Commercial Rates

Electricity Rates

Time-of-Use Price Plan Nov 1, 2023Nov 1, 2024
On-Peak18.2 ¢/kWh15.8 ¢/kWh
Mid-Peak12.2 ¢/kWh12.2 ¢/kWh
Off-Peak8.7 ¢/kWh7.6 ¢/kWh
Chart showing time of use pricing structure.
Tiered Price Plan Nov 1, 2023Nov 1, 2024
Tier 1 (first 750kWh for small business)10.3 ¢/kWh9.3 ¢/kWh
Tier 2 (after surpassing threshold)12.5 ¢/kWh11.0 ¢/kWh
Chart showing tiered pricing structure.
Ultra-Low Overnight Price Plan Nov 1, 2023Nov 1, 2024
On-Peak28.6 ¢/kWh28.4 ¢/kWh
Mid-Peak12.2 ¢/kWh12.2 ¢/kWh
Off-Peak8.7 ¢/kWh7.6 ¢/kWh
Ultra-Low Overnight2.8 ¢/kWh2.8 ¢/kWh
Chart showing ultra-low overnight pricing structure.

NOTE:  Rates are set by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) and are subject to change every six months (May 1 & November 1). All electric charges are reduced on small business bills by:

  • 13.1% (Ontario Electricity Rebate) for usage as of Nov 1, 2024.
  • 19.3% (Ontario Electricity Rebate) for usage as of Nov 1, 2023.
  • 11.7% (Ontario Electricity Rebate) for usage as of Nov 1, 2022.
  • 17.0% (Ontario Electricity Rebate) for usage as of Nov 1, 2021.
  • 18.9% (Ontario Electricity Rebate) for usage as of May 1, 2021.

ELECTRICITY RATES

General Service less than 50kW (GS<50)2024 Rates2025 Rates
Service Charge$43.56 /month$45.06 /month
Smart Metering Entity Charge
Effective until December 31, 2027
$0.42 /month$0.42 /month
Distribution Volumetric Rate$0.0140 /kWh$0.0156 /kWh
Rate Rider for Disposition of Deferral/Variance Accounts $0.0032 /kWh$(0.0008) /kWh
Rate Rider for Disposition of Account 1576 – effective until December 31, 2024$0.0006 /kWh
Rate Rider for Disposition of Large-Use Deferral/Variance Accounts – effective until December 31, 2025$(0.0003) /kWh
Rate Rider for Disposition of Capacity Based Recovery Account Applicable only for Class B Customers $(0.0001) /kWh$0.0002 /kWh
Rate Rider for Disposition of Deferral/Variance Accounts – Group 2 – effective until December 31, 2024 Rate$0.0007 /kWh
Rider for Disposition of Global Adjustment Account – Applicable only for Non-RPP Customers$0.0004 /kWh$0.0006 /kWh
Transmission – Network Service Rate$0.0099 /kWh$0.0105 /kWh
Transmission – Line & Transformation$0.0014 /kWh$0.0014 /kWh
Regulatory – Wholesale Market Service$0.0041 /kWh$0.0041 /kWh
Regulatory – Capacity Based Recovery$0.0004 /kWh$0.0004 /kWh
Regulatory – Rural/Remote Rate Protection$0.0014 /kWh
$0.0014 /kWh
Regulatory – Standard Supply Service$0.25 /month$0.25 /month
General Service Greater than 50kW (50>GS<4,999kW)2024 Rates2025 Rates
Service Charge$311.31 /month$322.05 /month
Distribution Volumetric Rate$2.7766 /kW$3.0493 /kW
Rate Rider for Disposition of Deferral/Variance Accounts$1.2862 /kW$(0.2557) /kW
Rate Rider for Disposition of Large-Use Deferral/Variance Accounts$(0.0482) /kW
Rate Rider for Disposition of Account 1576 – effective until December 31, 2024$0.2226 /kW
Rate Rider for Disposition of Capacity Based Recovery Account Applicable only for Class B Customers$(0.0407) /kW$0.0739 /kW
Rate Rider for Disposition of Deferral/Variance Accounts – Group 2 – effective until December 31, 2024 Rate$0.0931/kW
Rider for Disposition of Global Adjustment Account – Applicable only for Non-RPP Customers$0.0004 /kWh$0.0006 /kWh
Transmission – Network Service Rate$4.3814 /kW$4.6346 /kW
Transmission – Line & Transformation$1.0613 /kW$1.0674 /kW
Regulatory – Wholesale Market Service$0.0041 /kWh$0.0041 /kWh
Regulatory – Capacity Based Recovery$0.0004 /kWh$0.0004 /kWh
Regulatory – Rural/Remote Rate Protection$0.0014 /kWh$0.0015 /kWh
Regulatory – Standard Supply Service$0.25 /month$0.25 /month
Large Use Service Greater than 5,000kW (GS>5,000kW)2024 Rates2025 Rates
Service Charge$4,080.99 /month$4,221.78 /month
Distribution Volumetric Rate$2.7091 /kW$2.9095 /kW
Rate Rider for Disposition of Deferral/Variance Accounts$2.3933 /kW$(0.3589) /kW
Rate Rider for Disposition of Large-Use Deferral/Variance Accounts$(0.0259) /kW
Rate Rider for Disposition of Account 1576 – effective until December 31, 2024$0.4142 /kW
Rate Rider for Disposition of Deferral/Variance Accounts – Group 2 – effective until December 31, 2024$0.0385/kW
Transmission – Network Service Rate$5.76 /kW$6.25 /kW
Transmission – Line & Transformation$0.95 /kW$1.00 /kW
Regulatory – Wholesale Market Service$0.0041 /kWh$0.0041 /kWh
Regulatory – Capacity Based Recovery$0.0004 /kWh$0.0004 /kWh
Regulatory – Rural/Remote Rate Protection$0.0014 /kWh$0.0015 /kWh
Regulatory – Standard Supply Service$0.25 /month$0.25 /month

