I hope you will be able to take the time to read this article. Please keep in mind that the “merger” with Horizon is in reality a sale with shares in lieu of cash. The article does deal primarily with privatization but everthing it says about loss of local input and control applies to the […]
Category: Energy
Horizon Corporate Donations
At the public meeting to hear delegations regarding the proposed hydro merger, it was suggested by one of the delegations that Horizon Utilities did not have a charitable corporate giving program. Staff did a follow up with Horizon with respect to this assertion and is able to provide the following information for clarification: In 2007 Horizon’s […]
Community encouraged to power down on August 14
The City of Guelph is asking residents and businesses to reduce energy use on Thursday, August 14 as part of the annual Blackout Day Challenge, taking place across the province. The challenge, initiated by the City of Woodstock, is designed to help Ontario residents remember the consequences of the 2003 electricity blackout that left much […]
We oppose the merger
We have been following the merger by reading and learning as much as possible before we came to the conclusion that Guelph Hydro is doing just fine on its own. We are not impressed with the fact that Horizon has so many internal problems and hasn’t been transparent. This worries us. We, the City of […]
Horizon and Guelph Hydro
I’m in the Ward 2 area and wanted to write and express my concerns about the possible merger of Guelph Hydro with Horizon. I’m opposed, after reading about it in the paper and feel also that Horizon isn’t exactly being forthcoming. Plus, they seem to be courting other hydro companies in Ontario that will have […]
Guelph Hydro merger: July 22
We watched the Council meeting last night. It was very informative. In our opinion from what we learned, Guelph Hydro is a well run Company with no debt. Why would we give that up??? We would like to go on record to say “No” to a merger. RF
GUELPH….MOVE THAT BUS!!
I would urge all Citizens of Guelph to contact the Mayor and all Councillors immediately and stop this ridiculous proposal of Guelph Hydro merging with Horizon Utilities(the city of Hamilton). If we stand by and let this Horizon Bully steal our Great Utility, then shame on us! Guelph Hydro’s record speaks for itself. We are […]
Hydro Merger: Is there a “just right” size?
It was, in my opinion, very wise to invite BDR North America to first analyse for you the relative merits of all options before focusing on the deal on the table. However, there is a question which I suggest could be crucial to your decision which did not get asked last Monday evening. What is […]
Questions for the Proposed Hydro Merger – More Stuff
Since one member of Council sent my e-mail with a number of questions for you to think about to the Chair of GHI, GHI has chosen to put their responses on their website. I disagree with the responses in a number of cases, particularly the following three questions so I have posted the following information […]
Councillors ready to ask tough questions
The following article appeared in the July 14 edition of the Guelph Mercury: Guelph Hydro is proposing a merger with Hamilton-based Horizon Utilities, which would see the newly-formed utility serving customers in Guelph, Hamilton and St. Catharines. Tonight, officials from both companies will be present at city hall to present information about the merger to […]