December 23, 2021
The Ontario government is introducing new supports for many of the businesses that are most impacted by public health measures in response to the Omicron variant. These supports include a new Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program and a six-month interest- and penalty-free period to make payments for most provincially administered taxes. Through the new “Ontario
Continue Reading Ontario Launches New Supports for BusinessesDecember 21, 2021
The Westario Power office will be closed for the holiday season starting at 12:00 PM on Friday, December 24, 2021 and re-opening on Monday, January 3, 2022 at 8:30 AM. To report an electrical emergency or report a power outage, please call Toll Free: 1-866-978-2746. From all of the Staff at Westario Power, Warm Wishes
Continue Reading Holiday Season Office Hours (2021)December 8, 2021
Walkerton, ON Westario Power set a new benchmark and signed a Leadership Accord on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. President and CEO, Jenny Alfandary emphasized the significance of equal opportunities and the role of the company in setting a precedence for businesses operating in rural regions of Ontario to break down discrimination in hiring barriers. Chair
Continue Reading Westario Power Leadership Accord Signing on Diversity, Equity, and InclusionNovember 1, 2021
On November 1, 2021, Time-of-Use (TOU) and Tiered prices for residential and small business customers under the Ontario Energy Board’s (OEB) Regulated Price Plan (RPP) will remain unchanged. The winter Time-of-Use (TOU) hours and the change in the Tier threshold for residential customers on Tiered pricing will take effect November 1 as usual. The Ontario
Continue Reading Ontario Energy Board announces no change to electricity prices for households and small businessesOctober 14, 2021
WALKERTON, ON Westario Power hosted a symposium with the Minister of Energy, Honourable Todd Smith; MPP Lisa Thompson, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs of Ontario; Westario Power Board Chair, George Bridge, and President and CEO, Jenny Alfandary to share the LDC’s exceptional modernization model. Minister Smith was impressed by the modernization model and
Continue Reading Westario Power shares Vision and impressive modernization model with Minister of EnergyOctober 7, 2021
Westario Power is rectifying issues that caused a delay in September bills being produced for a small number of Westario Power customers – this group of customers will be contacted directly. Our Billing Team is working to ensure your bill continues to be accurate and is produced in a timely fashion. Our focus is to
Continue Reading Delay Issuing September BillsOctober 1, 2021
Westario Power has partnered with UtilityPULSE, a Canadian company specializing in polls and surveys for the electricity sector, to reach out to our residential and small business customers by telephone to gather your feedback about our services. Between October 8 and November 5, 2021, UtilityPULSE will be conducting a Customer Satisfaction Survey on behalf of
Continue Reading 2021 Customer Satisfaction SurveySeptember 7, 2021
On August 17, 2021, Westario Power filed its annual electricity distribution rate application for rates effective January 1, 2022 with the Ontario Energy Board (OEB). The OEB has assigned file number EB-2021-0065 to the application. The OEB has completed its preliminary review and has determined that it will now commence processing of our application. To
Continue Reading Westario Power Has Filed the 2022 Electricity Distribution Rate ApplicationJuly 5, 2021
Westario Power Inc. and Bruce Power are teaming up to explore opportunities to deliver projects focused on removing and offsetting carbon emissions. The two companies recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding which could pay dividends for residents of Grey, Bruce and Huron counties, including potential incentives to encourage the adoption of Electric Vehicles, which would
Continue Reading Westario Power and Bruce Power Team Up to Explore Carbon Offset InitiativesApril 26, 2021
On May 1, 2021, new Time-of-Use (TOU) and Tiered prices will come into effect for residential and small business customers under the Ontario Energy Board’s (OEB) Regulated Price Plan (RPP). The summer TOU hours, as well as the summer Tier threshold for residential customers, are also effective May 1, 2021. The Ontario Electricity Rebate (OER)
Continue Reading May 2021 Electricity Pricing Changes