The government has put in place new emissions monitoring and reporting regulations for all electrical power generating companies.
Competition often encourages technological innovation which can lead to cleaner forms of generation.
If consumers exercise their choice for cleaner sources of power, it can make a difference to our environment. The Ministry of the Environment has enacted strong measures to improve air quality in the province. As of May 2000, all electric power generation companies in Ontario's electricity sector have had to report annually on their emissions of nitrogen oxide, sulphur dioxide and a variety of other substances such as mercury and carbon dioxide. The ministry has recently announced tough new environmental emission caps for the electricity sector. They will be among the toughest in North America, matching the requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.