EDMONTON — The Alberta government moved today to reduce the volatility of retail power prices and bolster consumer advocacy as Energy Minister Ken Hughes released a long overdue report on the province’s deregulated retail electricity market.

Hughes, who received a 391-page expert report called Power for the People last September, announced his government is lengthening the period over which electricity is purchased for Alberta consumers on the default rate.

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