Monday, May 2, 2011
May 2, 2011 (Cornwall, Ontario) - Cornwall Electric customers will experience a moderate rate increase of 3.26% effective July 1, 2011. Michael Pescod, Regional Manager of Cornwall Electric, attributed the increase to the contractual provisions included in the long-term wholesale electricity supply contract negotiated with Hydro Quebec in 2008 and a billing adjustment by Hydro Quebec for energy previously supplied and consumed but not invoiced. Following this increase, the rates charged by Cornwall Electric continue to be less than rates charged five years ago.
Monday, April 11, 2011
April 11, 2011 (Cornwall, Ontario) - Cornwall Electric has donated $40,000 towards the main rink score clock for Cornwall’s new Three-Plus One Centre. The centre is a premier community complex where hockey, soccer and tennis may be played all under one roof.
“Our Company is an integral part of the Cornwall community and is proud to make this donation” said Michael Pescod, Regional Manager of Cornwall Electric. “A state of the art facility like this is a welcome addition for the community. This amenities centre is a benefit to the entire community supporting active and healthy lifestyles as well as stimulating the local economy when hosting sporting events.”
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Out with the old, in with the new! Twenty-eight DSBN schools have replaced standard lights and fixtures with energy efficient versions which will save enough power to illuminate one high school or six elementary schools for an entire year. This initiative was made possible through the Electricity Retrofit Incentive Program (ERIP).
Implemented by Canadian Niagara Power Inc. in cooperation with the Ontario Power Authority, Hydro One, Niagara Peninsula Energy and Welland Hydro, participating DSBN schools had their lights catalogued and their needs assessed by Osram Sylvania to ensure that by changing lights they could simultaneously save energy and improve light quality in schools.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
FortisOntario Inc. (“FortisOntario”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortis Inc. (“Fortis”) (TSX:FTS) and First Nations’ Lake Huron Anishinabek Transmission Company Inc. (“LHATC”) announced today that FortisOntario and LHATC have entered into a memorandum of understanding for a joint venture to develop, construct and operate regulated electricity transmission projects in Ontario. LHATC represents First Nations who are signatories or are adherent to the Robinson-Huron Treaty of 1850. FortisOntario will hold a minimum 51% interest, with LHATC having the rights to acquire up to a 49% equity interest, in the joint venture.
The Ontario Energy Board recently issued a Framework for Transmission Project Development Plans (the “Framework”), which encourages competition for new transmission investment in Ontario through a formal competitive designation process for projects identified by the Ontario Power Authority, the transmission planner for the Province of Ontario. The Framework was issued in response to the significant investment required in Ontario’s transmission system to build additional capacity to accommodate new renewable energy supply and upgrade the aging transmission infrastructure to ensure a safe, reliable and efficient system over the long term.
Monday, December 13, 2010
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Pictured Above: Bill Daley and Glen King present a cheque for $10,000 to the Fort Erie Boys and Girls Club. |
December 13, 2010 (Fort Erie, Ontario) - Canadian Niagara Power Inc. announced today that it is proud to donate $10,000 to the new Fort Erie home of the Boys & Girls Club of Niagara. This donation is toward the purchase of energy efficient appliances to support the completion of the Club’s permanent location. This donation was made possible through an initiative between CNPI and the Ontario Power Authority’s Conservation programs.
Friday, December 10, 2010
December 10, 2010 (Port Colborne, Ontario) - Canadian Niagara Power Inc. (CNPI) announced today that it is making a donation to the Port Cares Reach Out Centre in Port Colborne in the amount of $6,500. This donation is for the installation of energy efficient renovations to support the completion of the Centre’s capital building project. This donation was made possible through an initiative between CNPI and the Ontario Power Authority’s Conservation programs.
