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, cost-effective and sustainable energy supply, transmission and distribution systems. The program supports energy conservation and efficiency, the development of cleaner forms of energy, and the implementation of the Green Energy and Green Economy Act, 2009. This program also facilitates the participation of Aboriginal peoples in the development and implementation of renewable energy projects and transmission and distribution systems.
VOTE -ITEM # |
STANDARD ACCOUNT BY ITEM AND SUB-ITEMS | |||
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OPERATING EXPENSE | ||||
2902-1 | Policy and Programs | |||
Salaries and wages | 12,153,100 | |||
Employee benefits | 1,529,200 | |||
Transportation and communication | 424,300 | |||
Services | 7,302,700 | |||
Supplies and equipment | 327,000 | |||
Transfer payments | ||||
Home Energy Audit Fund | 14,800,000 | |||
Ontario Home Energy Retrofit Program | 4,675,300 | |||
Conservation Initiatives | 1,900,000 | |||
Aboriginal Engagement Agreements | 200,000 | |||
Green Energy Initiatives | 863,400 | |||
Smart Grid Fund | 11,775,000 | 34,213,700 | ||
Total Operating Expense to be Voted | 55,950,000 | |||
Total Operating Expense for Energy Development and Management | 55,950,000 | |||
CAPITAL EXPENSE | ||||
2902-4 | Energy Development and Management - Expense related to Capital Assets | |||
Other transactions | ||||
Loss on asset disposal | 1,000 | |||
Total Capital Expense to be Voted | 1,000 | |||
Statutory Appropriation | ||||
Other transactions | ||||
Statutory | Amortization Expense, the Financial Administration Act | 1,000 | ||
Total Capital Expense for Energy Development and Management | 2,000 | |||
CAPITAL ASSETS | ||||
2902-5 | Energy Development and Management | |||
Land and marine fleet | 1,000 | |||
Total Capital Assets to be Voted | 1,000 | |||
Total Capital Assets for Energy Development and Management | 1,000 |