What We Don't Do
While the PUB has a broad mandate to ensure reliable public utility services to Manitobans, it is limited in its jurisdiction based on the authority of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly.
Regarding Manitoba Hydro, the PUB does NOT
Regulate or manage the electricity daily operations
Approve Manitoba Hydro's electricity capital expenditures including dams, transmission lines or export contracts
Regulate Manitoba Hydro's electricity disconnection
Regulate electricity service extensions by Manitoba Hydro
Regarding Manitoba Public Insurance, the PUB does NOT
Regarding Water and Wastewater utilities, the PUB does NOT
Regulate the daily operations of water and wastewater utilities
Oversee water quality for the province of Manitoba, including the City of WInnipeg
Regulate the water or wastewater rates for the City of Winnipeg
Regarding Other, the PUB does NOT
Approve rates for propane sold in tanks
Approve rates for gasoline, diesel or other petroleum products