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Ontario Energy Board announces changes to electricity prices effective November 1st

The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) has announced the electricity price changes under the Regulated Price Plan (RPP) for households, small business and farms effective as of November 1, 2026. Winter Time-of-Use (TOU) hours and the change in threshold for residential customers on Tiered pricing will also take effect.

Table 1 – Winter TOU Prices, Effective November 1, 2026

 

Also, effective November 1, 2026, the Ontario government’s Ontario Electricity Rebate (OER) will change to 15.7%. The OER provides a rebate on the electricity bill of residential, small business and farm customers. Electricity prices under the OEB’s RPP are decreasing year-over-year, which allows for a reduction in the OER. The overall rate of increase for customer bills will remain consistent with previous years. For a typical residential customer[1] who uses 700 kWh of electricity per month, the OER will decrease bills by about $23.00 each month.

Table 2 – Ultra Low Overnight (ULO) Price Plan, Effective November 1, 2026

Table 3 – Winter Tiered Prices, Effective November 1, 2026

 

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Under the OEB’s winter disconnection ban, electricity distributors cannot disconnect residential customers for non-payment from November 15, 2026, to April 30, 2027.

There is help available for customers who need assistance with their bill payments. Find out about low-income bill payment support programs at oeb.ca/billhelp and at ontario.ca/yourelectricitybill

 

 

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