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Local Distribution Company (LDC)
A regulated utility responsible for delivering electricity from the transmission system to homes, businesses, and industries within a specific geographic area.
Local Distribution Companies operate and maintain the local electricity distribution network.
Their responsibilities typically include:
LDCs deliver electricity from the transmission grid to end-use customers through lower-voltage distribution infrastructure.
LDCs operate under licenses issued by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) and their rates are regulated to ensure fair pricing and reliable service.
Ontario has many municipal or regional LDCs that serve specific communities.
An LDC may operate thousands of kilometers of local power lines that deliver electricity to residential neighborhoods and commercial districts.
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