Ministry of Energy

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
Item number Item

Supplementary Estimates
2016-17

Estimates
2016-17

Estimates
2015-16

Actual
2014-15
  Operating expense        
1 Policy and programs $108,000,000 $27,370,100 $38,940,100 $28,638,226
  Total operating expense to be voted $108,000,000 $27,370,100 $38,940,100 $28,638,226
  Total operating expense $108,000,000 $27,370,100 $38,940,100 $28,638,226
Standard account by item and sub-items
Vote-item number Standard account by item and sub-items Amount Amount
  Operating expense    
2902-1 Policy and programs    
  Transfer payments    
  Smart grid fund $8,000,000  
  Green energy initiatives $100,000,000 $108,000,000
  Total operating expense to be voted   $108,000,000
  Total operating expense for energy development and management   $108,000,000

Electricity Price Mitigation - Vote 2905

The Electricity Price Mitigation program helps Ontarians manage electricity costs.

Vote summary
Item number Item

Supplementary Estimates
2016-17

Estimates
2016-17

Estimates
2015-16

Actual
2014-15
  Operating expense        
3 Ontario rebate for electricity consumers $300,000,000 - - -
  Total operating expense to be voted $300,000,000 - - -
  Total operating expense $300,000,000 - - -
Standard account by item and sub-items
Vote-item number Standard account by item and sub-items Amount
  Operating expense  
2905-3 Ontario rebate for electricity consumers  
  Transfer payments  
  Ontario rebate for electricity consumers $300,000,000
  Total operating expense to be voted $300,000,000
  Total operating expense for electricity price mitigation $300,000,000
  Total operating expense for Ministry of Energy $408,000,000