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Energy Matters
Charging your device safely
Farm equipment has doubled in size. Power lines haven’t.
Apply for a free annual permit to drive or tow farm equipment that exceeds 4.8 metres in height.
Trouble paying your bill?
Manitoba Hydro has several programs in place that can support you in these difficult times. We can work with you to establish a reasonable payment plan appropriate to your situation.
Care for your meter in winter
Check your natural gas meter regularly for snow and ice build-up.
Neighbours Helping Neighbours
Neighbours Helping Neighbours provides one-time emergency funding to help people dealing with financial hardship pay their energy bill.
Sidewall vents
Keep the area around these vents clear year-round for safe operation of the equipment.
Third year of federal carbon charge on natural gas starts April 1
The cost of natural gas increases April 1, 2021 as part of the federal government’s multi-year carbon pollution pricing system.
Ice safety tips
Before you venture out on the ice, check the weather and avoid going on the ice on warm or stormy days. Measure clear hard ice in several places.
LED street light update
About 97% of all street lights from Emerson to Churchill are now LED – that’s approximately 130,000 lights with about 75,000 in Winnipeg.
Make safety a priority in the new year
While many of us continue to work or take online courses from home for the time being, now is a good time to take a moment to keep your home as safe as possible.