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Authors: Rowland J. Harrison, Q.C. and Gordon E. Kaiser ×

Energy issues continue to play a central role in Canadian public discourse, shaped by the fluid interaction of evolving public expectations, technological developments, changing markets, public policy and politics. The articles in this issue of Energy Regulation Quarterly address particular […]

June 2015 – Volume 3, issue 2 2015
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The Past, Present and Future of Energy Conservation in Ontario

Author: Peter Love ×

This article summarizes the key components of Ontario’s past and present activities in energy conservation. It then uses this background to identify some of the likely key elements and drivers of future activities. Before going further, it is useful to […]

June 2015 – Volume 3, issue 2 2015
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Conservation First: In Theory and Practice

Conservation First: In Theory and Practice

Author: Jack Gibbons ×

In December 2013, Premier Kathleen Wynne’s Government adopted a policy of Conservation First with respect to electricity and natural gas.1 Conservation First means investing in all cost-effective and achievable energy efficiency resources before investing in new supply. This new policy […]

June 2015 – Volume 3, issue 2 2015
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The Reform of the Renewable Energy Act in Germany

Authors: Ralf Thaeter and Silke Goldberg ×

1. Introduction The act for the Reform of the Renewable Energy Act1 (the “Reform Act” or “EEG”) was approved by the German Bundestag on 27 June 2014 and on 11 July by the German Upper House. It entered into force […]

June 2015 – Volume 3, issue 2 2015
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Changing Views of the Role of Canadian Natural Gas in the United States

Changing Views of the Role of Canadian Natural Gas in the United States

Author: André Plourde ×

Introduction The emergence of shale production as an important component of natural gas supply in the United States has markedly altered the operating environment of the North American gas industry over the last decade or so. Prior to that, the […]

June 2015 – Volume 3, issue 2 2015
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Improving Ontario’s Energy Infrastructure: Reducing the Cost of LDCs

Improving Ontario’s Energy Infrastructure: Reducing the Cost of LDCs

Author: Duncan Melville, CFA ×

As of December 2013 there were 73 local electricity distribution companies [“LDCs”] under the regulation of the Ontario Energy Board [“OEB”]. The size of these distribution companies varies widely, from Hydro 2000, with only 1,220 customers and 21km of network […]

June 2015 – Volume 3, issue 2 2015
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Utility Dealings with Freemen-on-the-Land and Others Raising “Organized Pseudo-Legal Commercial Arguments”

Author: Jason K. Yamashita ×

Introduction Utilities sometimes find themselves interacting with individuals who contend that they are not subject to generally applicable laws and obligations, such as the need to pay income taxes or utility bills. These individuals often attempt unilaterally to impose legal […]

June 2015 – Volume 3, issue 2 2015
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