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 publishedfootnote 1 $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 publishedfootnote 2 $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