Expenditure Estimates for the Ministry of Energy (2023–24)
The 2023–2024 Expenditure Estimates set out details of the operating and capital spending requirements of the Ministry of Energy for the fiscal year commencing April 1, 2023.
Summary
The Ministry of Energy is responsible for setting the legislative and policy framework to provide Ontarians with an affordable and reliable supply of energy and more choices in their energy use. The Ministry develops and advises on all aspects of energy policy for Ontario, including electricity, natural gas and other fuels. It oversees the Ontario Energy Board and the Independent Electricity System Operator. The Ministry also represents the shareholder in dealings with Ontario Power Generation and represents the Province as a shareholder of Hydro One, managing its investment in and the governance relationship with this publicly traded company. The Ministry is also responsible for updating and developing policy related to long-term planning. The Ministry is also responsible for fulfilling the Crown’s Duty to Consult on energy projects and policies. The Ministry of Energy works with many partners inside and outside government to promote energy efficiency, conservation and innovation, develop clean and reliable electricity generation, transmission, distribution and other energy-related facilities that help power our economy, and ensure that Ontario remains one of the best places in the world in which to live, work, invest and raise a family.
Ministry program summary
| Vote | Program | Estimates 2023-24 | Estimates 2022-23 | Difference between 2023-24 and 2022-23 | Actual 2021-22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||||
| 2901 | Ministry Administration Program | $12,955,700 | $12,983,400 | ($27,700) | $12,913,762 |
| 2902 | Energy Development and Management | $27,184,600 | $28,877,100 | ($1,692,500) | $291,538,156 |
| 2905 | Electricity Price Mitigation | $6,516,836,600 | $6,273,650,600 | $243,186,000 | $6,313,224,684 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $6,556,976,900 | $6,315,511,100 | $241,465,800 | $6,617,676,602 | |
| Statutory appropriations | $82,187 | $66,014 | $16,173 | $67,296 | |
| Ministry total operating expense | $6,557,059,087 | $6,315,577,114 | $241,481,973 | $6,617,743,898 | |
| Consolidation Adjustment - Independent Electricity System Operator | $227,133,500 | $211,696,500 | $15,437,000 | $203,755,927 | |
| Consolidation Adjustment – Fair Hydro Trust | ($63,683,200) | $1,000 | ($63,684,200) | ($63,683,000) | |
| Consolidation Adjustment - Ontario Energy Board | $50,547,300 | $47,575,100 | $2,972,200 | $44,268,799 | |
| Consolidation Adjustment - General Real Estate Portfolio | ($360,600) | $360,600 | ($721,200) | - | |
| Total including consolidation & other adjustments | $6,770,696,087 | $6,575,210,314 | $195,485,773 | $6,802,085,624 | |
Operating assets | |||||
| 2902 | Energy Development and Management | $144,600,000 | $270,751,000 | ($126,151,000) | $279,600,000 |
| Total operating assets to be voted | $144,600,000 | $270,751,000 | ($126,151,000) | $279,600,000 | |
| Ministry total operating assets | $144,600,000 | $270,751,000 | ($126,151,000) | $279,600,000 | |
Capital expense | |||||
| 2902 | Energy Development and Management | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
| Statutory appropriations | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
| Ministry total capital expense | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - | |
| Consolidation Adjustment - Independent Electricity System Operator | $26,413,300 | $24,643,000 | $1,770,300 | $23,889,328 | |
| Consolidation Adjustment - Ontario Energy Board | $1,516,400 | $1,412,300 | $104,100 | $1,147,000 | |
| Total including consolidation & other adjustments | $27,931,700 | $26,057,300 | $1,874,400 | $25,036,328 | |
Capital assets | |||||
| 2902 | Energy Development and Management | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Total capital assets to be voted | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
| Ministry total capital assets | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
| Ministry total operating and capital including consolidation and other adjustments (not including assets) | $6,798,627,787 | $6,601,267,614 | $197,360,173 | $6,827,121,952 | |
Reconciliation to previously published data
| Operating expense | Estimates 2022-23 | Actual 2021-22 |
|---|---|---|
| Total operating expense previously published | $6,315,577,114 | - |
| Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions from other ministries | - | $6,617,743,898 |
| Restated total operating expense | $6,315,577,114 | $6,617,743,898 |
| Operating assets | Estimates 2022-23 | Actual 2021-22 |
|---|---|---|