Friday, December 10, 2010
December 10, 2010 (Port Colborne, Ontario) - Canadian Niagara Power Inc. (“CNPI) announced today that it is making a donation to the Port Cares Reach Out Centre in Port Colborne in the amount of $6,500. This donation is for the installation of energy efficient renovations to support the completion of the Centre’s capital building project. This donation was made possible through an initiative between CNPI and the Ontario Power Authority’s Conservation programs.
Friday, December 3, 2010
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Pictured (left to right): Mary Tibollo - CDM Specialist, Canadian Niagara Power; Craig Bolton - President, Peninsula Plastics; Kristine Carmichael - Manager, Customer Service & Corporation Communications, Canadian Niagara Power. |
On December 3, Peninsula Plastic's President, Craig Bolton, was presented with a $7,849.66 Electricity Retrofit Incentive Program (ERIP) cheque by Canadian Niagara Power. This was in recognition of the electricity savings achieved through a lighting retrofit completed at Peninsula Plastic's manufacturing facility.
The Electricity Retrofit Incentive Program, offered by Canadian Niagara Power and the Ontario Power Authority, provides incentives for commercial, industrial, agricultural and institutional customers who complete electrical retrofits that result in demand savings and/or annual energy savings. By installing energy-efficient lighting throughout the facility, the program will help reduce their environmental footprint, provide better illumination levels and reduced energy consumption.
The conservation programs for businesses offered by Canadian Niagara Power assist customers undergoing retrofits they might otherwise not be able to complete. Money saved on energy is money that can be directed instead to other priorities. We congratulate Craig Bolton and Peninsula Plastics on taking a pro-active, leadership role in energy conservation in our community.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
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Pictured (left to right): Bill Morkem - Superintendent, Ridgewood Manor Jayne Dodds - Administrator, Ridgewood Manor Ed Feiertag - Chair, Ridgewood Manor Board of Directors Mary Tibollo - CDM Specialist, Canadian Niagara Power |
On September 7, Ridgeway Lions Ridgewood Manor Administrator, Jayne Dodds, was presented with a $2,010 Electricity Retrofit Incentive Program (ERIP) cheque by Canadian Niagara Power. This was in recognition of electricity savings achieved through a lighting retrofit completed at the retirement facility.
The Electricity Retrofit Incentive Program, offered by Canadian Niagara Power and the Ontario Power Authority, provides incentives for commercial, industrial, agricultural and institutional customers who complete electrical retrofits that result in demand savings and/or annual energy savings. By installing energy-efficient lighting throughout the facility, the program will help reduce their environmental footprint, provide better illumination levels and reduced energy consumption.
The conservation programs for businesses offered by Canadian Niagara Power assist customers undergoing retrofits they might otherwise not be able to complete. Money saved on energy is money that can be directed instead to other priorities. We congratulate Lions Ridgewood Manor on taking a pro-active, leadership role in energy conservation in our community.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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Pictured (left to right): Sean Hutton - Facilities Manager, Town of Fort Erie; Mary Tibollo - CDM Specialist, Canadian Niagara Power |
On August 25, the Town of Fort Erie's Manager of Facilities, Sean Hutton, was presented with a $900 Electricity Retrofit Incentive Program (ERIP) cheque by Canadian Niagara Power. This was in recognition of the electricity savings achieved through retrofitting the change-rooms at the Crystal Ridge Arena with occupancy sensors.
The Electricity Retrofit Incentive Program, offered by Canadian Niagara Power and the Ontario Power Authority, provides incentives for commercial, industrial, agricultural and institutional customers who complete electrical retrofits that result in demand savings and/or annual energy savings. By installing energy-efficient lighting controls in the facility, the program will help reduce their environmental footprint, provide better illumination levels and reduced energy consumption.
The conservation programs for businesses offered by Canadian Niagara Power assist customers undergoing retrofits they might otherwise not be able to complete. Money saved on energy is money that can be directed instead to other priorities. We congratulate Mr. Hutton and the Town of Fort Erie on taking a pro-active, leadership role in energy conservation in our community.
