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Low rates, high reliability

Many locations throughout North America face rising power rates, energy shortages, reliability problems and uncertainty with long-term power supplies. For business owners, these problems have a direct impact on their bottom line and may even affect the long-term success of their businesses. Manitoba stands apart from other locations because it has:

Published electricity rates that are among North America's lowest

Manitoba’s electrical rates are among the most affordable in North America and surveys conducted by Hydro Quebec have repeatedly shown Manitoba as the most competitive in terms of published electrical rates for large industrial customers.

High system reliability

The quality and reliability of the electricity generated by Manitoba Hydro ranks among the best in the world. Reliability indices, used to measure delivery performance since 1984, show that power outage frequency and average outage duration are substantially lower in Manitoba than the composite average of other utilities across Canada.

Abundant existing generating capacity and certainty of future power supplies

Almost 100% of Manitoba’s electricity comes from environmentally sustainable hydroelectric generation.  The rivers in Manitoba that supply power have more than twice the hydroelectric potential of Niagara Falls, and to date, only 50% of this potential has been harnessed.

Manitoba Hydro is planning capital investments of approximately $15 billion for major new generation and transmission projects over the next 10 to 15 years. These projects will serve the growing needs of Manitoba customers and will ensure a stable, reliable and cost-effective supply of electricity long into the future.

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