Energy Costs Having Serious Impact on the North's Economy

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"Spacek then quoted a report done by the Northern Ontario Large Urban Mayors (NOLUM) that states “The energy intensity of business in Northern Ontario is significant: 10 – 40% of operating costs. Further, the overall consumption of electricity in Northern Ontario is 80% business and 20% consumers. Therefore, Northern energy costs and the energy economy are much more significant than in Southern Ontario.”