See how the role of the electricity consumer is changing in the IESO 2012 Calendar.

This year’s calendar features electric cars, microgrids, smart homes and demand response, showing how consumers are increasingly gaining more control over the way they use electricity.

To order a free copy please send an e-mail to communications@ieso.ca with your mailing address, contact name, and phone number.

The IESO is committed to giving business, industry and the public sector information, tools and resources to make educated energy management decisions.

The IESO publishes a newsletter called The Electricity Insider for consumers that is available online and by e-mail. The latest issue contains articles on how weather impacts electricity prices, IESO work to integrate renewable generation onto the grid and services that your LDC can provide to your business.

Click here to be added to The Electricity Insider e-mail distribution list.

Energy might not be your primary business, but it can be one of your businesses biggest costs.  By focusing on energy management and understanding the electricity market, your organization can create opportunities to save money on your energy bills and take advantage of incentive programs.

Electricity prices change on an hour-by-hour basis depending on how much electricity is required in Ontario in that hour.  There are many factors that can influence electricity demand such as weather.  Understanding when prices tend to be higher can give you opportunities to use electricity in lower priced periods.  Here is a description of how the hourly price is set.

Several businesses, industries and public sector facilities have taken action to reduce their electricity costs.  The Profiles section contains case studies with municipalities, the health care sector and business and industry consumers.  The case studies describe successes in improving control systems, participation in demand response programs and installing renewable generation such as solar panels.

Visit the IESO’s Publication Library for resources on how to manage your electricity costs, the reliability of Ontario’s power system and IESO initiatives such as the smart grid.