Rethinking Energy Conservation:Policy Framework Issues

In May, 2010, the ECO released its first Annual Report on the progress of activities in Ontario to reduce or make more efficient use of electricity, natural gas, propane, oil and transportation fuels. Click here for more information on this report, including videos and communications materials.
Executive Summary The Context of the Report Introduction A Conservation Strategy for Ontario	Policy Framework Issues Electricity Conservation and Demand Management Natural Gas Demand-Side Management Oil and Propane Conservation Transportation Fuels Conservation Multi-Fuel Conservation: The GEGEA Energy Targets and Benchmarking The Policy Framework Agenda	Barriers to Conservation Conservation Initiatives Appendix 1: Ontario’s Energy Use and Forecast Demand Appendix 2: Energy Units Recommendations

The government’s policy approach for each of the energy sources specified in the ECO’s conservation reporting mandate is discussed below.

• Electricity Conservation and Demand Management
• Natural Gas Demand-Side Management
• Oil and Propane Conservation
• Transportation Fuels Conservation
• Multi-Fuel Conservation: The GEGEA
• Energy Targets and Benchmarking
• The Policy Framework Agenda