The government of ontario has implemented a covid 19 recovery rate.
Ontario peak electricity hours.
According to the ontario energy board the average household uses 2 3 of their electricity during off peak hours with the remainder split between mid peak and off peak.
Mid peak when demand for electricity is moderate.
These periods are during the daytime but not the busiest times of day.
From june 1 to october 31 2020 households farms and small businesses who pay time of use electricity rates will be charged 12 8 kwh around the clock.
According to toronto hydro hydro rates for winter 2020 from november 1 2019 to april 30 2020 present an enormous difference between electricity prices in a single day.
Covid 19 recovery rate for time of use customers.
Covid 19 update new electricity pricing for tou customers in effect june 1.
From toronto hydro to hydro one all regulated retailers in ontario follow the rules set by the oeb including the peak hours for electricity.
Off peak when demand for electricity is lowest.
Customers participating in this initiative are referred to as class a.
This results in a blended rate of 11 cents kwh.
Customers who participate in the industrial conservation initiative ici pay global adjustment ga based on their percentage contribution to the top five peak hours of energy use in ontario over a 12 month base period may 1 to april 30.