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Posted: March 29, 2011
Last Updated: March 29, 2011
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POWER SWITCH
How changes to Canada's electric grid affect you
What you need to know about Canada's power plans
CHANGING GRID
Provincial power strategies: How the regions compare
Find out how electricity will be generated, used across Canada in next decade
POWER CALCULATOR
Electricity: Find out what you'll pay in 2020
Enter the kilowatt-hours from your utility bill
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Balance Canada's power budget
See how using different electricity sources affects prices, carbon output
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