Manitoba Hydro won’t meet winter export budget, thanks to widespread drought and low water
Crown corporation conserving water to ensure Manitoban customers can heat their homes
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This article was published 14/09/2021 (1504 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Manitoba Hydro doesn’t expect to generate enough electricity this winter to meet its export budget, thanks to months of dry conditions across the Lake Winnipeg watershed.
The Crown corporation is trying to hold back as much water as possible to ensure Manitobans have enough electricity this winter.
But there won’t be enough water flowing through the Nelson River to allow the province to meet its targets for exporting power outside its borders.
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