For ChuckChuck

[chuckChuck]

Lots of mismanagement in Ontario going back to the Harris government. But trying to lay the blame on solar and wind as the only problem is a stretch.

How did they end up with twice the capacity they need? That makes absolutely no sense. Consumption must have dropped with the loss of manufacturing jobs and a weak economy after the recession of 2008 2009. But twice as much electricity as they need with fixed long term contracts? Who would do that?


But we have an example in Saskatchewan of a Conservative premier who was willing to spend 1.2 billion on carbon capture and storage at Boundary to extend the life of coal fired electricity? That doesn't make sense either.

[sumdumguy]

It is wasteful because carbon is not a problem. We need all the carbon we can get to produce food and oxygen. Now they are complaining that the seas are in jeopardy because there is not enough oxygen Duh!

[Oliver88]

It appears that even Ontario polls now prioritize REDUCING energy bills as their #1 priority.
Of course this is Wynne and Justin's lowest priority.

When Liberal voters in Ontario are getting outraged with high hydro bills you know that a basic convenience of heating your home is important.
Some jurisdictions in eastern Canada are seeing an increase in wood being burnt due to expensive hydro so now there is talk about regulating burning wood due to health risks with the smoke!!.....when will the madness end?

[oneoff]

The same madness about ending up with twice the electrical energy needed comes from planners who put way too many eggs in a basket. Just having a plan and selling it can be real easy; but there are two ways to pay for such costs.

Add to current debt and let the kids face the paying.

Or pay for it now by facing the costs upfront. The carrots for those who stand to benefit (and the rest of the consumers pay the bill eg 80.2cents/Kwh) is the misinformation and fake news way.