Hydro 1

Did you happen to catch tonites news. This guys answer to hydro rates going up was because of the mild winter and our revenue wasn't what we expected it to be, thus the hike in our billing. To me that sounds like it doesn't cost anymore to produce a greater amount of energy than a lesser amount, so we once again take it in the butt. My hydro bill has normally run around the $120.00 every month, this months bill was $155.00 and expect it to rise again next month than again in November. I'm about fed up with this provincial and federal government. Neither of them could lead a horse to water let alone this province or country.

Dammed if you do, dammed if you don't. It's a union thing, they have to make money to pay them. But, but, we're supposed to cut back on energy use and save, so they simply screw us the other way. I think everyone should simply say (vulgar word) to hydro one and not pay their bills for the next six months, sooner than later they'll have to cave in. Can't turn off all of residential Ontario.

It's like that with water in Ottawa. Too many people conserving water, so they jack up the price to compensate for less revenue.

Beyond me why this province has not revolted against this corrupt government, its impossible to get ahead. If you want an eye opener look at all the Hydro One employees making hundreds of thousands doing jobs like shift manager, or assistant to a manager. Many are making over $300,000 doing jobs the rest of us would feel lucky to have at a third of the pay.

It's all a steaming pile of horse dung.

When the metering/taxing of well water happens... we'll just bend over and take that too. Canadians will NEVER have the backbone to actually do anything, about anything.

Beginning to wonder M if a good number have the "integrity" let alone back bone.

we do the vehicles for hydro and opg you should the money they spend on them if the guy dosent like the running boards we will put a better set on for him, one guy wanted to make sure the seat reclined enough for some reason zzz . we even made two trucks the same for one person the best is they order trucks with upgraded tires from dealer then when we get them we upgrade again. did some work at pickering and you wouldn't believe the people in there that do nothing they sent me to polish the large emergency trailer worth about 1000000 and had two of their employees stay there to get me stuff if I should need it. they need a good house cleaning at these places

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Originally Posted by Bo D

Did you happen to catch tonites news. This guys answer to hydro rates going up was because of the mild winter and our revenue wasn't what we expected it to be, thus the hike in our billing. To me that sounds like it doesn't cost anymore to produce a greater amount of energy than a lesser amount, so we once again take it in the butt. My hydro bill has normally run around the $120.00 every month, this months bill was $155.00 and expect it to rise again next month than again in November. I'm about fed up with this provincial and federal government. Neither of them could lead a horse to water let alone this province or country.

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The local government did that to us as well. "Conserve water, conserve water. Don't pour stuff down the drain if it doesn't need to be treated, blah, blah, blah." Within two years, the wastewater charges went up substantially, because the costs went up because they had extra people manning treatment plants that were not being utilized fully.

The contracts that have been signed by hydro one would put any other company out of bussiness

This is from the news release of the OEB. Nothing like being rewarded for doing your part for the environment. Maybe if everyone became less energy efficient, we could prevent further increases.:rolleyes:

Ontarians consumed less electricity than expected over the recent milder winter. As a result of lower usage, Regulated Price Plan (RPP) prices did not recover the full cost of serving RPP customers. One of the main reasons prices are increasing in May is to recover this shortfall.

Household consumption has been declining and successful conservation programs are a contributing factor.

http://www.ontarioenergyboard.ca/oeb...U_20160414.pdf

All their damn initiatives... money saving coupons for energy star
rated:
insulating blanket for water heater
power bar with timer
outdoor timers
ceiling fans
LED light bulbs
even an umbrella style clothes line

However much money you save on a one time purchase of any of the
above, Hydro One will increase the amount by 50% and add it to your
bill every month
I went to the Hydro One web site for an explanation of the Regulatory
Charges.

< Quote>
Regulatory Charges : Regulatory charges are the costs of administering
the wholesale electricity system and maintaining the reliability of
the provincial grid and include the costs associated with funding
Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure conservation and renewable
energy programs.
< End Quote>

If I read it right, it includes the cost of energy conservation
programs.
In other words, the cost of producing those energy saving coupons is
one of the things they tack onto our bills.

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Originally Posted by jaycee

All their damn initiatives... money saving coupons for energy star
rated:
insulating blanket for water heater
power bar with timer
outdoor timers
ceiling fans
LED light bulbs
even an umbrella style clothes line

However much money you save on a one time purchase of any of the
above, Hydro One will increase the amount by 50% and add it to your
bill every month
I went to the Hydro One web site for an explanation of the Regulatory
Charges.

< Quote>
Regulatory Charges : Regulatory charges are the costs of administering
the wholesale electricity system and maintaining the reliability of
the provincial grid and include the costs associated with funding
Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure conservation and renewable
energy programs.
< End Quote>

If I read it right, it includes the cost of energy conservation
programs.
In other words, the cost of producing those energy saving coupons is
one of the things they tack onto our bills.

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Yes you have read it right about the extra charges on top for the energy conservation programs including the FITT and MICRO FITT program. You know those people such as farmers with the solar panels being paid for the next 20 years for producing electricity and putting back in the grid. Were all paying for that ! Thank a farmer . I think not! . Same deal with Wynne farms !

Ridiculous.

Do everything we can to conserve power as we're told by Hydro One then get billed higher because we conserved too much power.

I wish they wouldnt even tell us a reason. Just say "Your bill went up. Deal with it"

Farmers are only taking advantage of all the money being thrown at them by hydro, same as the pensions offered to their workers. It's the people in the office that come up with these " deals" that should be let go. Problem is that they are all legal contracts and must be honoured, including my Favorite, the CEO who was FIRED and now gets over $1000/day, seven days a week, for the rest of her life!

The money that is spent on equipment is also beyond belief.

It is time for a complete overhaul at Hydro One , they are overloaded with too many supervisors and on up , making too much money for what they are doing, it has gone completely out of hand with no end to all their B.S. being seen .

I saw a few days ago, some people shut their power off for the winter at a cottage, and were still dinged about 100 a month for other fees. Something is wrong!!! Oh wait we have elected a wonderful person for a premier who is really into ladies, and a prime minister who besides paying off unions has only succeeded in taking a surplus and making it a debt, but they all have nice hair, and the women are gorgeous!!!!!

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Originally Posted by The Phoenix

I saw a few days ago, some people shut their power off for the winter at a cottage, and were still dinged about 100 a month for other fees. Something is wrong!!!

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Here's Patrick Brown TRYING to get an answer for such hydro bills.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?sto...78388139026064