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Yes, in a lot of jurisdictions, that's the generator cost. Generation is typically < 1/3rd the total cost of electricity.

Here in NZ, I get a generation charge, a national lines charge, and a local lines charge per kwh. Then I've got an additional daily charge to be connected to the network. It works out to NZ$0.22/kwh.

Electricity isn't very useful when it's at the hydro lake!

[Edited to add numbers] Looking into it, Ontario power is:

(Peak 11AM-5PM) 12.4c/kWh generation. 3.37c/kWh distribution 1.21c/kWh transmission

$17.29/mo connection.

So, that's CDN16.98c/kWh delivered to a suburban home.

Still, nowhere near 30c/kWh.



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