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Understanding electricity prices

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The Ontario Power Authority (OPA) wants electricity consumers to better understand how prices are determined to help them get maximum benefit from using this valuable resource.

This introduction to electricity pricing links to specific segments on electricity pricing in Ontario and offers context for what is paid for electricity in the province.

Questions regarding the pricing of electricity in Ontario that are not addressed by these resources may be referred directly to the OPA by e-mail at: info@powerauthority.on.ca.  

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