Summary

The Ministry of Energy is responsible for setting the legislative and policy framework to assure a clean, reliable, and affordable energy system for all Ontarians.

The Ministry develops and advises on all aspects of energy policy for Ontario, including electricity, natural gas and oil. It oversees the Ontario Energy Board and the Independent Electricity System Operator. The Ministry also represents the shareholder in dealings with Ontario Power Generation and represents the Province as a shareholder of Hydro One, managing its investment in and the governance relationship with this publicly traded company.

The Ministry is also responsible for updating and developing policy related to the Long-Term Energy Plan (LTEP).

The Ministry of Energy works with many partners inside and outside government to promote energy conservation, develop the electricity generation, transmission, distribution and other energy-related facilities that help power our economy, and ensure that Ontario remains one of the best places in the world in which to live, work, invest and raise a family.

Ministry program summary

Operating expense

Vote Program Estimates 2016‑2017 Estimates 2015‑16 Difference between 2016‑2017 and 2015‑16 Actual 2014‑15
2901 Ministry Administration Program $15,099,900 $15,099,900 - $13,751,653
2902 Energy Development and Management $27,370,100 $38,940,100 ($11,570,000) $28,638,226
2905 Electricity Price Mitigation $26,000,000 $886,000,000 ($860,000,000) $1,102,294,531
2906 Strategic Asset Management $70,000,000 $2,663,000,000 ($2,593,000,000) -
  Total operating expense to be voted $138,470,000 $3,603,040,000 ($3,464,570,000) $1,144,684,410
  Statutory appropriations $65,014 $65,014 - $49,301
  Ministry total operating expense $138,535,014 $3,603,105,014 ($3,464,570,000) $1,144,733,711
  Consolidation adjustment - independent electricity system operator $195,456,600 $185,043,200 $10,413,400 $202,115,266
  Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Energy Board $37,002,000 $31,709,000 $5,293,000 $34,985,000
  Total including consolidation & other adjustments $370,993,614 $3,819,857,214 ($3,448,863,600) $1,381,833,977

Capital expense

Vote Program Estimates 2016‑2017 Estimates 2015‑16 Difference between 2016‑2017 and 2015‑16 Actual 2014‑15
2902 Energy Development and Management $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Total capital expense to be voted $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Statutory appropriations $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Ministry total capital expense $2,000 $2,000 - -
  Consolidation adjustment - independent electricity system operator $21,039,800 $25,188,000 ($4,148,200) $20,810,603
  Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Energy Board $941,000 $863,600 $77,400 $930,000
  Total including consolidation & other adjustments $21,982,800 $26,053,600 ($4,070,800) $21,740,603

Capital assets

Vote Program Estimates 2016‑2017 Estimates 2015‑16 Difference between 2016‑2017 and 2015‑16 Actual 2014‑15
  Energy Development and Management $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Total capital assets to be voted $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Ministry total capital assets $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets) $392,976,414 $3,845,910,814 ($3,452,934,400) $1,403,574,580

Reconciliation to previously published data

Operating expense 2015‑16 estimates 2014‑15 actual
Total operating expense previously published footnote 1 $940,105,014 $1,145,999,911
Government reorganization    
Transfer of functions to other Ministries - ($1,266,200)
Supplementary estimates    
2015-2016 supplementary estimates $2,663,000,000 -
Restated total operating expense $3,603,105,014 $1,144,733,711

Ministry Administration Program - vote 2901

This program works to achieve ministry and government objectives by providing executive direction, strategic advice and vital corporate services, including communications, strategic human resources, accessibility, French Language Services, information technology and business solutions, legal services, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy activities, information and records management, accommodations and facilities management, emergency management, continuity of operations planning, procurement, controllership and accounting, and strategic and resource planning and allocation activities.

Vote summary

Operating expense

Item number Item Estimates 2016‑2017 Estimates 2015‑16 Difference between 2016‑2017 and 2015‑16 Actual 2014‑15
1 Ministry administration $15,099,900 $15,099,900 - $13,751,653
  Total operating expense to be voted $15,099,900 $15,099,900 - $13,751,653
S Minister's salary, the Executive Council Act $47,841 $47,841 - $49,301
S Parliamentary assistant's salary, the Executive Council Act $16,173 $16,173 - -
  Total statutory appropriations $64,014 $64,014 - $49,301
  Total operating expense $15,163,914 $15,163,914 - $13,800,954

Standard account by item and sub-items

Operating expense

Vote-item number Standard account by item and sub-items Amount Amount
2901-1 Ministry administration    
  Salaries and wages   $6,800,700
  Employee benefits   $849,800
  Transportation and communication   $312,700
  Services   $11,146,500
  Supplies and equipment   $343,600
  Subtotal   $19,453,300
  Less: recoveries   $4,353,400
  Total operating expense to be voted   $15,099,900
  Sub-items:    
  Main office    
  Salaries and wages $1,649,500  
  Employee benefits $194,200  
  Transportation and communication $90,400  
  Services $510,400  
  Supplies and equipment $60,400 $2,504,900
  Communications services    
  Salaries and wages $2,486,800  
  Employee benefits $320,000  
  Transportation and communication $88,300  
  Services $1,141,700  
  Supplies and equipment $81,800 $4,118,600
  Legal services    
  Transportation and communication $35,000  
  Services $3,144,900  
  Supplies and equipment $75,000 $3,254,900
  Analysis and planning    
  Salaries and wages $2,664,400  
  Employee benefits $335,600  
  Transportation and communication $69,000  
  Services $309,500  
  Supplies and equipment $66,400 $3,444,900
  Financial and administrative services    
  Transportation and communication $30,000  
  Services $3,968,300  
  Supplies and equipment $60,000  
  Subtotal $4,058,300  
  Less: recoveries $2,790,000 $1,268,300
  Human resources    
  Services $160,000  
  Less: recoveries $110,000 $50,000
  Audit services    
  Services $236,000  
  Less: recoveries $160,000 $76,000
  Information systems    
  Services $1,675,700  
  Less: recoveries $1,293,400 $382,300
  Total operating expense to be voted   $15,099,900
  Statutory appropriations    
Statutory Minister's salary, the Executive Council Act   $47,841
Statutory Parliamentary assistant's salary, the Executive Council Act   $16,173
  Total operating expense for ministry administration program   $15,163,914

