Natural gas transmission & distribution We deliver around 2 billion cubic metres of natural gas to 130 communities across southern Manitoba every year. Most of that natural gas is brought in from Western Canada by a gas transportation pipeline owned by TransCanada Pipelines Limited (TCPL).
What does Manitoba Hydro include?
Manitoba Hydro is a provincial Crown Corporation and one of the largest integrated electricity and natural gas distribution utilities in Canada. We are a leader in providing renewable energy and clean-burning natural gas.
Are there fossil fuels in Manitoba?
Manitoba's energy supply Natural gas is the cleanest fossil fuel and a highly efficient form of energy. It is also an important energy source for business and industry in the province. Natural gas is the cleanest burning fossil fuel.
Where does Manitoba get its power?
More than 98% of electricity generated in Manitoba comes from clean and renewable sources such as hydroelectricity and wind. Manitoba currently produces a surplus of hydro-sourced energy, and exports about half of the electricity it generates.
Does Manitoba have natural gas?
Centra Gas is wholly-owned subsidiary of Manitoba Hydro, and is the principal distributor of natural gas in the Province of Manitoba.
Where does Winnipeg get its energy from?
In Manitoba, nearly 70% of our electricity is produced by hydroelectric generating stations on the Nelson River in northern Manitoba. So, we must transmit the renewable hydroelectric power it generates about 1,000 km to southern Manitoba where most people live and work, and where most businesses are located.
Does Toronto Hydro include gas?
Hydro is just electricity. Gas is separate. Water is a separate bill. In most apartments and some condos water and gas may be included.
Is electricity and gas the same bill?
Your gas bill and electric bill will typically be lumped together. Going on your utility provider's website and looking at a bill summary will give you an overview of your gas and electricity usage.
What utility is hydro?
Hydro is just a generic term for the utility that provides electrical power to your home or business. Not to be confused with the other utility called Natural Gas. “Hydro” is a reference to electricity.
Who does Manitoba Hydro sell to?
We sell our power to utilities in the United States, and Saskatchewan and Ontario. We sell our extra power to benefit you, our Manitoban customers. Without our export sales, your electricity rates would be about 20% higher than they are today.