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).
  • The monthly Tier threshold for small business customers is 750 kWh all year round.

Tiered pricing rates are set by the Ontario Energy Board.

  • For Time-of-Use Pricing, Tiered Pricing, and Ultra-Low Overnight Pricing, Alectra Utilities passes this cost through to you, without mark-up, and pays it directly to our suppliers.
  • Customers who have signed a contract with an energy retailer pay the price stated in their contract plus the Global Adjustment.

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Residential and Small Business customers can choose from three pricing options: Time-of-Use Pricing, Tiered Pricing, or Ultra-Low Overnight Pricing. 

You can find more information on how to Choose Your Rate Option to help you make an informed choice about which electricity price plan is right for you.

 

Tiered Thresholds

Residential Customers 

Residential customers on Tiered Pricing are charged one rate for the electricity used in 30 days below a set threshold. Any electricity consumed above the threshold in the 30 days is charged at a different rate.

  • Summer Price Threshold = 600 kilowatt hours per 30 days during the summer season - May 1 - October 31
  • Winter Price Threshold = 1,000 kilowatt hours per 30 days during the winter season - November 1 to April 30

Current Rates - May 1 to October 31, 2024

ThresholdPricing

Up to 600 kilowatt hours used in 30 days

10.3¢ per kilowatt hour
Remaining kilowatt hours used in 30 days 12.5¢ per kilowatt hour

Previous Rates - November 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024
ThresholdPricing

Up to 1,000 kilowatt hours used in 30 days

10.3¢ per kilowatt hour
Remaining kilowatt hours used in 30 days 12.5¢ per kilowatt hour

Find more historical electricity prices at the Ontario Energy Board.
Multi-Residential Buildings

Customers with more than one dwelling unit as defined under the Condominium Act, Tenant Protection Act or the Co-operative Corporation Act can declare this information to Guelph Hydro / Alectra Utilities in writing using the Self-Declaration form for Multi-Unit Premises and Price Plan Election. Tiered Pricing rates will be applied according to the number of units (not applicable under Time-of-Use prices).

Multi-Residential Units on Tiered Pricing are charged one rate for the electricity used in 30 days per unit below a set threshold. Any electricity consumed above the threshold in the 30 days per unit is charged at a different rate.

  • Summer Price Threshold = 600 kilowatt hours per 30 days during the summer season - May 1 - October 31
  • Winter Price Threshold = 1,000 kilowatt hours per 30 days during the winter season - November 1 to April 30

    Current Rates - May 1 to October 31, 2024

    ThresholdPricing

    Up to 600 kilowatt hours used in 30 days

    10.3¢ per kilowatt hour
    Remaining kilowatt hours used in 30 days 12.5¢ per kilowatt hour

    Previous Rates - November 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024
    ThresholdPricing

    Up to 1,000 kilowatt hours used in 30 days

    10.3¢ per kilowatt hour
    Remaining kilowatt hours used in 30 days 12.5¢ per kilowatt hour

    Find more historical electricity prices at the Ontario Energy Board.
Commercial Customers

Commercial customers on Tiered Pricing are charged one rate for the electricity used in 30 days below a set threshold. Any electricity consumed above the threshold in the 30 days is charged at a different rate.

  • Summer Price Threshold = 750 kilowatt hours per 30 days during the summer season - May 1 - October 31
  • Winter Price Threshold = 750 kilowatt hours per 30 days during the winter season - November 1 to April 30

Current Rates - November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024

ThresholdPricing

Up to 750 kilowatt hours used in 30 days

10.3¢ per kilowatt hour

Remaining kilowatt hours used in 30 days

12.5¢ per kilowatt hour

Previous Rates - November 1, 2022 to October 31, 2023
ThresholdPricing

Up to 750 kilowatt hours used in 30 days

8.7¢ per kilowatt hour

Remaining kilowatt hours used in 30 days

10.3¢ per kilowatt hour

Find more historical electricity prices at the Ontario Energy Board.