Ontario's Liberal government is cancelling plans to purchase up to 1,000 megawatts of wind and solar power to help keep rates down for consumers. Energy Minister Glenn Thibeault says the province has a good supply of electricity for the next 10 years and doesn't need to contract for more green energy. (Thibeault says he's looking for other ways to reduce costs in the province's next long-term energy plan, which is scheduled to be released next year.)

Date: 2016-09-27
Placeline: TORONTO.
Source: The Canadian Press
Length: 14 seconds

Transcript Prediction: << so today's decision is expected to save up to 3.8 billion dollars and electricity system cost saving the typical residential electricity consumer an average of approximately $2.45 per month on their electricity bill >>

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