Quick answer
The Ontario Energy Board set new prices for all three price plans, and the province changed the Ontario Electricity Rebate to 23.5%, which lowers a typical 700 kWh monthly bill by about $36.1
The new prices
| Plan | Prices from November 1, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Time-of-use | Off-peak 9.8¢ · Mid-peak 15.7¢ · On-peak 20.3¢ |
| Tiered | Tier 1 12.0¢ · Tier 2 14.2¢ |
| Ultra-Low Overnight | Overnight 3.9¢ · Weekend off-peak 9.8¢ · Mid-peak 15.7¢ · On-peak 39.1¢ |
Per kWh, as announced by the Ontario Energy Board.1
For comparison: five years earlier
Winter time-of-use prices set for November 1, 2020 were 10.5¢ off-peak, 15.0¢ mid-peak and 21.7¢ on-peak.2
The rebate
The Ontario Electricity Rebate changed to 23.5% of the pre-tax bill. For a typical residential customer using 700 kWh a month, it decreases the bill by about $36 each month.1
What to check on your own bill
- Which price plan you're on, and whether another plan fits your usage better.
- How much of your use falls in on-peak hours.
- The rebate credit near the bottom of the bill.
Common follow-up questions
How often do Ontario electricity prices change?
The Ontario Energy Board is required to set regulated prices at least once every 12 months.
Why do winter and summer hours differ?
Time-of-use periods and tiered thresholds are set differently for the winter season (November to April) and the summer season (May to October).
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