Forces for Change in Canada's Electricity Sector: How will Consumer Interests Be Protected?

Organization

Energy Probe

Published

2002

Summary

This report analyses the factors driving change in Canadian electricity systems and evaluates the current and expected impacts on residential and other small general service electricity customers in each province. The scope of this study includes rates but extends beyond rate issues. Utility financial conditions, taxpayer subsidies, and environmental and health impacts also are reviewed in the context of an overall efficiency assessment. In order to perform the necessary quantitative and qualitative analyses, data from each province has been gathered and tabulated. This includes some details of current and proposed system structures, extent of competition (if any), role of regulator(s) and the extent of interconnection to electricity markets in other provinces or states. The study also summarizes key elements of current official policy positions relevant to each provinces' electricity sector. The purpose of the study was primarily descriptive. The study is designed to provide the reader with a national overview of electricity issues so that consumers in any particular province could have a sense for how their interests compared to the national scene.

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This research received funding support through the Office of Consumer Affairs' Contributions Program.

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Source: Consumer Policy Research Database