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97798

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On February 22, 2024, the Ontario government introduced Bill 165, legislation to overturn the December 21, 2023 decision and order of the Ontario Energy Board (“OEB") Enbridge Gas Inc. Application for 2024 Rates – Phase 1, EB-2022-0200 (“the OEB decision”). Read more

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97801

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I find this deeply unsettling and undemocratic. I do not want the Ontario government to reverse the Ontario Energy Board's decisions. Based on experts within and outside the industry, the economic consensus is that the OEB's decision actually makes energy more AFFORDABLE. Read more

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97810

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1. The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) is meant to be an independent watchdog, but with Bill 165 it will become a tool of the government. The result? More carbon pollution, more cost to homeowners, and richer developers. Read more

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97811

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Enbridge has been subsidizing its plans to expand infrastructure for methane-heavy natural gas (aka Fossil Gas) by charging buyers of new homes for connections. Read more

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97836

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Yet another piece of legislation by this government to benefit its wealthy friends. Hopefully this trend (and this government) will end in 2026.

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97845

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Last December, the OEB reached a decision which would see developers pay for natural gas connections of new homes; Bill 165 flips that, and would have new home owners pay. The result: Bill 165 will enrich Enbridge Gas and developers at the expense of homebuyers. Read more

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97849

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This proposal is a thinly-veiled attempt by the Ford government to expand their ability to give massive handouts to their corporate friends. Read more

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97855

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Last December, the OEB reached a decision which would see developers pay for natural gas connections of new homes as they should. Bill 165 overrides this recommendation, and would have new home owners pay. Enbridge Gas and developers will be enriched at the expense of homebuyers. Read more

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97856

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Enbridge Gas Inc.

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Enbridge appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed amendments to the OEB Act, emphasizing the importance of natural gas for economic growth and home heating. Read more

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97859

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Industrial Gas Users Association

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Submission to the Standing Committee of the Interior on Bill 165, April 2024 An Act to amend the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998 respecting certain Board proceedings and related matters, “The Keep Energy Costs Down Act” Read more

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97863

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Canadian Biogas Association

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The Canadian Biogas Association (CBA) extends its support for the Proposed Amendments to the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998 to provide the government with the authority to ensure fair and informed decision-making at the OEB to foster affordable communities; and Bill 165, Keeping Energy Costs Down Ac Read more

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97864

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Ontario Federation of Agriculture

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On behalf of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, please find attached our submission with respect to ERO # 019-8307 (Proposed Amendments to the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998 to provide the government with the authority to ensure fair and informed decision-making at the OEB to foster affordable c Read more

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97865

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Over-ruling the OEB to benefit the Enbridge Corporation smells rotten, just like the Greenbelt Scandal. Read more

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97866

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Environmental Defence Canada

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Please find attached a letter from Environmental Defence regarding the proposed amendments to the Ontario Energy Board Act and the related steps outlined in the ERO posting and Ministry of Energy Press Release. Read more

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97867

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Last December, the OEB reached a decision which would see developers pay for natural gas connections of new homes; Bill 165 flips that, and would have new home owners pay. The result: Bill 165 will enrich Enbridge Gas and developers at the expense of homebuyers. Read more

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97869

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Dear Mr. Motluk: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on Proposed Amendments to the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998 to provide the government with the authority to ensure fair and informed decision-making at the OEB to foster affordable communities. (ERO 019- 8307). Read more

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97870

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I strongly oppose the government's decision to overrule the OEB's ruling from December 21 (making developers pay up front for methane gas infrastructure in new homes instead of distributing the cost across existing ratepayers). Read more

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97871

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Seniors for Climate Action Now! (SCAN!)

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From: Seniors for Climate Action Now! Re: BILL 165 – KEEPING ENERGY COSTS DOWN ACT, Environmental Registry of Ontario #019-8307 Read more

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97874

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I care deeply about the environment, the climate crisis, and the future of my children. This proposed amendment will force Ontarians to continue having natural gas infrastructure in our homes and future homes for the next 40 years, which I do not want. Read more