Electricity rate selection

In Ontario, you can choose to pay for electricity in a way that benefits you and keeps your bill low. If you stick with a Regulated Price Plan (RPP), you have options:

  • Time-of-Use
  • Ultra-low overnight
  • Tiered pricing
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Time of use (TOU)

Push your energy consumption to low rate times for lower bills.

Manage your electricity bill by shifting your usage to a price period at a lower rate. Rates are split into three price periods: off-peak, mid-peak and on-peak. Using your electricity during less popular times could save you money.

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Ultra-low overnight (ULO)

Benefit from a lifestyle that’s not 9-5. Pay extra low rates for energy used while the rest of the world is sleeping.

Whether you’re a night owl or work odd hours, let your habits lower your bill. Rates are split into four price periods: ultra-low overnight, weekend off-peak, mid-peak and on-peak. Save money by using electricity when everyone else isn't.

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Tiered pricing

Good at budgeting your electricity use? Get a monthly energy allowance at a low rate and pay less at any time of day.

If you value flexibility, pay less for your electricity at any time of day, up to a certain amount. Once your threshold is met, pay a slightly higher rate.

Compare price plans

Understand your options. Compare timeframes and look at all available rates in one place.

Time-of-useSummer weekdays
(May 1 to October 31)
7:00 pm to 7:00 amOff-peak7.6 ¢
7:00 am to 11:00 am
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Mid-peak12.2 ¢
11:00 am to 5:00 pmOn-peak15.8 ¢
Winter weekdays
(November 1 to April 30)
7:00 pm to 7:00 amOff-peak7.6 ¢
7:00 am to 11:00 am
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
On-peak15.8 ¢
11:00 am to 5:00 pmMid-peak12.2 ¢
Weekends / Statutory Holidays12:00 am to 12:00 pmOff-peak7.6 ¢
Price PlanSeasonTimeframePrice PeriodRate (per kWh)
Ultra-low overnightYear-round7:00 am to 4:00 pmMid-peak12.2 ¢
4:00 pm to 9:00 pmOn-peak28.4 ¢
9:00 pm to 11:00 pmMid-peak12.2 ¢
11:00 pm to 7:00 amUltra-low overnight2.8 ¢
Weekends / Statutory Holidays7:00 am to 11:00 pmWeekend off-peak7.6 ¢
11:00 pm to 7:00 amUltra-low overnight2.8 ¢
Price PlanSeasonTimeframePrice PeriodRate (per kWh)
Tiered pricing:
Residential
Summer
(May 1 to October 31)
600 kWh per month9.3 ¢
Anything over 600 kWh11.0 ¢
Winter
(November 1 to April 30)
1000 kWh per month9.3 ¢
Anything over 1000 kWh11.0 ¢
Price PlanSeasonThresholdRate
(per kWh)
Tiered pricing:
Small business
Year round750 kWh per month9.3 ¢
Anything over 750 kWh11.0 ¢
Price PlanSeasonThresholdRate
(per kWh)

Bill calculator

Need help figuring out which price plan would most benefit you? Try the Ontario Energy Board’s bill calculator to compare numbers.

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