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Manitoba Hydro's Gas Turbine Crisis | Winnipeg News
Manitoba Hydro’s $3 billion gas turbine plan is under fire after its aging turbines failed during three of the ten highest demand periods in recent winters — including a record-breaking 5,096 megawatt load. Despite claims of reliability, the utility admits these decades-old machines haven’t received critical upgrades and shut down during extreme cold snaps. Environmental advocates argue gas isn’t the answer, pushing for battery storage instead. While Hydro defends the investment as essential for winter reliability and plans to import power during peaks, critics question whether this gamble is…
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