Westario Rate Order 2010
Westario Power Inc. (“Westario”), a licensed distributor of electricity, filed an application with the Ontario Energy Board (the “Board”) for an order or orders approving or fixing just and reasonable rates for the distribution of electricity and other charges, to be effective May 1, 2010.
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Westario Rate Order 2009
On August 22, 2008, Westario filed an application with the Ontario Energy Board (the “Board”) under section 78 of the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998, seeking approval for changes to the rates that it charges for electricity distribution, to be effective May 1, 2009.
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Voltage Reduction Test - Jan. 22
On Thursday January 22, 2009, the IESO will perform a voltage reduction test on the Hydro One transmission network.
The test will consist for two exercises:
- 1. A 3% voltage reduction, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, and
- 2. A 5% voltage reduction, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
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New President/CEO
The Board of Directors of Westario Power Inc. is pleased to announce that Lisa Milnehas been appointed as President/CEO of Westario Power effective as of Monday November 17, 2008.
Mrs. Milne commenced employment in December 2005 as Controller and was promoted to the position of Chief Financial Officer in June 2008. Since the retirement of Guy Cluff, Lisa Milne has been Acting General Manager of the Corporation.
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Retailer Information
See the following customer service billing insert and press release relating to energy retailers in our service area.
WHEN SOMEONE KNOCKS ON YOUR DOOR
….BE A SMART SHOPPER
7 IMPORTANT FACTS
- Westario Power employees ARE NOT knocking on doors selling electricity contracts.
- Know your rights. If someone comes to your door selling electricity, you have the right to ask for photo identification and to ask what company they are representing.
- Compare prices carefully. Customers, who have not signed a contract with an electricity retailer, are supplied electricity under the Regulated Price Plan. As of May 1, 2007 the “two step” residential rate is 5.3 cents and 6.2 cents. What is the contract price offered?
- Regulated Price Plan Variance: The Regulated Price Plan (RPP) variance settlement amount applies to a consumer on the Regulated Price Plan (RPP) who switches to a retailer. This amount reflects your share of any accumulated variance between the actual price paid to generators and the forecast price paid by RPP consumers (e.g. 1 year of customers kWh consumption multiplied by the OPA rate). The variance will be settled on your next bill.
- Existing Budget/Equalized Billing Plans. Should you sign a contract with an electricity retailer, your existing budget/equalized billing plan will end and any settlement amount (debit or credit) will appear on your next bill.
- Contract Commitment: Withdrawal Penalties – Renewal. Before signing a contract, know the terms, read the fine print, and understand everything you are committing to. What are the penalties to get out of the contract? If you have an existing contract nearing the end of the term, read the terms of the contract to determine what action you need to take to renew the contract or to let it expire.
- The Ontario Energy Board licenses all electricity retailers and gas marketers. Retailers and marketers must use fair marketing practices. This includes immediately and truthfully identifying themselves, what company they represent and to not pressure you to sign a contract. If you have any issues or concerns in this regard, please report them directly to the Ontario Energy Board.
Ontario Energy Board
Box 2319 TORONTO, ON M4P 1E4
Consumer Information Website: www.oeb.gov.on.ca
Toll Free Call: 1-877-632-2727
Email: complaints@oeb.gov.on.ca
Consumer Alert Press Release – May 18, 2007 |
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