Cloudy drinking water from farmers' wells near construction site of North Kent Wind project prompted protests. ...
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Homeowners to get free smart thermostats via Ontario’s new ‘green bank’
Province unveils a new arm's-length agency, pledging $377 million to fund green efforts in the home and the workplace. ...
Hydro customers get pick-and-pay plans in new pilot project
Aimed at stabilizing usage, one trial offers much lower electricity rates at night. ...
Heard: Province funnels cash from carbon auction to green tech
Biofuels and "next-generation" transportation could get money via the new fund. ...
Minister gives thumbs up to proposed Toronto university ‘by and for francophones’
Minister Marie-France Lalonde says she wants to get the ball rolling on Ontario's first French-language university. ...
Heard: Wind power company axes plans to invest $300 million in Ontario
Wind Works Power cites cancelled contract and "unpredictable" energy market for why its taking its business south. ...
Heard: Solar panels left feeling unloved during solar eclipse
Solar generation plunged Monday, but electricity market operator says it was prepared, will apply lessons to 2024 eclipse. ...
Province pledges $657 million for green upgrades to social housing, half to Toronto
The relationship between Toronto's mayor and Queen's Park is also showing signs of repair. ...
Province to school trustees on equity in new classes
Ministry puts out request for bids to get "equity and ethics" on the blackboard following a scathing report. ...
Quebec-California carbon auction sells out
Ontario, which has already hosted two near-sell-out auctions of its own, plans to link into joint market in 2018. ...