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Manitobans polled on electricity rate hike, different rates during the day

The Manitoba government is polling residents about a potential electricity rate hike and different rates during the day, as reported by Manitoba Hydro.
Manitoba Hydro has faced challenges with aging infrastructure and increased energy demand, stating that reliability may decrease without investments.
The government confirmed it will seek no increase for 2025, following a one-year rate freeze in its 2023 election platform.
Finance Minister Adrien Sala mentioned reliance on a long-term energy policy to keep energy bills low.

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CBC News

Manitoba Hydro looks for feedback on possible electricity rate hike, different rates during the day

While the Manitoba government has promised to keep electricity rates low, the province's energy Crown corporation is asking people for their thoughts on a rate hike for electricity and changes that could see different rates applied at different times of the day.

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Winnipeg Free Press

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Manitobans polled on electricity rate hike, different rates during the day

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While the Manitoba government has promised to keep electricity rates low, the province’s energy Crown corporation is asking people for their thoughts on a rate hike for electricity and changes that could see different rates applied at different times of the day. Manitoba Hydro has commissioned an opinion poll saying it’s faced with aging infrastructure and a growing demand for energy. The poll covers a variety of topics and floats some options. …

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