Expenditure Estimates for the Ministry of Energy (2017-18)
The 2017-2018 Expenditure Estimates set out details of the operating and capital spending requirements of the Ministry of Energy for the fiscal year commencing April 1, 2017.
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
| Vote | Program | Estimates 2017-18 | Estimates 2016-17 | Difference between 2017-18 and 2016-17 | Actual 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense |
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2901 | $15,075,200 | $15,099,900 | ($24,700) | $14,992,036 | |
2902 | $24,459,500 | $134,440,100 | ($109,980,600) | $43,476,410 | |
2905 | $1,464,000,000 | $326,000,000 | $1,138,000,000 | $886,000,000 | |
2906 | $280,000,000 | $70,000,000 | $210,000,000 | $44,170,257 | |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $1,783,534,700 | $545,540,000 | $1,237,994,700 | $988,638,703 |
| Statutory appropriations | $65,014 | $65,014 | - | $61,436 |
| Ministry total operating expense | $1,783,599,714 | $545,605,014 | $1,237,994,700 | $988,700,139 |
| Consolidation adjustment - Independent electricity system operator | $196,347,800 | $195,456,600 | $891,200 | $187,456,994 |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Energy Board | $44,514,000 | $37,002,000 | $7,512,000 | $33,397,018 |
| Operating expense adjustment - Greenhouse gas reduction account reclassification | $2,150,000 | - | $2,150,000 | - |
| Total including consolidation & other adjustments | $2,026,611,514 | $778,063,614 | $1,248,547,900 | $1,209,554,151 |
| Operating assets |
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2905 | $1,100,000,000 | - | $1,100,000,000 | - | |
2906 | - | - | - | $2,600,100,100 | |
| Total operating assets to be voted | $1,100,000,000 | - | $1,100,000,000 | $2,600,100,100 |
| Ministry total operating assets | $1,100,000,000 | - | $1,100,000,000 | $2,600,100,100 |
| Capital expense |
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2902 | $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 | $22,013,900 | $21,039,800 | $974,100 | $21,971,600 |
| Consolidation adjustment - Ontario Energy Board | $1,223,800 | $941,000 | $282,800 | $795,000 |
| Total including consolidation & other adjustments | $23,239,700 | $21,982,800 | $1,256,900 | $22,766,600 |
| Capital assets |
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2902 | $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) | $2,049,851,214 | $800,046,414 | $1,249,804,800 | $1,232,320,751 |
Reconciliation to previously published data
| Operating expense | 2016-17 Estimates | 2015-16 Actual |
|---|---|---|
| Total operating expense previously published | $138,535,014 | $988,700,139 |
| Government reorganization |
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| Transfer of functions to other Ministries | ($930,000) | - |
| Supplementary estimates |
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| Supplementary estimates 2016-17 | $408,000,000 | - |
| Restated total operating expense | $545,605,014 | $988,700,139 |
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
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2017-18 | Estimates 2016-17 | Difference between 2017-18 and 2016-17 | Actual 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 1
| Ministry administration
| $15,075,200 | $15,099,900 | ($24,700) | $14,992,036 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $15,075,200 | $15,099,900 | ($24,700) | $14,992,036 |
| 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 | - | $9,676 |
| Total statutory appropriations | $64,014 | $64,014 | - | $58,977 |
| Total operating expense | $15,139,214 | $15,163,914 | ($24,700) | $15,051,013 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense |
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2901-1 | Ministry administration |
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| Salaries and wages |
| $6,800,700 |
| Employee benefits |
| $849,800 |
| Transportation and communication |
| $312,700 |
| Services |
| $11,121,800 |
| Supplies and equipment |
| $343,600 |
| Subtotal |
| $19,428,600 |
| Less: recoveries |
| $4,353,400 |
| Total operating expense to be voted |
| $15,075,200 |
| Sub-Items: |
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| Main Office |
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| Salaries and wages | $1,649,500 |
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| Employee benefits | $194,200 |
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| Transportation and communication | $90,400 |
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| Services | $510,400 |
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| Supplies and equipment | $60,400 | $2,504,900 |
| Communications services |
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| Salaries and wages | $2,486,800 |
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| Employee benefits | $320,000 |
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| Transportation and communication | $88,300 |
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| Services | $1,126,700 |
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| Supplies and equipment | $81,800 | $4,103,600 |
| Legal services |
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| Transportation and communication | $35,000 |
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| Services | $3,144,900 |
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| Supplies and equipment | $75,000 | $3,254,900 |
| Analysis and planning |
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| Salaries and wages | $2,664,400 |
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| Employee benefits | $335,600 |
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| Transportation and communication | $69,000 |
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| Services | $309,500 |
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| Supplies and equipment | $66,400 | $3,444,900 |
| Financial and administrative services |
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| Transportation and communication | $30,000 |
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| Services | $3,968,300 |
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| Supplies and equipment | $60,000 |
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| Subtotal | $4,058,300 |
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| Less: recoveries | $2,790,000 | $1,268,300 |
| Human resources |
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| Services | $160,000 |
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| Less: recoveries | $110,000 | $50,000 |
| Audit services |
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| Services | $236,000 |
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| Less: recoveries | $160,000 | $76,000 |
| Information systems |
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| Services | $1,666,000 |
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| Less: recoveries | $1,293,400 | $372,600 |
| Total operating expense to be voted |
| $15,075,200 |
| Statutory appropriations |
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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 |
| $15,139,214 |
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 Indigenous communities in renewable energy and transmission system developments.
