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Rates and Pricing - kWh & kW

Effective November 1, 2008, the first 750 kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity you use each month will be priced at 5.6 cents per kWh. Each kWh you use above 750 kWh per month will be priced at 6.5 cents per kWh.

Every six months, the prices for electricity may change based on the OEB forecast for electricity prices. See details.

Electricity is shown separately from Delivery and other industry-related charges.

As a farm customer who typically uses more than 50 kW (kilowatts) on average per month, you are set up with a meter(s) capable of reading both kWh (kilowatt hours) and kW (kilowatts). If you don’t fit this description, see Rates and Pricing (kWh).

Delivery charges vary according to the classification or type of electric service you have on your farm. Most farm accounts are eligible for Rural or Remote Rate Protection (RRRP). Look for your service classification on your bill, then locate your rates in the chart below. If you receive RRRP, click here to see your rates.

Metered usage in kilowatt-hours is the amount of electricity you used in kilowatt-hours (kWh). It is calculated by taking the difference in meter readings and multiplied, if applicable, by the multiplier indicated on your meter.

Adjusted usage in kilowatt-hours is the amount of electricity you used in kWh adjusted to cover the line losses in the electricity system that are not measured by your meter. When electricity is transmitted over long distances and passes through wires and transformers, it’s normal for a small amount of power to be used or lost as heat. For example, if we deliver 1,000 kWh to you, we must purchase a small amount more than what you use. To determine the amount of electricity we need to buy for you, we use a calculation called an “adjustment factor.” The adjustment factor is approved by the Ontario Energy Board and varies according to your service type. For single phase farm customers, the adjustment factor is 1.092. For three phase farm customers, the adjustment factor is 1.061.

Your farm electricity rates at a glance
		Single Phase	Three Phase
1.	Electricity: - First 750 kWh per month (¢/kWh) - Additional kWh (¢/kWh)	5.60¢ 6.50¢	5.60¢ 6.50¢

2.	Delivery: - Fixed charge ($/month) - Volume charge (billed demand - $/kW)	$60.71 $10.72	$53.91 $14.45

3.	Regulatory charges: - Fixed charge ($/month) - Volume charge (adjusted usage - ¢/kWh)	$0.25* 0.62¢	$0.25* 0.62¢

4.	Debt Retirement charge (metered usage - ¢/kWh)	0.70¢	0.70¢

Electricity rates effective November 1, 2008

* If you've enrolled with a retailer, the $0.25 standard supply service administration charge will be deducted from the Regulatory charges on your bill.

For a more detailed breakdown of your farm electricity rates:

		Single Phase	Three Phase
1.	Electricity: - First 750 kWh per month (¢/kWh) - Additional kWh (¢/kWh)	5.60¢ 6.50¢	5.60¢ 6.50¢

2.	Delivery: - Distribution flat charge ($/month) - Distribution volume charge (billed demand -$/kW) - Transmission connection charge (billed demand - $kW) - Transmission network charge (billed demand - $/kW)	$60.71 $7.63 $1.35 $1.74	$53.91 $11.13 $1.41 $1.91

3.	Regulatory charges: - Standard supply service administration charge ($/month) - Rural rate protection charge (adjusted usage - ¢/kWh) - Wholesale market service rate (adjusted usage - ¢/kWh)	$0.25* 0.10¢ 0.52¢	$0.25* 0.10¢ 0.52¢

4.	Debt Retirement charge (metered usage - ¢/kWh)	0.70¢	0.70¢

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