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FortisBC increasing rates by nearly 3 per cent in January

FortisBC customers can expect to pay more in the new year as the utility is hiking its electricity rates by 2.96 per cent.

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The increase is to help cover costs of infrastructure improvements, including equipment maintenance and upgrades.

According to the utility, the rate increase works out to about $3.81 per month for the average homeowner.

 

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