Time-of-Use Rates |
Most residential and small commercial customers have a smart meter and pay Time-of-Use (TOU) rates. There are three TOU price periods: On-peak, Mid-peak, and Off-peak. TOU price periods change twice a year in summer (May 1 to October 31) and in winter (November 1 to April 30). With TOU rates, you can help manage your electricity costs by shifting your usage to lower price periods when possible. Time-of-Use rates are set by the Ontario Energy Board. Alectra Utilities passes this cost through to you, without mark-up, and pays it directly to our suppliers. 
Current Rates - May 1 to October 31, 2023
The chart below shows the Time-of-Use rates effective May 1, 2023:
Previous Rates - November 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023
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The chart below shows the Time-of-Use rates effective November 1, 2022:
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Previous Rates - May 1 to October 31, 2022
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The chart below shows the Time-of-Use rates effective May 1, 2022:
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Previous Rates - February 8 to April 30, 2022
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February 8, 2022 - Time-of-Use and Tiered prices have resumed.
January 18 through February 7, 2022, electricity prices were set at the off-peak price of 8.2¢/kWh, 24 hours per day for all regulated price plan customers. The off-peak rate was applied automatically to residential, small businesses and farms who pay Time-of-Use or Tiered prices set by the Ontario Energy Board.
On February 8, 2022, RPP Time-of-Use prices resumed:
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Previous Rates - January 18 to February 7, 2022
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Rate Changes for Residential and Small Business Customers Effective January 18, 2022
From January 18, 2022 through February 7, 2022, the government of Ontario is implementing a discounted RPP rate for residential and small business customers of 8.2¢/kWh. This rate will be in place all day, every day, regardless of whether your rate plan is Tiered or Time of Use.
This rate will be applied automatically, and it will not affect your rate option (Tiered or TOU) once the discounted rate expires; you are not required to do anything.
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Previous Rates - November 1, 2021 to January 17, 2022
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The chart below shows the Time-of-Use rates effective November 1, 2021:
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Previous Rates - May 1 to October 31, 2021
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The chart below shows the Time-of-Use rates effective May 1, 2021:
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Previous Rates - February 23 to April 30, 2021
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Electricity Rate Changes for Residential and Small Business Customers Effective February 23, 2021
From January 1 through February 22, 2021, the government of Ontario implemented a discounted RPP rate for residential and small business customers of 8.5¢/kWh. This rate was in place regardless of whether your rate plan is Tiered or Time-of-Use.
On February 23, 2021, RPP Time-of-Use prices resumed:
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Previous Rates - January 1 to February 22, 2021
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Rate Changes for Residential and Small Business Customers Effective January 1, 2021
From January 1, 2021 through February 22, 2021, the government of Ontario is implementing a discounted RPP rate for residential and small business customers of 8.5¢/kWh. This rate will be in place all day, every day, regardless of whether your rate plan is Tiered or Time of Use.
This rate will be applied automatically, and it will not affect your rate option (Tiered or TOU) once the discounted rate expires; you are not required to do anything.
Time-of-Use Rates | Pricing |
Off-Peak - 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and all day weekends and holidays |
8.5¢ per kilowatt hour |
Mid-Peak - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
8.5¢ per kilowatt hour |
On-Peak - 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. |
8.5¢ per kilowatt hour |
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Previous Rates - November 1 to December 31, 2020
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The chart below shows the Time-of-Use rates effective November 1, 2020.
Time-of-Use Rates | Pricing |
Off-Peak - 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and all day weekends and holidays |
10.5¢ per kilowatt hour |
Mid-Peak - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
15.0¢ per kilowatt hour |
On-Peak - 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. |
21.7¢ per kilowatt hour |
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Previous Rates - June 1 to October 31, 2020
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COVID-19: Ontario Extends Electricity Rate Relief During COVID-19
The Government of Ontario has implemented a COVID-19 Recovery Rate. From June 1 to October 31, 2020, households, farms, and small businesses who pay Time-of-Use electricity rates will be charged 12.8¢/kWh around the clock.
The chart below shows the Time-of-Use rates effective June 1, 2020.
Time-of-Use Rates | Pricing |
Off-Peak - 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and all day weekends and holidays |
12.8¢ per kilowatt hour |
Mid-Peak - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
12.8¢ per kilowatt hour |
On-Peak - 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. |
12.8¢ per kilowatt hour |
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Tiered Rates |
With Tiered Pricing, you can use a certain amount of electricity each month at a lower price. Once that limit (threshold) is exceeded, a higher price applies. The monthly Tier threshold for Residential customers changes twice a year: 600 kWh during the summer period (May 1 to October 31); 1,000 kWh during the winter period (November 1 to April 30). Tiered rates are set by the Ontario Energy Board. Alectra Utilities passes this cost through to you, without mark-up, and pays it directly to our suppliers.  Residential Customers Current Rates - May 1 to October 31, 2023
Threshold | Pricing |
Up to 600 kilowatt hours used in 30 days
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8.7¢ per kilowatt hour
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Remaining kilowatt hours used in 30 days |
10.3¢ per kilowatt hour |
Previous Rates - November 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023
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Threshold | Pricing |
Up to 1,000 kilowatt hours used in 30 days
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8.7¢ per kilowatt hour
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Remaining kilowatt hours used in 30 days |
10.3¢ per kilowatt hour |
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Previous Rates - May 1 to October 31, 2022
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Threshold | Pricing |
Up to 600 kilowatt hours used in 30 days
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9.8¢ per kilowatt hour
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Remaining kilowatt hours used in 30 days |
11.5¢ per kilowatt hour |
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Previous Rates - February 8 to April 30, 2022
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February 8, 2022 - Time-of-Use and Tiered prices have resumed.