Note: recoveries under Operating expense for Energy development and management include recoveries of $2,150,000 from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Account are based on forecasts of anticipated revenues and contingent upon a sufficient balance standing to the credit of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Account.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2017-18 | Estimates 2016-17 | Difference between 2017-18 and 2016-17 | Actual 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 1
| Policy and programs
| $24,459,500 | $134,440,100 | ($109,980,600) | $43,476,410 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $24,459,500 | $134,440,100 | ($109,980,600) | $43,476,410 |
| S
| Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act
| $1,000 | $1,000 | - | $2,459 |
| Total statutory appropriations | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | $2,459 |
| Total operating expense | $24,460,500 | $134,441,100 | ($109,980,600) | $43,478,869 |
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| 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 | - | - |
| Total capital expense | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - |
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| 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
| Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense |
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2902-1 | Policy and programs |
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| Salaries and wages |
| $12,314,200 |
| Employee benefits |
| $1,497,900 |
| Transportation and communication |
| $385,000 |
| Services |
| $6,502,400 |
| Supplies and equipment |
| $312,600 |
| Transfer payments |
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| Electric vehicle overnight charging rebate program | $2,150,000 |
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| Conservation initiatives | $1,900,000 |
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| Aboriginal engagement agreements | $200,000 |
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| Green energy initiatives | $1,347,400 | $5,597,400 |
| Subtotal |
| $26,609,500 |
| Less: recoveries |
| $2,150,000 |
| Total operating expense to be voted |
| $24,459,500 |
| Statutory appropriations |
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| Other transactions |
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Statutory | Bad debt expense, the Financial Administration Act |
| $1,000 |
| Total operating expense for energy development and management |
| $24,460,500 |
| Capital expense |
|
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2902-4 | Energy development and management - Expense related to capital assets |
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| Other transactions |
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| Loss on asset disposal |
| $1,000 |
| Total capital expense to be voted |
| $1,000 |
| Statutory appropriations |
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| Other transactions |
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Statutory | Amortization expense, the Financial Administration Act |
| $1,000 |
| Total capital expense for energy development and management |
| $2,000 |
| Capital assets |
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2902-5 | Energy development and management |
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| 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
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2017-18 | Estimates 2016-17 | Difference between 2017-18 and 2016-17 | Actual 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 1
| Electricity price mitigation programs
| $1,464,000,000 | - | $1,464,000,000 | $860,000,000 |
| -
| Northern Ontario energy credit
| - | $26,000,000 | ($26,000,000) | $26,000,000 |
| -
| Ontario rebate for electricity consumers
| - | $300,000,000 | ($300,000,000) | - |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $1,464,000,000 | $326,000,000 | $1,138,000,000 | $886,000,000 |
| Total operating expense | $1,464,000,000 | $326,000,000 | $1,138,000,000 | $886,000,000 |
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| 5
| Electricity price mitigation
| $1,100,000,000 | - | $1,100,000,000 | - |
| Total operating assets to be voted | $1,100,000,000 | - | $1,100,000,000 | - |
| Total operating assets | $1,100,000,000 | - | $1,100,000,000 | - |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense |
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2905-1 | Electricity price mitigation programs |
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| Transfer payments |
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| Ontario electricity support program | $140,000,000 |
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| Rural or remote rate protection program | $344,000,000 |
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| Northern Ontario energy credit | $26,000,000 |
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| Ontario rebate for electricity consumers | $939,000,000 |
|
| On-Reserve First Nations delivery credit | $15,000,000 | $1,464,000,000 |
| Total operating expense to be voted |
| $1,464,000,000 |
| Total operating expense for Electricity price mitigation |
| $1,464,000,000 |
| Operating assets |
|
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2905-5 | Electricity price mitigation |
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| Loans and investments |
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| OPG share purchase |
| $1,100,000,000 |
| Total operating assets to be voted |
| $1,100,000,000 |
| Total operating assets for electricity price mitigation |
| $1,100,000,000 |
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
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2017-18 | Estimates 2016-17 | Difference between 2017-18 and 2016-17 | Actual 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 1
| Strategic asset management and transformation
| $280,000,000 | $70,000,000 | $210,000,000 | $44,170,257 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $280,000,000 | $70,000,000 | $210,000,000 | $44,170,257 |
| Total operating expense | $280,000,000 | $70,000,000 | $210,000,000 | $44,170,257 |
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| -
| Strategic asset management and transformation
| - | - | - | $2,600,100,100 |
| Total operating assets to be voted | - | - | - | $2,600,100,100 |
| Total operating assets | - | - | - | $2,600,100,100 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote-item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense |
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2906-1 | Strategic asset management and transformation |
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| Services |
| $99,999,000 |
| Transfer payments |
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| Conferred benefit amount | $135,000,000 |
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| Strategic asset management Indigenous engagement | $1,000 |
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| Cash contribution for First Nations | $45,000,000 | $180,001,000 |
| Total operating expense to be voted |
| $280,000,000 |
| Total operating expense for strategic asset management |
| $280,000,000 |
Footnotes
- footnote[1] Back to paragraph Total operating expense includes statutory appropriations, special warrants and total operating expense to be voted.
- footnote[2] Back to paragraph Subject to enacting pending legislation supporting Ontario's Fair Hydro Plan.