The carbon charge and your electricity costs

The federal carbon charge applies only to consumption of fossil fuels. While almost all of the electricity produced in Manitoba is virtually emission free, we do buy fossil fuels for our operations. This includes diesel fuel for our fleet vehicles, and natural gas for building heat or the infrequent use of the natural gas-fuelled Selkirk and Brandon generating stations.

In a typical year, higher prices for these fuels coming from the carbon charge will result in a very small addition to our overall electricity costs. As with all costs, they will be recovered from our electricity customers through rates set by the Public Utilities Board.