The cities and towns selected in each utility jurisdiction are representative of population size categories.
All bills are net of discounts, income tax rebates, etc.
Newfoundland Light and Power does however include a Municipal Tax and Rate Stabilization Adjustment which is built into their rates. Hydro One Networks Inc. has a Rural Rate Assistance discount for year-round residential customers as legislated by the Ontario government under the Power Corporation Act. TransAlta Utilities no longer provides retail services, therefore was not included in the survey. These utilities have a separate rate for Rural areas. Hydro One Networks Inc.