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Time-of-Use Rates for Electricity

A new way to think about how you use electricity

The province of Ontario has introduced smart meters and Time-of-Use rates for electricity to encourage residents and small businesses to reduce their electricity use during peak times. Customers of all electric utilities across the province are being switched to Time-of-Use rates.

Horizon Utilities residential and small business customers have been switched to Time-of-Use pricing, with the exception of those who pay for their electricity on a contract with an energy retailer.

Our Time-of-Use web pages have been prepared to assist you in understanding how you can use Time-of-Use rates to better manage your energy costs.

To view the Time-of-Use reads on your account, please register at:
https://www.horizonutilities.net

Prices Time-of-Use Prices
Under Time-of-Use pricing, the cost of electricity will vary depending on when you use it. Rates will be different depending on the time of the day, day of the week and season of the year. Click here to learn more about Time-of-Use rate periods.
My Bill

How Much Will My Bill be Under Time-of-Use Rates?
Click here to find out how much electricity your household uses during off-peak, mid-peak and on-peak time periods

Shift to Save Shift to Save
Eliminate or shift some of your electricity use during peak periods - and save.
Reduce your "phantom Load" Reducing Energy Consumption to Save
Learn how to reduce your "phantom load" and save
Smoothing the Peaks Smoothing the Peaks
Why reducing electricity consumption during peak periods is important for the provincial power system - and the environment.
FAQs Time-of-Use FAQs
Answers to some of your questions about smart meters and Time-of-Use rates

About Time-of-Use Rates 2011

*Electricity prices change every six months in May and November. Up-to-date prices are posted on the Ontario Energy Board website at www.ontarioenergyboard.ca.
**Note: Consumers who currently purchase their electricity on a contract through an energy retailer will continue to be charged according to the terms and prices stated in their contract.

Note: If you currently purchase electricity under a contract with a retailer, you will continue to follow the terms and price stated in your contract.

CURRENT PRICES & PERIODS
The Ontario Energy Board website provides detailed information about Time-of-Use rates. Here's a snapshot of the current smart meter Time-of-Use rates for summer:
Weekends & Holidays
All Day 6.2 ¢/kWh
Winter Weekdays
(Nov. 1 to Apr. 30)
7 am to 11 am 10.8 ¢/kWh
11 am to 5 pm 9.2 ¢/kWh
5 pm to 7 pm 10.8 ¢/kWh
7 pm to 7 am 6.2 ¢/kWh
Time-of-Use Rates and smart meters in Ontario
To learn more about Time-of-Use pricing and smart meters in Ontario, visit:
www.ontario.ca/powersmarter
www.ieso.ca
www.ontarioenergyboard.ca
Time-of-Use holiday schedule
Electricity used on weekends and holidays is billed at the off-peak rate of 6.2¢/kWh. See the Time-of-Use Holiday Pricing calendar for further details.
Contact us at:
TimeofUse@horizonutilities.com
or
Customer Care Service:
1-866-458-1236
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