We’re all footing the bill for Ford’s bad energy policy

January 7, 2026

GUELPH — Mike Schreiner issued the following statement in response to new rules that would allow companies to pass higher procurement costs on to consumers:

“Doug Ford is costing everyday Ontarians by refusing to take real action to lower energy costs.

Instead of making the necessary changes to expand Ontario’s grid and keep up with growing demand, the Ford government continues to ramp up expensive and US-reliant gas and nuclear plants while small businesses and consumers foot the bill.

The cheapest, fastest way to expand the grid, lower energy bills and create prosperity for communities is to invest in Ontario-made wind, solar and energy storage solutions. 

These are the projects that will lower energy bills, cut climate pollution and reduce reliance on American energy. They’re the projects that will create good-paying, generational jobs using Ontario steel to manufacture racking for solar panels and wind turbines while generating affordable, reliable power.

It’s not fair that everyday Ontarians and small businesses keep getting stuck with higher electricity bills because of Doug Ford’s bad energy policy.”

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