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Energy Innovation in Ontario! (Tor: Oct 26 – Sold out)

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Energy Innovation in Ontario! (Tor: Oct 26 – Sold out)

The Pearson Centre’s Econ4Tmro Series presents:

ENERGY INNOVATION IN ONTARIO!
A dynamic conversation about new technologies for a low carbon economy

Thursday, October 26, 2017; 12:30 to 2:00 pm;
Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre, 525 Bay St., Toronto

The energy sector is at an important crossroads in Ontario and across Canada. As we transition to a low carbon economy, there is a growing opportunity and need to be more innovative in the generation and distribution of energy and in matters of conservation.

This special panel discussed the issues of importance to innovation in the energy field:

• Hon. Glenn Thibeault, MPP, Minister of Energy, Ontario
• Lisa DeMarco, Senior Partner, DeMarco Allan LLP
• Kim Warren, Former VP, Market and System Operation, Independent Electricity System Operator
• Sandra Pupatello, Chair, Pearson Centre; Former Ontario Minister of Economic Development and Trade (Panel Moderator)
For info: info@thepearsoncentre.ca

Headline Sponsor:
Bruce Power

Gold Sponsors:
– HATCH
– Grasshopper Solar
– ITC, A Fortis Company
– NOVA Chemicals
– Ontario Real Estate Association
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Ontario’s Long-Term Energy Plan announced my Minister Thibeault

https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontarios-long-term-energy-plan

Learn about our plan to provide you with clean and affordable energy.

Read the 2017 plan

About energy planning

We’ve been working to ensure our electricity system is clean, reliable and affordable. Ontario’s Long-Term Energy Plans have formed the foundation for this work.

Ontario launched its first Long-Term Energy Plan in 2010. It was reviewed and updated in 2013.

Through energy planning, we have:
•phased out coal-fired electricity generation, the largest single greenhouse gas emissions reduction action in North America
•built a clean system that is more than 90% free of greenhouse gas emissions
•ensured there is a robust supply of electricity to power homes and businesses across Ontario

We’ve developed a new plan to be ready for the future and provide a 20-year road map for our energy sector.

Highlights for 2017

The 2017 Long-Term Energy Plan – Delivering Fairness and Choice – focuses on making energy more affordable and giving you more options in how you use energy.

Lower electricity bills

Through Ontario’s Fair Hydro Plan, your electricity bill has decreased by an average of 25%, and programs and credits are available to reduce your bill even more.

Financial help

If you need financial help to make your home more energy efficient, a number of conservation programs are available, including a new affordability fund.

Credits on your bill

More people can qualify for credits on their electricity bill through the Ontario Electricity Support Program. We’ve also increased the amount of credits by 50%.

More choice and information

We’re working with the Ontario Energy Board to provide you with more flexible electricity price plans and to help you get better information on your electricity bill.

Read more in the 2017 Long-Term Energy plan

How we developed the plan

Between October and December 2016, we engaged people across Ontario to gather feedback through:
•public open houses
•stakeholder sessions
•Indigenous engagement sessions
•Environmental Registry submissions
•online consultation

1,500 submissions through the Environmental Registry

2,285 submissions to the online survey

500 people attended public open houses

Learn more about what we heard

Related

Previous Long-Term Energy Plan

Read the previous Long-Term Energy Plan, Achieving Balance, released in 2013.

Net metering

Save money by generating power with wind, solar or other renewable energy sources.

Municipal energy planning
Learn about the Municipal Energy Plan Program and get funding to help your community improve its energy use.

Climate Change Action Plan

Read Ontario’s five-year plan to fight climate change, reduce greenhouse gas pollution and transition to a low-carbon economy.

Technical planning reports

Read the Ontario Planning Outlook and the Fuels Technical Report, which helped inform the 2017 Long-Term Energy Plan.

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