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

A quarterly newsletter, called The Electricity Insider is now available online and by e-mail. Issue one provides information on prices, the provincial benefit and the role consumers can play in the electricity market.

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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.