Energy Bills

• Some Canadians not adequately heating, cooling homes as energy bills soar: StatCan

  Statistics Canada published a report Monday that showed some Canadian families have had to make adjustments to their indoor cooling and heating amid high energy costs.

  Canada

  Oct 31, 2023
  
• Manitoba New Democrats promise to install geothermal systems in thousands of homes

  The party says it would fully fund the conversion of 5,000 homes throughout the province to geothermal energy.

  Politics

  Sep 20, 2023
  
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• ‘People are in dire situations’: Calgary mayor eyes energy bill fees

  Jyoti Gondek wants to hear from experts at the city on what a change to the local access fees could mean for the budgets of Calgarians and the city.

  Canada

  Aug 9, 2023
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• High energy bills? Tips on how to cut costs during Manitoba winters

  Manitoba's energy bills often trend higher during the colder months, but local experts say there are a number of ways to save dollars while maintaining a comfortable home.

  Money

  Dec 9, 2022
• FortisBC customers to receive cost-of-living credit on electricity bills

  Customers in Kelowna, Nelson, Penticton, Summerland and Grand Forks will receive a credit based on the billing cycles for those independent utilities.

  Economy

  Nov 18, 2022
• Ottawa announces up to $250M to help Canadians transition to greener home-heating options

  Minister of environment announced the feds will invest up to $250 million to help make heating more affordable for families across the country, especially for Atlantic Canadians.

  Canada

  Sep 15, 2022
• Energy prices soar in Britain. Can Canadians expect to pay more too?

  British residents are expected to see energy cost 80 per cent more come October. Will rising energy costs overseas have any spill over effects in Canada?

  Consumer

  Aug 31, 2022
• Great Britain faces 80% price hike in energy bills amid crisis

  The energy increases are expected to push inflation above 10.1 per cent recorded in July and trigger a recession later this year, the Bank of England has predicted.

  World

  Aug 26, 2022
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• Alberta NDP proposes draft legislation to prevent utility disconnection this spring, summer

  The UCP announced the province will stop collecting the Alberta Fuel Tax and is introducing an electricity rebate but the NDP said it’s not enough, and Albertans need more relief.

  Consumer

  Mar 15, 2022
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• Manitoba Hydro says more customers struggle to keep up with energy bills

  According to Manitoba Hydro, arrears have spiked over the last couple of months, jumping from roughly 78,000 customers to 80,000 customers.

  Economy

  Mar 11, 2022