electricity

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Federal government betting billions on uncertain technological breakthroughs

Solar power generated only 0.82 per cent of Canada’s electricity, and wind another 5.6 per cent.


10:29AM
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‘Net-zero’ electricity policies promise high costs, scant benefits

The costs of rare materials needed to create wind turbines and solar panels have risen steadily.


9:28AM
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Trudeau’s carbon tax hike will hammer southwestern Ontarians

The higher carbon tax will cost Ontario more than 86,000 jobs and cause the province’s economy to contract by 1.9 per cent.


1:56PM
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Ontario's energy woes should be a warning

Ontario has the fastest-growing electricity costs in Canada and among the highest rates in North America.


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Taking a page from Ontario’s power-pricing playbook

Skyrocketing electricity costs led to 75,000 job losses in Ontario’s manufacturing sector from 2008 to 2015.


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One Ontario government agency—the Independent Electricity System Operator—plans to spend $3.1 billion for conservation programs through 2020.