| Total operating assets previously published | $270,751,000 | - |
| Government reorganization | ||
Transfer of functions from other ministries | - | $279,600,000 |
| Restated total operating assets | $270,751,000 | $279,600,000 |
Ministry Administration Program - Vote 2901
This program works to achieve ministry and government objectives by providing executive direction, strategic advice and vital corporate services, including communications, strategic human resources, accessibility, French Language Services, information technology and business solutions, legal services, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy activities, information and records management, accommodations and facilities management, emergency management, continuity of operations planning, procurement, controllership and accounting, and strategic and resource planning and allocation activities.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2023-24 | Estimates 2022-23 | Difference between 2023-24 and 2022-23 | Actual 2021-22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||||
| 1 | Ministry Administration | $12,955,700 | $12,983,400 | ($27,700) | $12,913,762 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $12,955,700 | $12,983,400 | ($27,700) | $12,913,762 | |
| S | Minister's Salary, the Executive Council Act | $47,841 | $47,841 | - | $50,368 |
| S | Minister without Portfolio’s Salary, the Executive Council Act | - | - | - | $4,786 |
| S | Parliamentary Assistants' Salaries, the Executive Council Act | $32,346 | $16,173 | $16,173 | $12,142 |
| S | Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Total statutory appropriations | $81,187 | $65,014 | $16,173 | $67,296 | |
| Total operating expense | $13,036,887 | $13,048,414 | ($11,527) | $12,981,058 | |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote- Item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | ||||
| 2901-1 | Ministry Administration | |||
Salaries and wages | $7,258,500 | |||
Employee benefits | $824,100 | |||
Transportation and communication | $312,700 | |||
Services | $5,041,900 | |||
Supplies and equipment | $343,600 | |||
| Subtotal | $13,780,800 | |||
| Less: Recoveries | $825,100 | |||
| Total operating expense to be voted | $12,955,700 | |||
| Sub-Items: | ||||
| Main Office | ||||
Salaries and wages | $1,829,600 | |||
Employee benefits | $194,200 | |||
Transportation and communication | $90,400 | |||
Services | $272,800 | |||
Supplies and equipment | $60,400 | $2,447,400 | ||
| Communications Services | ||||
Salaries and wages | $2,622,600 | |||
Employee benefits | $307,900 | |||
Transportation and communication | $88,300 | |||
Services | $758,400 | |||
Supplies and equipment | $81,800 | $3,859,000 | ||
| Legal Services | ||||
Transportation and communication | $35,000 | |||
Services | $2,678,900 | |||
Supplies and equipment | $75,000 | $2,788,900 | ||
| Analysis and Planning | ||||
Salaries and wages | $2,806,300 | |||
Employee benefits | $322,000 | |||
Transportation and communication | $69,000 | |||
Services | $243,800 | |||
Supplies and equipment | $66,400 | $3,507,500 | ||
| Financial and Administrative Services | ||||
Transportation and communication | $30,000 | |||
Services | $198,500 | |||
Supplies and equipment | $60,000 | |||
Subtotal | $288,500 | |||
Less: Recoveries | $198,500 | $90,000 | ||
| Human Resources | ||||
Services | $136,600 | |||
Less: Recoveries | $94,000 | $42,600 | ||
| Information Systems | ||||
Services | $752,900 | |||
Less: Recoveries | $532,600 | $220,300 | ||
| Total operating expense to be voted | $12,955,700 | |||
| Statutory appropriations | ||||
| Statutory | Minister's Salary, the Executive Council Act | $47,841 | ||
| Statutory | Parliamentary Assistants' Salaries, the Executive Council Act | $32,346 | ||
| Statutory appropriations | ||||
Other transactions | ||||
| Statutory | Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | ||
| Total operating expense for Ministry Administration Program | $13,036,887 | |||
Energy Development and Management - Vote 2902
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, affordable and sustainable energy supply, transmission and distribution systems. The program supports energy conservation and efficiency, grid modernization, and the development of cleaner forms of energy. This program also oversees engagement and consultation with First Nations and Métis on provincial energy sector activities and projects while facilitating the participation of Indigenous communities in the energy sector. The program is also responsible for overseeing a construction loan for the Watay Transmission Project.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2023-24 | Estimates 2022-23 | Difference between 2023-24 and 2022-23 | Actual 2021-22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||||
