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Ontario’s Energy Price Shift
Why We Need Local Renewable Power More Than Ever
The Ontario Energy Board recently announced changes that will see electricity rates rise for households and small businesses. As part of this change, the Ontario government is scaling back its electricity subsidy from 19.3% to 13.1% of the actual cost of power generation. This means the already high Ontario electricity bill you have been paying will feel even heavier.
Why is this happening? Centralized energy production is one major cause. Ontario’s grid relies on a few large nuclear and hydro power plants located far from the communities they serve, creating inefficiencies and pushing up costs due to long-distance transmission. The government’s decision to reduce the subsidy means these inefficiencies are now hitting Ontarians’ wallets directly.
At OREC, we believe it’s time for a smarter, more resilient approach. Local renewable energy systems, like community solar and wind, generate power closer to home, reducing the need for costly transmission infrastructure and lowering energy loss along the way. Unlike centralized power plants, local renewables strengthen communities, reduce carbon footprints, and protect households from unpredictable rate increases by providing stable, locally controlled energy.
To reduce your electricity bill, check out the recent OREC Speaker Series event by Darryl McMahon, Save on your electricity bill using Ultra Low Overnight (ULO) rates!
It’s time to embrace a future where energy is clean, community-driven, and cost-effective for all Ontarians. Please share to help OREC grow and provide an alternative to a failing electricity program.
I don't understand why no one talks about geothermal heating and cooling for buildings. Geothermal is available 24/7 all year and is not dependent on weather at all.
If buildings were heated and cooled using geothermal this would take a large load off the grid, and be a great compliment for solar and wind.