Manitoba Hydro export to U.S. cooperative

Summary#

Manitoba Hydro‑Electric Board has applied to the Commission of the Canada Energy Regulator to export electricity to Roseau Electric Cooperative Inc. in the United States. The application asks to export up to 20 kW and 60,000 kWh of firm energy in any consecutive 12‑month period for August 1, 2020, to July 31, 2025; the regulator is asking for public comments before it decides.

What it does#

• Asks the regulator to authorize exports of electricity from Manitoba Hydro‑Electric Board to Roseau Electric Cooperative Inc. for the period August 1, 2020, to July 31, 2025.
• Specifies the maximum export levels: 20 kW of power and 60,000 kWh of firm energy in any consecutive 12‑month period.
• The Commission of the Canada Energy Regulator is inviting written submissions and will consider them before issuing a permit or recommending a longer licensing process to the federal government.
• The deadline for written submissions is June 26, 2020; the deadline for any answers from the applicant is July 11, 2020.

Who's affected#

• The main parties named are Manitoba Hydro‑Electric Board (the applicant) and Roseau Electric Cooperative Inc. (the U.S. buyer).
• The Commission of the Canada Energy Regulator and anyone who wants to comment on the export (including local customers, neighbouring utilities, or other stakeholders) may be involved.
• Because the export size is relatively small, most Canadians are unlikely to be affected directly.

Why it matters#

• This is part of how cross‑border electricity trade is reviewed and approved. The regulator is checking whether the export should proceed and giving the public a chance to comment.
• The quantities requested (20 kW, 60,000 kWh) are small, so any supply or price effects would likely be local or limited.
• If you are a customer, local stakeholder, or neighbour of the parties named, this is an opportunity to make your views known before the regulator decides.