COVID-19 UPDATE - New electricity pricing for TOU customers begins June 1
To support families, small businesses and farms while Ontario plans for the safe and gradual reopening of the province, the Government of Ontario has introduced a new fixed electricity price of 12.8 ¢/kWh for customers that are on time-of-use (TOU) prices. Starting June 1, 2020, that price applies to electricity used at all hours of the day, seven days a week. Having the same price apply at all hours of the day is a more predictable way to pay for power at a time when Ontarians continue to work and learn from home.
- For more information, read the Government’s news release, May 30, 2020, and our FAQs
Time-of-use (TOU) rates
The following table and chart track time-of-use electricity rates since 2006. Under time-of-use rates (also referred to here as prices), the amount you pay depends on when you use electricity. These rates currently apply to residential consumers, small businesses and farms.
The Government of Ontario introduced a fixed electricity price of 12.8 ¢/kWh for consumers paying time-of-use prices to support them while Ontario plans the safe and gradual re-opening of the province. Read the government’s news release and our FAQs
To support Ontarians during the COVID-19 emergency, the Government of Ontario provided temporary electricity rate relief for consumers paying time-of-use prices, in the form of a fixed electricity price of 10.1 ¢/kWh. Read the government’s news release.
The Government of Ontario introduced the Ontario Electricity Rebate, a 31.8% reduction applied to the pre-HST amount of eligible consumer’s bills. (Lower rebates applied from January 1, 2017 to October 31, 2019 (8%) and from 2011 through 2015 (10%)). The expanded rebate largely offset the price changes on the Electricity line when pricing under the Ontario Fair Hydro Plan Act, 2017, ended on October 31, 2019. Visit the government’s website.
Under the Ontario Fair Hydro Plan Act, 2017, electricity prices were lowered for consumers effective July 1, 2017, and were then increased at the rate of inflation on May 1, 2018 and May 1, 2019. A portion of the forecast Fair Hydro Plan price reduction was also reflected in the electricity prices set for May 1, 2017. Read our archived news feature for more information.
| Effective date | Off-peak price (¢ per kWh) |
Mid-peak price (¢ per kWh) |
On-peak price (¢ per kWh) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2020 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 |
| Mar 24, 2020 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Nov 1, 2019 | 10.1 | 14.4 | 20.8 |
| May 1, 2019 | 6.5 | 9.4 | 13.4 |
| May 1, 2018 | 6.5 | 9.4 | 13.2 |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 6.5 | 9.5 | 13.2 |
| May 1, 2017 | 7.7 | 11.3 | 15.7 |
| Nov 1, 2016 | 8.7 | 13.2 | 18.0 |
| May 1, 2016 | 8.7 | 13.2 | 18.0 |
| Nov 1, 2015 | 8.3 | 12.8 | 17.5 |
| May 1, 2015 | 8.0 | 12.2 | 16.1 |
| Nov 1, 2014 | 7.7 | 11.4 | 14.0 |
| May 1, 2014 | 7.5 | 11.2 | 13.5 |
| Nov 1, 2013 | 7.2 | 10.9 | 12.9 |
| May 1, 2013 | 6.7 | 10.4 | 12.4 |
| Nov 1, 2012 | 6.3 | 9.9 | 11.8 |
| May 1, 2012 | 6.5 | 10 | 11.7 |
| Nov 1, 2011 | 6.2 | 9.2 | 10.8 |
| May 1, 2011 | 5.9 | 8.9 | 10.7 |
| Nov 1, 2010 | 5.1 | 8.1 | 9.9 |
| May 1, 2010 | 5.3 | 8.0 | 9.9 |
| Nov 1, 2009 | 4.4 | 8.0 | 9.3 |
| May 1, 2009 | 4.2 | 7.6 | 9.1 |
| Nov 1, 2008 | 4.0 | 7.2 | 8.8 |
| May 1, 2008 | 2.7 | 7.3 | 9.3 |
| Nov 1, 2007 | 3.0 | 7.0 | 8.7 |
| May 1, 2007 | 3.2 | 7.2 | 9.2 |
| Nov 1, 2006 | 3.4 | 7.1 | 9.7 |
| May 1, 2006 | 3.5 | 7.5 |
10.5 |
Tiered rates
The following table and chart tracks tiered electricity rates. Time-of-use rates started to replace tiered rates for households and small businesses in 2005. Under tiered rates, customers are charged two rates for electricity: a lower rate for the electricity used up to a certain limit, and a second, higher rate for all additional use.