Energy development and management - vote 2902

This program is responsible for developing Ontario's energy policy framework, which is central to the building of a strong and prosperous economy. It provides leadership and support to the energy sector to ensure clean, reliable, affordable and sustainable energy supply, transmission and distribution systems. The program supports energy conservation and efficiency, grid modernization, and the development of cleaner forms of energy. This program also oversees engagement and consultation with First Nations and Métis on provincial energy sector activities and projects while facilitating the participation of Aboriginal communities in renewable energy and transmission system developments.

Vote summary

Operating expense

Item number Item Estimates 2016‑2017 Estimates 2015‑16 Difference between 2016‑2017 and 2015‑16 Actual 2014‑15
1 Policy and programs $27,370,100 $38,940,100 ($11,570,000) $28,638,226
  Total operating expense to be voted $27,370,100 $38,940,100 ($11,570,000) $28,638,226
S Bad debt expense, the Financial administration Act $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Total statutory appropriations $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Total operating expense $27,371,100 $38,941,100 ($11,570,000) $28,638,226

Capital expense

Item number Item Estimates 2016‑2017 Estimates 2015‑16 Difference between 2016‑2017 and 2015‑16 Actual 2014‑15
4 Energy development and management – expense related to capital assets $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Total capital expense to be voted $1,000 $1,000 - -
S Amortization expense, the Financial administration Act $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Total statutory appropriations $1,000 $1,000 - -

Capital assets

Item number Item Estimates 2016‑2017 Estimates 2015‑16 Difference between 2016‑2017 and 2015‑16 Actual 2014‑15
  Total capital expense $2,000 $2,000 - -
5 Energy development and management $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Total capital assets to be voted $1,000 $1,000 - -
  Total capital assets $1,000 $1,000 - -

Standard account by item and sub-items

Operating expense

Vote-item number Standard account by item and sub-items Amount Amount
2902-1 Policy and programs    
  Salaries and wages   $12,894,200
  Employee benefits   $1,572,900
  Transportation and communication   $385,000
  Services   $8,758,000
  Supplies and equipment   $312,600
  Transfer payments    
  Conservation initiatives $1,900,000  
  Aboriginal engagement agreements $200,000  
  Green energy initiatives $1,347,400 $3,447,400
  Total operating expense to be voted   $27,370,100
  Statutory appropriations    
  Other transactions    
Statutory Bad debt expense, the Financial administration Act   $1,000
  Total operating expense for energy development and management   $27,371,100

Capital expense

Vote-item number Standard account by item and sub-items Amount
2902-4 Energy development and management – expense related to capital assets  
  Other transactions  
  Loss on asset disposal $1,000
  Total capital expense to be voted $1,000
  Statutory appropriations  
  Other transactions  
Statutory Amortization expense, the Financial administration Act $1,000
  Total capital expense for energy development and management $2,000

Capital assets

Vote-item number Standard account by item and sub-items Amount
2902-5 Energy development and management  
  Land and marine fleet - asset costs $1,000
  Total capital assets to be voted $1,000
  Total capital assets for energy development and management $1,000

Electricity Price Mitigation - vote 2905

The Electricity Price Mitigation program helps Ontarians manage electricity costs.

Vote summary

Operating expense

Item number Item Estimates 2016‑2017 Estimates 2015‑16 Difference between 2016‑2017 and 2015‑16 Actual 2014‑15
- Ontario clean energy benefit - $860,000,000 ($860,000,000) $1,077,960,661
2 Northern ontario energy credit $26,000,000 $26,000,000 - $24,333,870
  Total operating expense to be voted $26,000,000 $886,000,000 ($860,000,000) $1,102,294,531
  Total operating expense $26,000,000 $886,000,000 ($860,000,000) $1,102,294,531

Standard account by item and sub-items

Operating expense

Vote-item number Standard account by item and sub-items Amount
2905-2 Northern ontario energy credit  
  Transfer payments  
  Northern ontario energy credit $26,000,000
  Total operating expense to be voted $26,000,000
  Total operating expense for Electricity Price Mitigation $26,000,000

Strategic Asset Management - vote 2906

This program supports the Province as shareholder of Hydro One in regards to managing its investment and governance relationship.

Vote summary

Operating expense

Item number Item Estimates 2016‑2017 Estimates 2015‑16 Difference between 2016‑2017 and 2015‑16 Actual 2014‑15
1 Strategic asset management and transformation $70,000,000 $2,663,000,000 ($2,593,000,000) -
  Total operating expense to be voted $70,000,000 $2,663,000,000 ($2,593,000,000) -
  Total operating expense $70,000,000 $2,663,000,000 ($2,593,000,000) -

Standard account by item and sub-items

Operating expense

Vote-item number Standard account by item and sub-items Amount
2906-1 Strategic asset management and transformation  
  Services $70,000,000
  Total operating expense to be voted $70,000,000
  Total operating expense for strategic asset management $70,000,000