Commercial Rates

Electricity Rates

Time-of-Use Price Plan Nov 1, 2024Nov 1, 2025
On-Peak15.8 ¢/kWh20.3 ¢/kWh
Mid-Peak12.2 ¢/kWh15.7 ¢/kWh
Off-Peak7.6 ¢/kWh9.8 ¢/kWh
Chart showing time of use pricing structure.
Tiered Price Plan Nov 1, 2024Nov 1, 2025
Tier 1 (first 750kWh for small business)9.3 ¢/kWh12.0 ¢/kWh
Tier 2 (after surpassing threshold)11.0 ¢/kWh14.2 ¢/kWh
Chart showing tiered pricing structure.
Ultra-Low Overnight Price Plan Nov 1, 2024Nov 1, 2025
On-Peak28.4 ¢/kWh39.1 ¢/kWh
Mid-Peak12.2 ¢/kWh15.7 ¢/kWh
Off-Peak7.6 ¢/kWh9.8 ¢/kWh
Ultra-Low Overnight2.8 ¢/kWh3.9 ¢/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:

  • 23.5% (Ontario Electricity Rebate) for usage as of Nov 1, 2025.
  • 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)2026 Rates2025 Rates
Service Charge$46.66/month$45.06/month
Smart Metering Entity Charge
Effective until December 31, 2027
$0.42/month$0.42/month
Distribution Volumetric Rate$0.0162/kWh$0.0156/kWh
Rate Rider for Disposition of Deferral/Variance Accounts$0.0004/kWh$(0.0008)/kWh
Rate Rider for Disposition of Large-Use Deferral/Variance Accounts$(0.0006)/kWh$(0.0003)/kWh
Rate Rider for Disposition of Capacity Based Recovery Account Applicable only for Class B Customers$0.0005/kWh$0.0002/kWh
Rider for Disposition of Global Adjustment Account – Applicable only for Non-RPP Customers$0.0005/kWh$0.0006/kWh
Transmission – Network Service Rate$0.0106/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$0.0006/kWh$0.0004/kWh
Regulatory – Rural/Remote Rate Protection$0.0006/kWh$0.0015/kWh
Regulatory – Standard Supply Service$0.25/month$0.25/month
General Service Greater than 50kW (50>GS<4,999kW)2026 Rates2025 Rates
Service Charge$333.48/month$322.05/month
Distribution Volumetric Rate$3.1576/kW$3.0493/kW
Rate Rider for Disposition of Deferral/Variance Accounts$0.1869/kW$(0.2557)/kW
Rate Rider for Disposition of Large-Use Deferral/Variance Accounts$(0.0935)/kW$(0.0482)/kW
Rate Rider for Disposition of Capacity Based Recovery Account Applicable only for Class B Customers$0.1897/kW$0.0739/kW
Rider for Disposition of Global Adjustment Account – Applicable only for Non-RPP Customers$0.0005/kWh$0.0006/kWh
Transmission – Network Service Rate$4.6839/kW$4.6346/kW
Transmission – Line & Transformation$1.0450/kW$1.0674/kW
Transmission – Network Service Rate (EV CHARGING)$0.7963/kW
Transmission – Line & Transformation (EV CHARGING)$0.1776/kW
Regulatory – Wholesale Market Service$0.0041/kWh$0.0041/kWh
Regulatory – Capacity Based Recovery$0.0006/kWh$0.0004/kWh
Regulatory – Rural/Remote Rate Protection$0.0006/kWh$0.0015/kWh
Regulatory – Standard Supply Service$0.25/month$0.25/month
Large Use Service Greater than 5,000kW (GS>5,000kW)2026 Rates2025 Rates
Service Charge$4371.65/month$4,221.78/month
Distribution Volumetric Rate$3.0128/kW$2.9095/kW
Rate Rider for Disposition of Deferral/Variance Accounts$0.3023/kW$(0.3589)/kW
Rate Rider for Disposition of Large-Use Deferral/Variance Accounts$(0.0515)/kW$(0.0259)/kW
Transmission – Network Service Rate$6.42/kW$6.25/kW
Transmission – Line & Transformation$1.02/kW$1.00/kW
Regulatory – Wholesale Market Service$0.0041/kWh$0.0041/kWh
Regulatory – Capacity Based Recovery$0.0006 /kWh$0.0004/kWh
Regulatory – Rural/Remote Rate Protection$0.0006 /kWh$0.0015/kWh
Regulatory – Standard Supply Service$0.25 /month$0.25/month

 

Unmetered Scattered Load2026 Rates2025 Rates
Service Charge$26.70/month$25.78/month
Distribution Volumetric Rate$0.0072/kWh$0.0070/kWh
Rate Rider for Disposition of Deferral/Variance Accounts$0.0006/kWh$(0.0008)/kWh
Rate Rider for Disposition of Large-Use Deferral/Variance Accounts$(0.0012)/kWh$(0.0006)/kWh
Rate Rider for Disposition of Capacity Based Recovery Account Applicable only for Class B Customers$0.0005/kWh$0.0002/kWh
Rider for Disposition of Global Adjustment Account – Applicable only for Non-RPP Customers$0.0005/kWh$0.0006/kWh
Transmission – Network Service Rate$0.0106/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$0.0006/kWh$0.0004/kWh
Regulatory – Rural/Remote Rate Protection$0.0006/kWh$0.0015/kWh
Regulatory – Standard Supply Service$0.25/month$0.25/month

 

Street Lighting2026 Rates2025 Rates
Service Charge (per connection)$8.51/month$8.22/month
Distribution Volumetric Rate$12.7885/kW$12.3501/kW
Rate Rider for Disposition of Deferral/Variance Accounts$(4.2615)/kW$(2.3871)/kW
Rate Rider for Disposition of Large-Use Deferral/Variance Accounts$(2.8640)/kW$(1.4399)/kW
Rate Rider for Disposition of Capacity Based Recovery Account Applicable only for Class B Customers$0.1838/kW$0.0713/kW
Rider for Disposition of Global Adjustment Account – Applicable only for Non-RPP Customers$0.0005/kWh$0.0006/kWh
Transmission – Network Service Rate$3.2679/kW$3.2335/kW
Transmission – Line & Transformation$0.3359/kW$0.3431/kW
Regulatory – Wholesale Market Service$0.0041/kWh$0.0041/kWh
Regulatory – Capacity Based Recovery$0.0006/kWh$0.0004/kWh
Regulatory – Rural/Remote Rate Protection$0.0006/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 (Current)

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 AccountSame as General Service less than 50kW (GS<50)
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$40.59

*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)