The Government of Ontario introduced the Ontario Electricity Rebate, a 31.8% reduction applied to the pre-HST amount of eligible consumer’s bills. (Lower rebates applied from January 1, 2017 to October 31, 2019 (8%) and from 2011 through 2015 (10%)). The expanded rebate largely offset the price changes on the Electricity line when pricing under the Ontario Fair Hydro Plan Act, 2017 ended on October 31, 2019. Visit the government’s website.
Under the Ontario Fair Hydro Plan Act, 2017, electricity prices were lowered for consumers effective July 1, 2017, and were then increased at the rate of inflation on May 1, 2018 and May 1, 2019. A portion of the forecast Fair Hydro Plan price reduction was also reflected in the electricity prices set for May 1, 2017. Read our archived news feature for more information.
| Effective date | Lower tier price (¢ per kWh) |
Residential threshold for lower tier price (kWh per month) |
Higher tier price (¢ per kWh) |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2020 | 11.9 | 1,000 | 13.9 |
| Nov 1, 2019 | 11.9 | 1,000 | 13.9 |
| May 1, 2019 | 7.7 | 600 | 8.9 |
| May 1, 2018 | 7.7 | 600 (Summer) 1,000 (Winter) |
8.9 |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 7.7 | 600 (Summer) 1,000 (Winter) |
9.0 |
| May 1, 2017 | 9.1 | 600 | 10.6 |
| Nov 1, 2016 | 10.3 | 1,000 | 12.1 |
| May 1, 2016 | 10.3 | 600 | 12.1 |
| Nov 1, 2015 | 9.9 | 1,000 | 11.6 |
| May 1, 2015 | 9.4 | 600 | 11.0 |
| Nov 1, 2014 | 8.8 | 1,000 | 10.3 |
| May 1, 2014 | 8.6 | 600 | 10.1 |
| Nov 1, 2013 | 8.3 | 1,000 | 9.7 |
| May 1, 2013 | 7.8 | 600 | 9.1 |
| Nov 1, 2012 | 7.4 | 1,000 | 8.7 |
| May 1, 2012 | 7.5 | 600 | 8.8 |
| Nov 1, 2011 | 7.1 | 1,000 | 8.3 |
| May 1, 2011 | 6.8 | 600 | 7.9 |
| Nov 1, 2010 | 6.4 | 1,000 | 7.4 |
| May 1, 2010 | 6.5 | 600 | 7.5 |
| Nov 1, 2009 | 5.8 | 1,000 | 6.7 |
| May 1, 2009 | 5.7 | 600 | 6.6 |
| Nov 1, 2008 | 5.6 | 1,000 | 6.5 |
| May 1, 2008 | 5.0 | 600 | 5.9 |
| Nov 1, 2007 | 5.0 | 1,000 | 5.9 |
| May 1, 2007 | 5.3 | 600 | 6.2 |
| Nov 1, 2006 | 5.5 | 1,000 | 6.4 |
| May 1, 2006 | 5.8 | 600 | 6.7 |
| Nov 1, 2005 | 5.0 | 1,000 | 5.8 |
| Apr 1, 2005 | 5.0 | 750 | 5.8 |
| Apr 1, 2004* | 4.7 | 750 | 5.5 |
| Dec 9, 2002* |
4.3 ¢ per kWh |
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* Set by Government Regulation