 

Unmetered Scattered Load2024 Rates2025 Rates
Service Charge$24.18 /month$25.78 /month
Distribution Volumetric Rate$0.0064 /kWh$0.0070 /kWh
Rate Rider for Disposition of Deferral/Variance Accounts$0.0033 /kWh$(0.0008) /kWh
Rate Rider for Disposition of Large-Use Deferral/Variance Accounts$(0.0006) /kWh
Rate Rider for Disposition of Account 1576 – effective until December 31, 2024$0.0006/kWh
Rate Rider for Disposition of Capacity Based Recovery Account Applicable only for Class B Customers $(0.0001) /kWh$0.0002/kWh
Rate Rider for Disposition of Deferral/Variance Accounts – Group 2 – effective until December 31, 2024 Rate$0.0014 /kWh
Rider for Disposition of Global Adjustment Account – Applicable only for Non-RPP Customers$0.0004/kWh$0.0006/kWh
Transmission – Network Service Rate$0.0099 /kWh$0.0105 /kWh
Transmission – Line & Transformation$0.0014 /kWh$0.0014 /kWh
Regulatory – Wholesale Market Service$0.0041 /kWh$0.0041 /kWh
Regulatory – Capacity Based Recovery$0.0004 /kWh$0.0004 /kWh
Regulatory – Rural/Remote Rate Protection$0.0014 /kWh$0.0015 /kWh
Regulatory – Standard Supply Service$0.25 /month$0.25 /month

 

Street Lighting2024 Rates2025 Rates
Service Charge (per connection)$7.95 /month$8.22 /month
Distribution Volumetric Rate$6.9263 /kW$12.3501 /kW
Rate Rider for Disposition of Deferral/Variance Accounts$1.1749 /kW$(2.3871) /kW
Rate Rider for Disposition of Large-Use Deferral/Variance Accounts$(1.4399) /kW
Rate Rider for Disposition of Account 1576 – effective until December 31, 2024$0.2033 /kW
Rate Rider for Disposition of Capacity Based Recovery Account Applicable only for Class B Customers$(0.0369)/kW$0.0713 /kW
Rate Rider for Disposition of Deferral/Variance Accounts – Group 2 – effective until December 31, 2024 Rate$3.0903/kW
Rider for Disposition of Global Adjustment Account – Applicable only for Non-RPP Customers$0.0004 /kWh$0.0006 /kWh
Transmission – Network Service Rate$3.0569 /kW$3.2335 /kW
Transmission – Line & Transformation$0.3411 /kW$0.3431 /kW
Regulatory – Wholesale Market Service$0.0041 /kWh$0.0041 /kWh
Regulatory – Capacity Based Recovery$0.0004 /kWh$0.0004 /kWh
Regulatory – Rural/Remote Rate Protection$0.0014 /kWh$0.0015 /kWh
Regulatory – Standard Supply Service$0.25 /month$0.25 /month
LOSS FACTORS 
Total Loss Factor – Secondary Metered Customer < 5,000 kW1.0374
Total Loss Factor – Secondary Metered Customer > 5,000 kW1.0145
Total Loss Factor – Primary Metered Customer < 5,000 kW1.0274
Total Loss Factor – Primary Metered Customer > 5,000 kW1.0045

Service Charges

As approved by the Ontario Energy Board

Monthly distribution and electricity rates will be shown on a Rates Card to be provided with customer bills. The Ontario Energy Board also approved the following charges:

Customer Administration ChargeRate
Arrears Certificate – Hydro$15.00
Arrears Certificate – Water (no HST)$15.00
Statement of Account$15.00
Pulling Post Dated Cheques$15.00
Duplicate Invoices for Previous Billing$15.00
Request for Other Billing Information$15.00
Easement Letter$15.00
Account History$15.00
Credit Reference/Credit Check (plus credit agency costs)$15.00
Returned Cheque Charge$15.00
Charge to Certify Cheque$15.00
Account set-up Charge/Change of Occupancy Charge (plus credit agency if applicable)$30.00
Special Meter Reads$115.00
Meter Dispute Charge Plus Measurement Canada Fees (if meter found correct)$145.00
 
 
GENERATION CHARGES 
Monthly Charge for a MicroFIT Account$10.00
Monthly Charge for a FIT Account$45.06
NON-PAYMENT OF ACCOUNT 
Late Payment – per month1.5%
Late Payment – per annum19.56%
Reconnect Charges at Meter – During Regular Hours$115.00
Reconnect Charges at Meter – After Regular Hours$415.00
Reconnect Charges at Pole – During Regular Hours$225.00
Reconnect Charges at Pole – After Regular Hours$810.00
 
TEMPORARY SERVICES 
Temporary Service Install & Remove – Overhead – No transformer$Variable
Temporary Service Install & Remove – Underground – No Transformer$Variable
Temporary Service Install & Remove – Overhead – with Transformer$Variable
 
OTHER SERVICES 
Service Call – Customer-owned Equipment – During Regular Hours$225.00
Service Call – Customer-owned Equipment – After Regular Hours$810.00
Specific Charge for Access to the Power Poles – per pole/year$39.14

*7-7 demand charge is from 7:00:00 (am) to 19:00:00 (pm)

**ALL above charges are subject to HST (exception water arrears certificate)