To support Ontarians staying home during the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation, the Ontario government has taken steps to hold the price of electricity at 8.5 cents per kWh for electricity used from January 1, 2021 until the end of the day on January 28, 2021. This fixed price will apply to residential, small business and farm customers who buy their electricity from their utility and applies to customers on Time-of-Use (TOU) or Tiered pricing. Nonprofit organizations who fall under the small business rate class (check your electricity bill for this information) are also eligible. No matter what time of day you use your electricity, or how much you use, the fixed price will apply. The price change will happen automatically. No customer action is required.

Changes are also coming to the COVID-19 Energy Assistance Programs for residential, small business and registered charity customers. The OEB will share more details about eligibility and the applications process as soon as possible. For more information, visit oeb.ca.