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Originally Posted by timun
I think the underlying problem is that people think of the delivery costs, rate riders and other charges as "fixed" and therefore there is no incentive to reduce consumption, when mostly they are not fixed. The rate is fixed by the AUC, you can't shop around for a better 'deal' on these charges, but the total charge tracks with your consumption.
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What would you suggest as an alternative? Alberta Hydro?
As for your other point on consumers don't push back and the AUC simply rubber stamps rates, my experience in rate proceedings would strongly disagree with your statement.