Ontario utilities save more than 413 million kWh in 2005, 2006

Washington (Platts)--3Apr2007

A report by six of Ontario's largest electric utilities shows that during
the past two years, conservation and demand-response efforts have saved more
than 413 million kWh in the province.

The efforts by the utilities, known as the Coalition of Large
Distributors, are designed to allow the companies to meet the government of
Ontario's plans to reduce peak electricity demand 5% by 2007. The government
has made available more than $563 million for conservation initiatives and the
utilities launched several programs for customers to install load control
devices at customer facilities, replace inefficient appliances and air
conditioners and install compact fluorescent bulbs.

In 2006, the coalition's 1.7 million customers saved 302.5 million kWh,
which was a 274% increase from 2005, the first year the demand management
programs were in effect. In the past two years, the coalition has invested
$61.9 million in their programs and removed carbon dioxide emissions by more
than 116,000 tons, according to the report released Monday.

"This is a defining moment in terms of the environment, not just in
Ontario but globally," Jack Gibbons, chairman of the Clean Air Alliance, said
in a statement. The demand management programs launched by the utilities, with
more to come this summer, show the results the industry can achieve "when
there is political will and a serious investment of money and skilled
resources," Gibbons said.

The coalition of large distributors consists of Enersource Hydro
Mississauga, Horizon Utilities, Hydro Ottawa, PowerStream, Toronto
Hydro-Electric System Limited and Veridian Connections. They provide power to
40% of the customers in Ontario.