News - Manitoba Hydro

In the midst of the hottest summer in 30 years, Manitoba Hydro is taking steps to address unusually high estimated bills for some customers where the escalation can’t be explained by increased cooling needs.

The Manitoba government has proclaimed The Efficiency Manitoba Act, allowing for the launch of a new stand-alone Crown corporation that will deliver demand-side management of electricity and natural gas programs and services.

Manitoba Hydro released its annual report showing a total consolidated net income of $71 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017, up from $49 million in 2015-16.

On May 5, 2017, Manitoba Hydro filed a Letter of Application for its 2017-18 General Rate Application with the Public Utilities Board.

The Manitoba government has passed an Order in Council providing the Public Utilities Board with special authority to access information on Manitoba Hydro’s financial health and capital expenditure plans during the process of the 2017-18 General Rate Application.

Manitoba Hydro will offer a voluntary departure program to its employees in support of its previously announced plan to significantly reduce its overall workforce.

Three locked Manitoba Hydro service yards were broken into over the weekend, with thieves also breaking into company vehicles.

Manitoba Hydro is moving forward with building two transmission lines that will strengthen the reliability of southern Manitoba’s electricity supply after receiving an Environment Act Licence from the Province of Manitoba on January 30.

Manitoba Hydro is advising its customers to avoid estimated bills by ensuring that meters are kept clear and accessible for meter readers.

A number of Manitoba Hydro residential customers have reported solicitors falsely claiming to be affiliated with the utility knocking on doors and asking to check furnaces and test water conditions.