible for ensuring a fair and competitive marketplace for Canadians in the area of measurement, Measurement Canada offers a number of services, programs and resources to Canadian consumers and businesses.
For questions on:
- Meter Disputes and Investigation
- Meter Calibration and Certification
Contact: 1.519.680.7365 (London) http://mc.ic.gc.ca/
Hydro One Networks (HON)
Operates the transmission grid system in Ontario and distributes electricity in some rural areas.
For questions on:
- Billing and distribution in Cumberland, Osgoode, Rideau and West Carleton
- Provincial transmission system
Contact: 1.888.664.9376 www.hydroonenetworks.com
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Save money - and help save the environment!
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Ontario Power Generation (OPG)
Generates electricity
For questions on:
- Nuclear, hydro, coal and gas generators
- Market share
- Sale of generating capacity to competitors
Contact: 1.877.592.2555 www.opg.com
Ontario Electricity Financial Corporation
Determines how electricity customers will pay down Ontario Hydro’s $23 billion stranded debt.
For questions on:
Contact: 1.416.325.8000 www.oefc.on.ca
Electrical Safety Authority (ESA)
Sets the safety standards for wiring installations, equipment and appliances.
For questions on:
- Ontario Electrical Safety Code
Contact: 1.877.372.7233 www.esainspection.net
Electricity Distributors Association
Provides Ontario’s local electricity distributor companies (LDC's) with advocacy and representation in the legislative and regulatory environment and the electricity market in Ontario.
For questions on:
- Significant issues and opportunities affecting the electricity distribution industry and membership business interests
Contact: 1.800.668.9979 www.eda-on.ca
Energyshop.com
An independent source of information and price comparison.
For questions on:
- Which retailers have offers in the residential and business sectors
- The prices and conditions of each retailer
- Background information on restructuring and the Ontario market
Contact: 1.877.331.1141 www.energyshop.com
Ontario Power Authority
For questions on:
- Future generation and demand management.
Contact: 1-416-967-7474 www.powerauthority.on.ca
Conservation Bureau
For questions on:
- Electricity conservation and demand management.
Contact: 1-416-967-7474 www.conservationbureau.on.ca
Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance (ORCGA)
The Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance (ORCGA) is a non-profit organization promoting efficient and effective damage prevention for Ontario's vital underground infrastructure. Through a unifed approach and stakeholder consensus, the ORCGA fulfils its motto of "Working Together for a Safer Ontario".
We are a growing organization with over 256 organizations as active members and sponsors, and represent a wide cross section of stakeholders.
For over a decade the stakeholder groups have been active in promoting "Call Before You Dig" and other good damage prevention practices individually, or through smaller separate organizations. In 2003, these groups amalgamated under the ORCGA name to provide a single voice representing the damage prevention community in the province. The ORCGA is a regional chapter of the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) based in Alexandria, Virginia, which was formed in 2000 to further damage prevention efforts in North America.
Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance (ORCGA)
195 King Street, Suite 105
ST. CATHARINES, Ontario
L2R 3J6
Tel: 1.866.446.4493
Fax: 1.866.838.6739
To learn more about ORCGA visit: www.orcga.com, and to learn more about the CGA, visit: www.commongroundalliance.com
Links to our Shareholder Sites:
Canadian Niagara Power
Brockton
Hanover
Huron-Kinloss
Kincardine
Minto
Saugeen Shores
South Bruce
Wingham
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