Following the government’s recent announcement that hydro bills will increase by an average of $137 next year, Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece has ramped up efforts to put an end to skyrocketing hydro rates.
Pettapiece launched a petition on April 17 calling on the government to immediately implement policies to ensure families, farmers and businesses have affordable and reliable energy.
“Since the Liberals have taken office, electricity rates have tripled and hydro bills have skyrocketed by 56%,” stated Pettapiece in a press release. “This is completely unacceptable.”
The MPP says electricity costs in Ontario are now among the highest in North America. In 2013, the government’s own estimates showed that they plan to hike electricity costs 42% by 2018, he states.
“The government must hear about how skyrocketing energy costs are affecting us in Perth-Wellington,” commented Pettapiece. “I encourage everyone who is frustrated with their rising hydro bills to sign this petition so that I can continue to bring your concerns to the government’s attention.”
Pettapiece will introduce all completed petitions in the Ontario legislature. The government will then have 24 legislative business days to provide a response to each petition.
The petition is available at: www.pettapiece.ca/petitions. Hard copies are also available in his office. Completed petitions can be returned in their original form to Pettapiece’s constituency office: 55 Lorne Avenue East, Stratford, Ontario, N5A 6S4.
Anyone without access to the Internet is encouraged to contact Pettapiece’s office to have a petition mailed.
