Understanding Electricity Prices in Alberta

December 12th, 2011, No Comments

By: Tiffany Richmond
This is a short video interview with Abbas Chagani, Manager of Electricity at Energy Advantage, discussing the volatile electricity market in Alberta, Canada.

Tiffany Richmond is an enthusiastic marketing professional and is responsible for online marketing strategies at Energy Advantage Inc.

Ontario Power Authority Cuts Solar Rates in Green Energy Act

July 19th, 2010, 1 Comment

By: Tiffany Richmond
On July 2nd, 2010 the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) quietly lowered the rates paid to ground mounted solar projects from 80.2 cents to 58.8 cents per kilowatt hour under the Provincial’s microFIT Program.
The OPA stated that they adjusted the price due to a glitch in the program. With unexpected popularity of ground mounted [...]

Smart Meters | Not So Smart After All

May 28th, 2010, 1 Comment

By: Tiffany Richmond
How smart are ‘smart meters’ anyways? Is it all about conservation? You can adjust your consumption habits, reduce demand intake and control your electricity cost. Seems easy, right? Well I beg to differ.
As the ‘smart grid’ continues to enter into the early stages of Ontario’s existing electrical distribution system many questions/concerns are being [...]