Electricity rates
Electricity prices in Ontario are set by the Ontario Energy Board. Pricing for your business depends on whether you’re paying non-Regulated Price Plan rates or Regulated Price Plan (RPP) rates.
NON-REGULATED PRICE PLAN
For businesses that use more than 250,000 kWh per year |
SSS rate (Standard Service Supply) — non-interval meter |
Per kWh |
WAHSP (Weighted Average Hourly Spot Price) — This is calculated in accordance with the Retail Settlement Code, which determines how energy distributors like Enersource work with energy retailers to provide service. To learn more, see the entire code. [link to code] |
SSS rate — interval meter |
Per kWH |
Spot market price — This is the pricing established by the Independent Electricity Service Operator (IESO) according to market supply and demand across Ontario. |
Administration charge |
per month |
$0.25 — This charge does not apply to customers who purchase their energy from a retailer. |
REGULATED PRICE PLAN
For businesses that use less than 250,000 kWh per year — effective November 1, 2011. Prices are based on a 12-month forecast. |
For the first 750 kWh per month |
per kWh |
7.1¢ |
The remaining kWh used per month |
per kWh |
8.3¢ |
Administration charge |
per month |
$0.25 — This charge does not apply to customers who purchase their energy from a retailer. |
Time-of-Use rates
By the end of 2011, most people in Ontario will have switched to Time-of-Use (TOU) rates. With TOU rates, the price of electricity depends on when you use it.
Learn more about TOU rates.
Did you know that less than 20% of your bill goes back to Enersource to cover costs related to electrical distribution? See an explanation of your bill or see a breakdown of charges in our questions and answers about billing and payment.
More information on all of Enersource's rate applications and regulatory affairs.