2022 Delivery Rates

Effective January 1, 2022
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Hydro One delivers electricity safely and reliably to homes and businesses in Ontario. Effective January 1, 2022, new delivery rates will be in place.

We energize life for customers and communities across Ontario by delivering electricity safely and reliably to homes and businesses in Ontario. The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) approved 2022 delivery rates that are reflected on the Delivery line on your bill. The new rates will apply to your usage starting on January 1, 2022.


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What's changing? Change to the Delivery line
An inflationary increase of 3.3% less a productivity factor that has been applied to distribution rates. Increase
Updated transmission rates to reflect the slightly higher costs of transmitting electricity over the high-voltage system. Increase
Numerous credit adjustments (also known as rate riders) that were applied to delivery rates expired on December 31, 2021. Increase
Recovery of past taxes continues through to June 30, 2023. This is a charge for all rate classes. Increase
As directed by the OEB, we implemented the next step in the move to a fixed distribution rate for residential customers. The transition will be complete for residential customers with a medium or low density rate class in 2024. Residential customers with an urban density rate class completed this transition in 2021. Neutral for most customers


Customers will see an increase to their delivery rates. The amount your bill will change depends on your rate class and how much electricity you use.


How Much Will My Bill Change?

The table below shows the bill impacts for a typical/average customer. Click here to see where rate class is shown on your bill.

Rate Class Monthly Use
(kWh)
Monthly Peak
(kW)
Change in
Total Bill ($)
Change in
Total Bill (%)
Residential - Urban Density 750 - $5.20 4.0%
Residential - Medium Density1 750 - $3.39 2.6%
Residential - Low Density1,2 750 - $4.60 3.5%
Residential - Seasonal 352 - $5.53 5.1%
General Service – Energy 2,000 - $16.52 4.0%
General Service – Urban Energy 2,000 - $10.68 3.2%
General Service – Demand 36,104 124 $442.73 5.6%
General Service – Urban Demand 50,525 135 $435.28 4.9%
Street Lights 517 - $5.38 4.6%
Sentinel Lights 71 - $2.01 9.1%
Unmetered Scattered Load 364 - $3.88 4.4%
Distributed Generation 1,328 13 $39.45 7.1%

1Distribution charges are capped at a level prescribed by regulation ($36.86 as of July 1, 2020).

2Residential customers with a low density rate class get additional rate protection under the Rural and Remote Rate Protection program (currently at $60.50 per month). This credit is applied to Delivery charges.

If you’re a customer in need of help, we're here for you.

We have a number of financial relief programs and other flexible payment options. Learn more or call us at 1-888-664-9376.


 

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