(Oct. 15, 2010) Torontonians experience 10 to 15 times as many blackouts as their city counterparts in London, England. Why? The London power system is both privatized and well regulated.

Making the comparison, Lawrence Solomon says that in London, consumers receive $100 in compensation when they suffer serious blackouts – a bottom line incentive that gives the London utility the wind to maintain a good service.

Tune in at 5:30 p.m. later today for the full interview on CBC TV.