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Fredericton residents have questions about high power bills, panel has few answers
Residents challenged NB Power panel on unclear causes of rising bills after smart meter installation amid utility's $5-billion debt and over 20% residential rate increase in two years.
- Randy Dickinson asked panel members why his power bill spiked after installing a smart meter, but panel member Duncan Hawthorne said NB Power could not provide a clear answer.
- Premier Susan Holt stated that the status quo at the debt-laden NB Power utility is unacceptable with its $5 billion debt and rising rates.
- Hawthorne noted that while New Brunswick has 85% of its power from non-emitting sources which is positive, he sensed genuine anger from people about the situation more than just concern.
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Fredericton residents have questions about high power bills, panel has few answers
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