A wealth of information about the city and surrounding area can be found at this informative site. Explore available recreation programs, know more about the business of City Council and discover some of the things that make our city one of the best choices in Canada if you are setting up a new business.

The St. Thomas Economic Development Corporation promotes our area as a premiere location to invest and conduct business. Explore our site and discover how you can be a part of our success!

Your guide to saving electicity in the home. Also a great site for tips on purchasing energy efficient products.

Established in 2005 by the Ontario government who recognized that conservation has to play an increasingly important role in assuring an adequate supply of electricity for the Ontario public, businesses and institutions.

If you prefer to get a firm grip on the issue of energy efficiency around the home before you haul out your tools your first stop should be the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. Here you will get solid advice in what your home is all about and how to fix the problems. Type "energy efficiency" into the "Search CMHC" box and a list of topics will appear.

As Canada's one-stop service for energy efficiency, the OEE has everything you need to save energy, save money and help protect the environment. You can even select a category from the virtual home site for answers and tips on saving energy in your home.

Order free publications and resources for kids and adults, check out Ontario's new drinking water protection regulation, air quality, Ontario's Drive Clean Program and Smog alert info for municipalities by clicking on this link.

Find out if there is an Ontario Electrical League Chapter in your area. This is a non-profit, provincial organization with 46 Chapters, and 2,500 members from the electrical industry. Check out local contractors and find links to other electrical associations.

Information on licences (both gas and electricity); codes of conduct for retailers; consumer protection issues and information about contracts; setting of transmission and distribution rates and hearings. 1-877-632-2727

Information on unresolved complaints concerning electricity retailers. 1-888-263-3742

Information on electrical safety and inspection of wiring installation under the Ontario Electrical Safety Code, and certification of electrical appliances (in special cases).

Information concerning this utility member organization representing distribution electric utilities in Ontario 416-483-7739

Information on the Consumer Protection Act or the Business practices Act 1-800-268-1142

Information on the market rules for the wholesale or bulk power market, and information on the wholesale spot market.

Information regarding OPG (formerly Ontario Hydro) operation and facilities (power plants)

Information on why the government is introducing competition; time frames; and for questions on the legislation. 1-888-668-4636

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