Maritime Electric is Prince Edward Island's primary electricity provider, a private utility owned by Fortis Inc. Unlike most Canadian provinces where Crown corporations provide electricity, PEI's power system has significant private ownership. Maritime Electric generates, purchases, transmits, and distributes electricity to island customers. Much of PEI's electricity is imported via undersea cables from New Brunswick, supplemented by on-island generation including wind power. The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission regulates rates and service standards. Private utility ownership creates different dynamics than public systems, with shareholder returns factored into rate structures and investment decisions.