Mr. Speaker, I think eventually there will only be a substantial drop if the price of fuel goes down. I don't know how likely that is or if we are able to switch the whole system in the Power Corporation to gas-fired generators or, better yet, over to hydro. As long as we are relying on diesel fuel, we are always going to be subject to whatever the prices are. As well, the cost of operating the Power Corporation continues to be high as long as we are on diesel. The important point is, Mr. Speaker, that the territorial power support program does level this all out back to a Yellowknife rate. So even though we talk about a 38 cent per kilowatt rate, that's not what people are paying for the first 700 or first 1,000 kilowatts depending on their situation. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Joe Handley on Question 121-14(6): Increased Cost Of Electrical Power In Inuvik
In the Legislative Assembly on February 28th, 2003. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 121-14(6): Increased Cost Of Electrical Power In Inuvik
Question 121-14(6): Increased Cost Of Electrical Power In Inuvik
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 27th, 2003
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