Despite political headwinds in Ontario related to the cost of electricity, large companies working with Canada’s energy suppliers have been forced to accept rising electricity rates as part of the cost of doing business. Politics aside, the truth is: businesses of all sizes can gain a competitive edge by making their operations more energy efficient. […]

Affordable, predictable and stable hydro costs can help keep Ontario’s economy competitive, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). For the past few years, the CFIB has lobbied the provincial government to address the core issues facing the energy sector and to better align energy policies with the realities of running a business in […]

Ontario’s Regulated Price Plan (RPP)-time-of-use electricity rates have garnered criticism for their impact on the price of electricity in the province. Energy savings activists believe the three-price system is too confusing and doesn’t influence customer behaviour. Others argue that the rate structure has not led to reductions in peak demand and has penalized some clients, […]

The country’s businesses and consumers have been forced to accept higher electricity costs as a fact of life as Canada’s energy suppliers continue to raise rates. But there are ways to mitigate those costs. Active Business Services employs a team of expert consultants to work with companies on their energy requirements and related financial targets. […]