Economically, the decrease in the lifespan of the reservoir will bring a reduction in electricity generating capacity, losses to the agricultural sector due to a decline in rice production, and water shortages.

We're focused on things that will do one of three things. Put more electrons into the system, more electricity, reduce the demand by conservation and energy efficiency, and make the transmission, distribution, billing and generating system more efficient.

Lighting is too expensive, so we plan to lease the lights from TECO. The cost of electricity will be passed on to businesses along the road.

We're removing one of the five generators which produces electricity on the ship. It will be sent away to a special workshop and will probably be re-installed in October, when the ship comes back to her home base of Parry Sound for summer maintenance work.

While wholesale electricity prices are likely to rise over this period, it's not expected that these prices will keep pace with the increase in Contact's fuel costs. There will be significant pressure on the company's trading margins.

There's an electricity and a buzz. When he does return, there will be a sense of normalcy here.