Weather Network and power grid get together to conserve power, save money

TORONTO – Thanks to a new partnership between The Weather Network and Ontario's Independent Electricity System Operator, electricity consumers in the province can tap into updates on the Ontario power grid while checking their local forecast. IESO and The Weather Network have launched a joint initiative that lets consumers monitor demand during the day and see how it affects both the reliability of the power system and the price they pay. Weather has one of the largest influences on electricity demand in Ontario, so such a partnership makes sense. "This past summer, a one degree increase in temperature caused Ontario...