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, the amount you pay depends on when you use electricity.
* Effective November 1, 2019, with changes in legislation, customers will see an increase in the prices on the Electricity line of their bills as prices will once again closely reflect the forecast cost of electricity supply. The government added an expanded rebate providing bill relief (the Ontario Electricity Rebate) will be applied to customers’ bills and reduce the pre-HST amount of the bill. The rebate will largely offset the price changes on the Electricity line. For more information, visit the Ontario government website.
| 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 (* see note above) |
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.
* Effective November 1, 2019, with changes in legislation, customers will see an increase in the prices on the Electricity line of their bills as prices will once again closely reflect the forecast cost of electricity supply. The government added an expanded rebate providing bill relief (the Ontario Electricity Rebate) will be applied to customers’ bills and reduce the pre-HST amount of the bill. The rebate will largely offset the price changes on the Electricity line. For more information, visit the Ontario government website.
May 1, 2020 - Due to COVID-19, winter tier prices and thresholds remain in place until further notice. By keeping the winter threshold in place, customers have an additional 400kWh/month available at the lower price. Read more
| 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 (* see note above) |
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