Mr. Speaker, no, at this point in time we do not have plans to move to a one-rate system. That's something we may, in this assembly, want to look at. I am not sure. There are no definite plans to do it. In the longer term though, we would certainly want to consider trying to achieve that goal. Mr. Speaker, I should also point out that we do, at this time, set the prices in all of the diesel communities based on the Yellowknife price or cost of power per kilowatt for the first 700 kilowatts for all residents. That is enough to run all but larger homes, so I would hope that residents would also be careful with the consumption in their houses if they find they are going over 700. But for the first 700, it should be and will be the same as the Yellowknife rates. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Joe Handley on Question 181-15(3): Rising Fuel Prices And Power Rates
In the Legislative Assembly on May 31st, 2004. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 181-15(3): Rising Fuel Prices And Power Rates
Question 181-15(3): Rising Fuel Prices And Power Rates
Item 6: Oral Questions
May 30th, 2004
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