I guess Toronto Hydro's plan to get consumers to reduce consumption was a little too effective for their own liking:
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The hike is needed to cover a $10.4 million loss in revenues associated with conservation programs that began in 2005, including last year's summer challenge, which offered hydro customers a 10 per cent credit on their fall bill if they cut electricity use by 10 per cent over two months, according to the utility.
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http://www.thestar.com/Business/article/194785
Although I find this pretty funny, I'd be mad if I were a T.O resident.