Ministry of Energy

What we do

• Oversees the regulatory framework for electricity pricing and develops policies to mitigate energy prices for Ontario consumers and businesses.
• Supports energy efficiency and conservation.
• Supports the growth of clean technology and innovation in the electricity sector.
• Engages with Indigenous partners, local distribution companies, transmission companies and energy agencies in energy sector decisions.
• Drives efficiencies and performance for consumers.

Contact us

•  Facebook
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•  Contact form
• Tel: 416-327-6758
• Toll-free: 1-888-668-4636
• Toll-free TTY: 1-800-387-5559
• Address and employee directory

Minister, media and news

• Contact the minister
• Media contacts
• Ministry news

Agencies, boards and commissions

The ministry is affiliated with the following independent agencies:

• Ontario Energy Board
• Independent Electricity System Operator
• Ontario Power Generation

Legislation

The ministry administers the following legislation:

• Electricity Act, 1998
• Energy Consumer Protection Act, 2010
• Federal Carbon Tax Transparency Act, 2019
• Hydro One Accountability Act, 2018
• Hydro One Inc. Directors and Officers Act, 2002
• Ministry of Energy Act, 2011
• Ontario Clean Energy Benefit Act, 2010
• Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998
• Ontario Fair Hydro Plan Act, 2017
• Ontario Rebate for Electricity Consumers Act, 2016
• Toronto District Heating Corporation Act, 1998
• White Pines Wind Project Termination Act, 2018
• Power Corporation Act