Averaged over the year, Rose said the power bill is $225 a month upstairs and $140 a month in the basement apartment. Tenants are grateful to landlords who lower rent in order to offset higher power bills, but everyone said there's only so much wiggle room. He's seen electricity bills take on more importance for both house hunters and tenants, and said the unpredictability is tough. He said with the uncertainty about how Muskrat Falls will effect power bills, "clear direction" from the next government is crucial. Robinson said it's disheartening to think about her power bill going up further.

Source: CBC News May 15, 2019 10:30 UTC