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Types of Electricity Rates
For residential and small business customers that buy electricity from their utility, there are two different types of rates: Time of Use (TOU) and Tiered. You can always find the latest rates from the Ontario Energy Board
Time of Use (TOU)
If you are a customer with Time of Use pricing, your bill will break down electricity usage into the three periods set by the Ontario Energy Board. These periods are on-peak, mid-peak, and off-peak. The three-time periods typically change twice a year on May 1st and November 1st. The electricity that is used on weekends and holidays is charged at the off-peak price all year long.
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TOU Price Periods
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Winter (Nov1 - Apr 30)
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Summer (May 1 - Oct 31)
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TOU Prices (¢/kWh)
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Off-Peak
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Weekdays 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. Weekends and holidays all day
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Weekdays 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. Weekends and holidays all day
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7.6
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Mid-Peak
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Weekdays 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Weekdays 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
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12.2
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On-Peak
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Weekdays 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
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Weekdays 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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15.8
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TOU Prices reflect the current winter rates (Nov 1 – Apr 30)
Tiered
With Tiered prices, you can use a certain amount of electricity each month at a lower price. Once that limit (called a threshold) is exceeded, a higher price applies. The threshold changes with the season to reflect changing usage patterns – for example, there are fewer hours of daylight in the winter and some customers use electric heating.
| Tier Thresholds | Winter (Nov. 1 - Apr. 30) | Summer(May 1 - Oct. 31) | Tiered Rates (¢/kWh) |
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| Tier 1 | Residential – first 1,000 kWh/month Non-residential – first 750 kWh/month |
Residential – first 600 kWh/month Non-residential – first 750 kWh/month |
9.3 |
| Tier 2 | Residential – for electricity used above 1,000 kWh/month. Non-residential – for electricity used above 750 kWh/month |
Residential – for electricity used above 600 kWh/month Non-residential – for electricity used above 750 kWh/month |
11.0 |
The Tiered Rates reflect the current winter season (Nov 1 – Apr 30)
Time of Use (TOU)
If you are a customer with Time of Use pricing, your bill will break down electricity usage into the three periods set by the Ontario Energy Board. These periods are on-peak, mid-peak, and off-peak. The three-time periods typically change twice a year on May 1st and November 1st. The electricity that is used on weekends and holidays is charged at the off-peak price all year long.
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TOU Price Periods
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Winter (Nov1 - Apr 30)
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Summer (May 1 - Oct 31)
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TOU Prices (¢/kWh)
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Off-Peak
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Weekdays 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. Weekends and holidays all day
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Weekdays 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. Weekends and holidays all day
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7.4
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Mid-Peak
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Weekdays 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Weekdays 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
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10.2
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On-Peak
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Weekdays 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
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Weekdays 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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15.1
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Tiered
With Tiered prices, you can use a certain amount of electricity each month at a lower price. Once that limit (called a threshold) is exceeded, a higher price applies. The threshold changes with the season to reflect changing usage patterns – for example, there are fewer hours of daylight in the winter and some customers use electric heating.
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TOU Price Periods
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Winter (Nov1 - Apr 30)
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Summer (May 1 - Oct 31)
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TOU Prices (¢/kWh)
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Off-Peak
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Weekdays 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. Weekends and holidays all day
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Weekdays 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. Weekends and holidays all day
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7.4
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Mid-Peak
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Weekdays 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Weekdays 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
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10.2
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On-Peak
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Weekdays 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
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Weekdays 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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15.1
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