| 1 | Policy and Programs | $27,184,600 | $28,877,100 | ($1,692,500) | $291,538,156 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $27,184,600 | $28,877,100 | ($1,692,500) | $291,538,156 | |
| S | Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Total statutory appropriations | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
| Total operating expense | $27,185,600 | $28,878,100 | ($1,692,500) | $291,538,156 | |
Operating assets | |||||
| 3 | Energy Development and Management | $144,600,000 | $270,751,000 | ($126,151,000) | $279,600,000 |
| Total operating assets to be voted | $144,600,000 | $270,751,000 | ($126,151,000) | $279,600,000 | |
| Total operating assets | $144,600,000 | $270,751,000 | ($126,151,000) | $279,600,000 | |
Capital expense | |||||
| 4 | Energy Development and Management – expense related to capital assets | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
| S | Amortization expense, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Total statutory appropriations | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
| Total capital expense | $2,000 | $2,000 | - | - | |
Capital assets | |||||
| 5 | Energy Development and Management | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - |
| Total capital assets to be voted | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
| Total capital assets | $1,000 | $1,000 | - | - | |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote- Item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | ||||
| 2902-1 | Policy and Programs | |||
Salaries and wages | $14,871,300 | |||
Employee benefits | $1,683,000 | |||
Transportation and communication | $385,000 | |||
Services | $4,657,700 | |||
Supplies and equipment | $312,600 | |||
Transfer payments | ||||
Future Clean Electricity Fund | $1,000 | |||
Energy Support, Engagement and Indigenous Partnership Programs | $5,274,000 | $5,275,000 | ||
| Total operating expense to be voted | $27,184,600 | |||
| Statutory appropriations | ||||
Other transactions | ||||
| Statutory | Bad Debt expense, the Financial Administration Act | $1,000 | ||
| Total operating expense for Energy Development and Management | $27,185,600 | |||
Operating assets | ||||
| 2902-3 | Energy Development and Management | |||
Loans and Investments | ||||
Wataynikaneyap Power | $144,599,000 | |||
Future Clean Electricity Fund | $1,000 | $144,600,000 | ||
| Total operating assets to be voted | $144,600,000 | |||
| Total operating assets for Energy Development and Management | $144,600,000 | |||
Capital expense | ||||
| 2902-4 | Energy Development and Management – expense related to capital assets | |||
Other transactions | $1,000 | |||
| Total capital expense to be voted | $1,000 | |||
| Statutory appropriations | ||||
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 - asset costs | $1,000 | |||
| Total capital assets to be voted | $1,000 | |||
| Total capital assets for Energy Development and Management | $1,000 | |||
Electricity Price Mitigation - Vote 2905
This program helps Ontarians manage electricity costs.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Estimates 2023-24 | Estimates 2022-23 | Difference between 2023-24 and 2022-23 | Actual 2021-22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | |||||
| 1 | Electricity Price Mitigation Programs | $6,516,836,600 | $6,273,650,600 | $243,186,000 | $6,313,224,684 |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $6,516,836,600 | $6,273,650,600 | $243,186,000 | $6,313,224,684 | |
| Total operating expense | $6,516,836,600 | $6,273,650,600 | $243,186,000 | $6,313,224,684 | |
Standard account by item and sub-items
| Vote- Item number | Standard account by item and sub-items | Amount | Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating expense | ||||
| 2905-1 | Electricity Price Mitigation Programs | |||
Transfer payments | ||||
Rural or Remote Rate Protection Program | $250,831,400 | |||
Ontario Electricity Support Program | $222,705,400 | |||
Distribution Rate Protection | $415,247,400 | |||
On-Reserve First Nations Delivery Credit | $29,697,800 | |||
Ontario Electricity Rebate | $2,264,158,200 | |||
Comprehensive Electricity Plan | $3,240,992,600 | |||
Fair Hydro Trust Financing Costs | $64,000,000 | |||
Northern Ontario Energy Credit | $29,203,800 | $6,516,836,600 | ||
| Total operating expense to be voted | $6,516,836,600 | |||
| Total operating expense for Electricity Price Mitigation | $6,516,836,600 | |||
Footnotes
- footnote[1] Back to paragraph Total operating expense includes statutory appropriations, special warrants and total operating expense to be voted.
- footnote[2] Back to paragraph Total operating assets includes statutory appropriations, special warrants and total operating assets to be voted.