January 18 through February 7, 2022, electricity prices were set at the off-peak price of 8.2¢/kWh, 24 hours per day for all regulated price plan customers. The off-peak rate was applied automatically to residential, small businesses and farms who pay Time-of-Use or Tiered prices set by the Ontario Energy Board.
On February 8, 2022, RPP Tiered prices resumed:
Threshold | Pricing |
Up to 1000 kilowatt hours used in 30 days
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9.8¢ per kilowatt hour
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Remaining kilowatt hours used in 30 days |
11.5¢ per kilowatt hour |
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Previous Rates - January 18 to February 7, 2022
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Rate Changes for Residential and Small Business Customers Effective January 18, 2022
From January 18, 2022 through February 7, 2022, the government of Ontario is implementing a discounted RPP rate for residential and small business customers of 8.2¢/kWh. This rate will be in place all day, every day, regardless of whether your rate plan is Tiered or Time of Use.
This rate will be applied automatically, and it will not affect your rate option (Tiered or TOU) once the discounted rate expires; you are not required to do anything.
Threshold | Pricing |
Up to 1000 kilowatt hours used in 30 days
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8.2¢ per kilowatt hour
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Remaining kilowatt hours used in 30 days |
8.2¢ per kilowatt hour |
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Previous Rates - November 1, 2021 to January 17, 2022
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Threshold | Pricing |
Up to 1000 kilowatt hours used in 30 days
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9.8¢ per kilowatt hour
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Remaining kilowatt hours used in 30 days |
11.5¢ per kilowatt hour |
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Previous Rates - May 1 to October 31, 2021
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Threshold | Pricing |
Up to 600 kilowatt hours used in 30 days
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9.8¢ per kilowatt hour
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Remaining kilowatt hours used in 30 days |
11.5¢ per kilowatt hour |
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Previous Rates - February 23 to April 30, 2021
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Electricity Rate Changes for Residential and Small Business Customers Effective February 23, 2021
From January 1 through February 22, 2021, the government of Ontario implemented a discounted RPP rate for residential and small business customers of 8.5¢/kWh. This rate was in place regardless of whether your rate plan is Tiered or Time-of-Use.
On February 23, 2021, RPP Tiered prices resumed:
Threshold | Pricing |
Up to 1000 kilowatt hours used in 30 days
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10.1¢ per kilowatt hour
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Remaining kilowatt hours used in 30 days |
11.8¢ per kilowatt hour |
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Previous Rates - January 1 to February 22, 2021
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Rate Changes for Residential and Small Business Customers Effective January 1, 2021
From January 1, 2021 through February 22, 2021, the government of Ontario is implementing a discounted RPP rate for residential and small business customers of 8.5¢/kWh. This rate will be in place all day, every day, regardless of whether your rate plan is Tiered or Time of Use.
This rate will be applied automatically, and it will not affect your rate option (Tiered or TOU) once the discounted rate expires; you are not required to do anything.
Threshold | Pricing |
Up to 1000 kilowatt hours used in 30 days
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8.5¢ per kilowatt hour
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Remaining kilowatt hours used in 30 days |
8.5¢ per kilowatt hour |
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Previous Rates - November 1 to December 31, 2020
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Threshold | Pricing |
Up to 1000 kilowatt hours used in 30 days
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12.6¢ per kilowatt hour
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Remaining kilowatt hours used in 30 days |
14.6¢ per kilowatt hour |
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Previous Rates - November 1, 2019 to October 31, 2020
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Threshold | Pricing |
Up to 1000 kilowatt hours used in 30 days
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11.9¢ per kilowatt hour
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Remaining kilowatt hours used in 30 days |
13.9¢ per kilowatt hour |
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Ultra-Low Overnight Rates |
The Ultra-Low Overnight (ULO) price plan has four price periods: On-peak, Mid-peak, Weekend Off-peak, and Ultra-Low Overnight. The ULO price periods are the same all year round. With ULO pricing, you can help manage your electricity costs by shifting high usage activities, like electric vehicle charging, to lower price periods when possible. Ultra-Low Overnight rates are set by the Ontario Energy Board. Alectra Utilities passes this cost through to you, without mark-up, and pays it directly to our suppliers. 
Current Rates May 1 to October 31, 2023
The chart below shows the Ultra-Low Overnight rates effective May 1, 2023:
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Energy Retailer Contract Rates (customers with a contract with an energy retailer) |
Customers who have signed a contract with an energy retailer do not pay Time-of-Use or Tiered rates. They pay the price stated in their contract plus the Global Adjustment amount at market rates.
Global Adjustment |
Most electricity generating companies get a guaranteed price for the electricity that they produce. The Global Adjustment is the difference between that guaranteed price and the money the generators earn in the wholesale marketplace. The Global Adjustment also covers the costs of some conservation programs. All electricity consumers have to pay a share of the Global Adjustment. The Time-of-Use, Tiered, and Ultra-Low Overnight electricity rates already include an estimate of the Global Adjustment. If you sign up for a contract with an energy retailer, you have to pay your share of the Global Adjustment on top of the contract price. The Global Adjustment will also appear as a separate line on your bill. |
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