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by retrac 20 days ago
Quebec has a larger grid and lower rates due to its abundant hydroelectricity.

Ontario's relatively high costs are from the supply mix which is about 50% nuclear, 30% hydro, 10% wind, 10% gas.

Residential kWh as delivered is currently (no pun intended) about 12 US cents which is a bit high if you're used to Midwestern or Alberta coal but those in California are probably envious.

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> Alberta coal

Alberta doesn't have any coal power plants afaik.

Not since 2024[0].. there's still coal mines though.

[0]: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-genesee-2-off...