The Public Utilities Board has turned down a recent bid by Manitoba Hydro to increase electricity rates by 3.5%.
The increase, which if approved would take effect on April 1st, follows a 3.6% increase in rates that was approved in June 2018.
The P.U.B's decision now means there will be public hearings on the rate hike request, and a final decision will be made around late May or early June.
