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The OEB is not on Facebook

Recent posts on Facebook have led to some concerns from residents in Sables-Spanish Rivers Township and Espanola about possible hydro scams.

The Ontario Energy Board issued a consumer alert warning to the public about emails, and now Facebook postings that are not endorsed nor affiliated with them on qualifying or applying for government energy rebates.

According to the release, the Ontario Electricity Support Program does not have a Facebook page and any Facebook page is not endorsed by or related to the OEB in any way.

In addition, fake emails typically include a link to an “application form” for these rebates that requires the consumer to schedule a home energy assessment.

The OEB says a home energy assessment is not required to apply for administered energy bill payment assistance program.

It should be noted that North Bay Hydro, the utility that is in the process of taking over Espanola Hydro and is conducting a phone survey for delivery of services in the local communities but does not include rebate programming.

Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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