Should Going Green Come With Big Monetary Costs? Ontario’s Electricity Hike

Wind turbines will be included as part of Ontario's $8 billion in approved green energy projects which will increase energy costs

Green initiatives typically aren’t cheap, meaning that some individuals are able to afford to dive all in to the green movement and others have to pick and choose due to financial constraints. In some cases, the big monetary costs don’t seem justified, in others, it makes sense that new innovations might be a bit more pricey particularly when there is a measurable benefit or even a long-term savings for the user. The latest green controversy surrounds a major hike in electricity prices set to take place in Ontario, Canada.

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