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The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) has announced the prices for electricity
remain unchanged. As part of the Regulated Price Plan (RPP), electricity
prices are reviewed and adjusted by the OEB more frequently —
every six months if necessary.
RPP prices remain at 5.0 cents per kWh for electricity
use up to a certain threshold per month and 5.9 cents per kWh
for consumption above that threshold. These prices will be in effect
for six months until October 31, 2008 and are reflected on the Electricity
line on your bill. Hydro One passes these charges to our customers
with no mark up or profit.
For more information about electricity prices, visit
the OEB's website
or read their Spring/Summer
2008 Newsletter (aussi disponible en
français).
Seasonal Price Threshold
As of May 1, 2008, the threshold for the amount of electricity
residential customers can use at the lower price decreases to 600
from 1,000 kWh per month for the summer season (May 1st to October
31st). The lower threshold recognizes that customers use less electricity
for lighting and indoor heating in the summer season.
- Summer Season
(from May 1 to October 31): The
threshold is 600 kWh per month.
- Winter Season
(from November 1 to April 30): The
threshold is 1,000 kWh per month.
There are no changes for
non-residential or business customers. The threshold remains
at 750 kWh regardless of the season.
So using electricity wisely and employing conservation
methods will help you manage your bills this summer. Residential,
seasonal and most farm customers will see the summer price threshold
of 600 kWh on their first bill issued on or after May 20, 2008.
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