Ontario Energy
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Cancellation of eastern Ontario wind farm project prompts auditor general examinationEnvironment Minister Jeff Yurek revoked the Nation Rise Wind Farm project's approval late last year, citing concerns about the bat population.EnvironmentJan 9, 2020
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Charges against Ontario environment minister related to wind farms withdrawn, lack of evidence citedOn Wednesday, Crown prosecutors withdrew charges against Ontario's environment minister, government staff and three companies involved in building wind farms.EnvironmentOct 30, 2019
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Opponents of solar project near Port Hope call on Ontario government to halt its constructionA local resident claims the community was assured that a planned solar project would be cancelled as part of the party's election pledge to rip up bad green energy projects.PoliticsMay 8, 2019
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Ontario government says it will end Liberal Fair Hydro Plan, match rate increases to inflationThe government has previously said the Liberal plan drove up Ontario's deficit by $1.8 billion in 2017-2018.PoliticsMar 21, 2019
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Ontario Energy Board needs technological change, report saysA panel says Ontario's energy regulator is in need of an overhaul to better respond to customer needs and adapt to technological change.CanadaMar 14, 2019
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Washington State regulator denies bid to reconsider Hydro One-Avista dealThe Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission said Tuesday it will take no action on the request, which was made after regulators found last month that the $6.7-billion planned merger would not sufficiently safeguard Avista customers from the whims of Ontario's provincial government - Hydro One's largest shareholder.PoliticsJan 8, 2019
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758 renewable energy contracts cancelled by Ontario government, millions in savings promisedThe government announcement does not indicate which specific projects are being cancelled.PoliticsJul 13, 2018
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ANALYSIS: The power of change in Ontario’s PowerThe government says the Fair Hydro Plan has variables programmed in it to allow for changes in energy consumption and prices, but the debt will still remain and getting consumers to pay it will be tough if there are other better cheaper options.PoliticsNov 20, 2017
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Ontario energy program to help people save money through home retrofitsThe provincial government hopes to help people reduce their energy bills by improving the efficiency of their homes.PoliticsOct 24, 2017
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Opposition grows to proposed solar farm south of PeterboroughResidents oppose a solar farm on private land near Bewdley, Ont.CanadaAug 22, 2017
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