Pause for thought?

Electricity deregulation in Ontario promises to avoid the price hikes and power shortages seen in some markets. So why are end-users unhappy? Kevin Foster reports

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The impending deregulation of the electricity sector in the Canadian province of Ontario is drawing fire from some end-users, who say incumbent utility Ontario Power Generation (OPG) will retain too much market power after market opening on May 1. But other market watchers say low wholesale prices and a generous reserve margin will help Ontario avoid any price shocks as it moves smoothly to competition.

The move to deregulate electricity enjoys wide support from industry, government and the

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