Does Ontario need new gas plants?
This factsheet compares and contrasts the Independent Electricity System Operator's unsubstantiated claims that Ontario needs
More IESO Trickery About Phasing-out Gas Power
This short report looks at the dubious and misleading assumptions the IESO has adopted for
Electrifying Ontario’s Gas-Heated Homes by Installing Air-Source Heat Pumps
Our new economic analysis compares the cost of installing a cold-weather air source heat pump
A safer interim storage solution for Ontario’s Nuclear Wastes
The total radioactivity of the nuclear wastes stored at the Pickering, Darlington and Bruce Nuclear
Getting Ontario to a Zero Carbon Electricity Grid by 2030
This report explains how Ontario can build a cleaner and lower cost electricity system by
An Analysis of the Potential for Air Source Heat Pumps to Reduce Energy Costs and Greenhouse Gas Pollution
An Analysis of the Potential for Air Source Heat Pumps to Reduce the Energy Costs
A Picture Is Worth Billions
Ontario has many lower cost options for meeting its electricity needs than rebuilding old nuclear reactors. Our factsheet demonstrates that the decision to rebuild 10 aging reactors makes little economic sense.
Vehicle to Building/Grid
This presentation to the IESO (Nov. 2021) explains why Ontario should embrace vehicle-to-grid technology that
Perceptions of a New GTA Nuclear Reactor
Polling done for the OCAA by OraclePoll Research shows a high level of concern about
A Plan for Green Buildings, Jobs and Prosperity for Ontario
This report looks at how Ontario could replace fossil gas for everything from home heating
An Unreasonable Risk: A new GTA reactor
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has applied to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission for a Site
New GTA reactor a bad plan
Solar and wind energy are a much better way to meet our energy needs than building a new nuclear reactor in the Greater Toronto Area.
Lower electricity costs
Ontario's electricity prices are 50% to 90% higher than Manitoba's and Quebec's. The reason is simple. While Quebec and Manitoba have built their electricity systems around low-cost water power, Ontario has bet big -- and lost -- on high cost nuclear.
Ontario’s Coal Phase out: Lessons from a massive climate achievement
Ending the use of coal-fired electricity was a massive climate achievement -- the equivalent of taking seven million cars off the road. This report looks at how this remarkable success was achieved and the lessons learned from one of the biggest environmental success stories in recent times.
Helping our climate by phasing-out Ontario’s gas plants
The GHG pollution from Ontario’s gas-fired power plants will increase by more than 300% by 2030 as the province uses gas to replace aging nuclear plants. If this occurs, Ontario will lose roughly 40% of the pollution reduction benefits it achieved by phasing-out its dirty coal plants. We have a better plan for Ontario to keep the lights on while shifting to renewable power and phasing out gas.
Making the Right Choice for Pickering’s Waterfront
The Pickering Nuclear Station takes up 600 acres of prime waterfront real estate in the City of Pickering. When North America’s 3rd oldest nuclear station closes in 2024, this means that there will be an exciting chance for the people of Pickering to revitalize their waterfront – and their community.
Direct Decommissioning of the Pickering Nuclear Generation Station: Economic and Other Benefits
This report lays out the economic benefits of immediately decommissioning the Pickering Nuclear Plant after
The 2019 Ontario Budget: Does it really protect what matters most?
Instead of cutting spending on public health, education, environmental protection and energy conservation, the Ontario government can save billions by making a deal with Quebec.
Ontario’s Rising Electricity Rates: The Role of Nuclear Power
This factsheet looks at how nuclear power has had by far the largest impact on Ontario's rising electricity rates.
Solving the climate puzzle: The Swedish example
Sweden uses a fraction of the energy of Ontario despite having a similar economy and climate.