Hot Topic: ENERGY
February 2012: Drummond Report Released
The Commission on the Reform of Ontario's Public Services today recommended Ontario municipalities charge rate payers the full cost of water and that the province consolidate the 80 local electricity distribution companies along regional lines. Read more...
Smart meters... Green energy... What is the right mix, and how does Ontario's energy plan affect waterfront property owners?
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* FOCA's summary of the Energy file
* what FOCA is doing related to this issue
* what's next (and how you can get involved to express your opinions) including key contacts and additional online references
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**Get more information about hydro rates, dams and more on the Rural Services page of the FOCA website.**
Jan.2012 - Get the facts about electricity production in Ontario. Which do you think was up over the year before?:
- nuclear
- natural gas
- wind energy
Get up to date on energy issues.
Visit the CBC's Special Report on Power, online: click here.
Environmental Defence has published a report on myths & realities surrounding wind energy. Read the 2011 report here.
Read an update from HydroOne about the roll-out of Smart Meters through Cottage Country (May 2011)
An Ipsos-Reid poll suggests that the "vast majority" of Ontarians support wind energy in their community. Click here for a summary.
