Rates
Valid May 1, 2022 to October 31, 2022
Ontario Electricity Rebate
The revised Ontario Electricity Rebate (OER) is in effect. The provincial rebate is applied to your electricity charges and is equal to 17% of the electricity charges.
For questions about the OER and eligibility, please contact us or visit oeb.ca.
Electricity Costs
Residential customers have the choice to be billed on Time-of-Use or Tiered Rates; unless you signed a contract with an electricity retailer. You have the option to change your electricity pricing plan to choose the best option for your lifestyle. These rates are set at the Provincial level by the Ontario Energy Board twice yearly: May 1st and November 1st. This is the cost of the electricity supplied to you during a billing period.
Current Tiered Pricing is:
| 9.8¢ / kWh | For electricity consumption up to 600 kWh/month |
| 11.5¢ / kWh | For electricity consumption over 600 kWh/month |
Current Time-of-Use Pricing is:
 |
OFF Peak | 8.2¢ / kWh | Lowest |
 |
MID Peak | 11.3¢ / kWh | Moderate |
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ON Peak | 17.0¢ / kWh | Highest |
Delivery
| Network & Connection This is based on the cost that SYNERGY NORTH incurs to connect to Hydro One’s transmission lines and covers the cost to transform electricity from the high-voltage system to lower voltage used by SYNERGY NORTH. |
$ 0.0139 / kWh |
| Distribution Charge – Regulated Price Plan Covers the cost to design, build, and maintain the power distribution system. |
$ (0.0009) / kWh |
| Distribution Charge – Non-Regulated Price Plan Covers the cost to design, build, and maintain the power distribution system. |
$ 0.0012 / kWh |
| Monthly Fixed Charge This charge is based on fixed costs such as meter reading, billing, and administration. |
$ 26.83 / month |
| Line Loss Adjustment This covers the costs relating to electricity lost by distributing electricity to your home. |
3.94% |
Regulatory Charges
| Market Service Charge Includes the cost of services provided by the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to operate the wholesale electricity market and maintain the reliability of the power grid. |
$0.0039 / kWh |
| Supply Administration Charge A regulatory administrative cost to cover purchasing your electricity from your local utility. |
$0.25 / month |
Sentinel Lights
To learn about our Sentinal Rates, please contact Customer Service.
To learn more about smart meters, visit our smart meter information page.
Ontario Energy Board’s Approved Tariff of Rates & Charges
Valid May 1, 2022 to October 31, 2022
Ontario Electricity Rebate
The revised Ontario Electricity Rebate (OER) is in effect. The provincial rebate is applied to your electricity charges and is equal to 17% of the electricity charges.
For questions about the OER and eligibility, please contact us or visit oeb.ca.
Electricity Costs
Residential customers have the choice to be billed on Time-of-Use or Tiered Rates; unless you signed a contract with an electricity retailer. Up to twice a year, you have the option to change your electricity pricing plan to choose the best option for your lifestyle. These rates are set at the Provincial level by the Ontario Energy Board twice yearly: May 1st and November 1st. This is the cost of the electricity supplied to you during a billing period.
Current Tiered Pricing is:
| 9.8¢ / kWh | For electricity consumption up to 600 kWh/month |
| 11.5¢ / kWh | For electricity consumption over 600 kWh/month |
Current Time-of-Use Pricing is:
|
OFF Peak | 8.2¢ / kWh | Lowest |
|
MID Peak | 11.3¢ / kWh | Moderate |
|
ON Peak | 17.0¢ / kWh | Highest |
Delivery
| Network & Connection This is based on the cost that SYNERGY NORTH incurs to connect to Hydro One’s transmission lines and covers the cost to transform electricity from the high-voltage system to lower voltage used by SYNERGY NORTH. |
$ 0.0111 / kWh |
| Distribution Charge – Regulated Price Plan Covers the cost to design, build, and maintain the power distribution system. |
$ 0.0002 / kWh |
| Distribution Charge – Non-Regulated Price Plan Covers the cost to design, build, and maintain the power distribution system. |
$ 0.0001 / kWh |
| Monthly Fixed Charge This charge is based on fixed costs such as meter reading, billing, and administration. |
$ 32.93 / month |
| Line Loss Adjustment This covers the costs relating to electricity lost by distributing electricity to your home. |
4.30% |
Regulatory Charges
| Market Service Charge Includes the cost of services provided by the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to operate the wholesale electricity market and maintain the reliability of the power grid. |
$0.0039 / kWh |
| Supply Administration Charge A regulatory administrative cost to cover purchasing your electricity from your local utility. |
$0.25 / month |