Power rate hike pending for N.W.T., public hearings begin Monday in Yellowknife – CBC

by ahnationtalk on July 10, 2017393 Views

Community groups and the public are welcome to question and clarify the proposal for power rate hikes

Jul 10, 2017

The Northwest Territories Power Corporation (NTPC) wants to hike power rates — again — and its proposed price plan comes under scrutiny by the Public Utilities Board this week.

A week-long public hearing starts Monday in Yellowknife. Community groups will question, clarify, and cross-examine the costs and rates described in the Northwest Territories Power Corporation’s general rate application.

This public hearing is the final step before a decision on the power corporation’s proposal to raise rates through to 2019.

Interim rates have already been approved by the Public Utilities Board. The cost of power increased 4.8 per cent last year.

Read More: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/power-rate-hike-nwt-public-hearing-1.4195909

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