Ontario’s Bold New Plan
for a Green EconomyOntario's has sweeping new legislation to attract new investment, create new green economy jobs and better protect the climate. The Green Energy Act (GEA), will help the government ensure Ontario’s green economic future by: building a stronger, greener economy with new investment, creating well-paying green jobs and more economic growth for Ontario – a projected 50,000 jobs in the first three years; better protecting our environment, combating climate change and creating a healthier future for generations to come. [More about the Green Energy Act]
 Average Ontario Gasoline Price: 95.8¢ / litre |
 
Wholesale Price: 3.85¢ / kWh |
Residential Price: 5.6-6.5¢ / kWh |
 Electricity Demand: 18,214 MW |
More about these numbers |
 Generating Capacity: 27906 MW |
Green Energy Act Will Attract Investment, Create Jobs
New regulations introduced today will create thousands of jobs in the new green economy under Ontario's Green Energy Act. Ontario's new regulations provide a stable investment environment where companies know what the rules are -- giving them the confidence to invest in Ontario, hire workers, and produce and sell renewable energy. [News Release]
October 30, 2009 9:15 AM
Heritage Site Chosen for St. Thomas Consolidated Courthouse
Ontario is improving access to justice for the community of St. Thomas and surrounding area by building a new, modern and accessible consolidated courthouse. The design will incorporate the historical courthouse on Wellington Street.
October 23, 2009 11:59 AM
Growth Plan Aims To Strengthen Northern Economy
Ontario has released a proposed Growth Plan for Northern Ontario designed to set the region's economy on a strong, globally-competitive footing.
October 14, 2009 1:05 PM
Canada's Largest Solar Farm Opens In Ontario
Canada's largest solar farm is now producing power in the township of Stone Mills, near Napanee - paving the way for Ontario to become a solar power leader in North America.
Ontario's Five Point Plan for the economy. More
The Ontario Home Energy Savings Program is an energy conservation program from the Government of Ontario. More
Places to Grow manages Ontario's growth to ensure communities remain healthy, prosperous and diverse. More
