May 1, 2022
Starting with the May 1, 2022 base period, peak hours (as defined in O. Reg. 429/04) will be determined based on Ontario Demand values and the IESO’s Peak Tracker web page will be updated to reflect this change. This change will allow ICI participants to make more timely business decisions regarding the operation of their
Continue Reading Industrial Conservation Initiative (ICI) UpdateApril 4, 2022
April 4, 2022 With gas prices on the rise and a societal shift toward energy conservation, there has never been a better time to go electric. To enable this, Bruce Power Net Zero Inc. (BPNZ) and Westario Power are looking to join forces with local municipalities to bring electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to the
Continue Reading Bruce Power Net Zero and Westario Power help local communities to ‘Lead the Charge’March 29, 2022
March 28, 2022 – Walkerton, ON Westario Power President and CEO, Jenny Alfandary, met with Scott Miller from CTV News on Tuesday, to showcase the utility’s latest plan to modernize their consumer engagement. “We understand that today’s consumer wants to stay informed and make smart decisions when it comes to their electricity consumption. By empowering
Continue Reading Energy Innovation Empowers Customers – Saving Without ExclusionMarch 1, 2022
As Westario Power President and CEO, Jenny Alfandary believes the Ontario Energy Board’s Energy [X] Change plays a pivotal role in the modernization of Ontario’s energy sector and is a proud contributor to this forum. Ontario Energy. Read more about the Ontario Energy Board’s, Energy [X] Change
Continue Reading Energy [X] Change Forum Plays a Vital Role To The Modernization of Ontario’s Energy SectorFebruary 25, 2022
February 25, 2022 – Walkerton, ON Westario Power President and CEO, Jenny Alfandary, delivered on her commitment to Minister of Energy, Todd Smith by rolling out a plan to offer consumers their meter data, which included the launch of their EMPowered consumer portal. Following a modernization presentation last October, Minister Smith queried Westario Power’s
Continue Reading Westario Power Delivers on Commitment to Minister of EnergyJanuary 9, 2022
Westario Power contracted the services of UtilityPULSE, an industry leader in the collection of customer feedback assisting Westario Power in making both strategic and operational decisions, to complete our annual Electricity Safety Awareness survey. Starting January 10, 2022, UtilityPULSE will begin fieldwork to poll Westario Power’s service territory on electrical safety awareness — Note: caller
Continue Reading Electricity Safety Awareness SurveyJanuary 7, 2022
The Ontario government is also providing electricity-rate relief to support small businesses, as well as workers and families spending more time at home while the province is in Modified Step Two. For 21 days starting at 12:01 am on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, electricity prices will be set 24 hours a day at the current
Continue Reading Ontario Providing Electricity-Rate Relief for Small Businesses, Workers and FamiliesDecember 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 Inclusion