What happened to Ontario Hydro?
The former Ontario Hydro was broken into five separate, independent companies. Two of the successor companies, Ontario Power Generation Inc. (OPG) and Hydro One Networks Inc. (HON) are commercial entities. Ontario Power Generation (OPG) generates electricity and competes with other generating companies in the new marketplace. Hydro One Inc. transmits and distributes electricity through its subsidiary, Hydro One Networks Inc. For more information on other Hydro One subsidiaries, please visit the Hydro One website at www.hydroone.com. The three other entities are: The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), a not-for-profit crown corporation that runs the electricity exchange for the sale and purchasing of power and arranges for the dispatch of electricity to regulated distribution companies. In turn, these distributors ensure electricity gets to your home. The Electrical Safety Authority is responsible for setting the safety standards for wiring installations and equipment and a
