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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
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What does 'wires' mean in this case?

"Toronto Hydro–Electric System Limited is the regulated "wires" affiliate of Toronto Hydro Corporation and is one of the largest municipal electric distribution utilities in Canada."

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The answer is within your sentence: they distribute electricity, which is done via wires. From Toronto H-E Systems' mission statement: We ensure the safe and reliable delivery of electrical power to approximately 696,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers across the City of Toronto. This represents 18 per cent of electricity consumers in the province of Ontario.

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  • The answer is within your sentence: they distribute electricity, which is done via wires.
  • From Toronto H-E Systems' mission statement: We ensure the safe and reliable delivery of electrical power to approximately 696,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers across the City of Toronto.
  • This represents 18 per cent of electricity consumers in the province of Ontario.
  • We plan, maintain and operate Toronto's electrical distribution system infrastructure safely, efficiently and in an environmentally responsible manner.
  • We deliver consistent, high quality customer service and account management.
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The answer is within your sentence: they distribute electricity, which is done via wires. From Toronto H-E Systems' mission statement:

We ensure the safe and reliable delivery of electrical power to approximately 696,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers across the City of Toronto. This represents 18 per cent of electricity consumers in the province of Ontario.
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