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




Hydro One's role in the electricity system'

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.


Why are delivery rates changing?

Delivery rates are increasing to reflect the higher cost for transmitting electricity over the high voltage system.

Customers will see a small 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.


Peterborough Rate Class Monthly Use (kWh) Monthly Peak Demand (kW) Change in Total Bill ($) Change in Total Bill (%)

Residential

750

-

$1.59

1.4%

General Service less than
50 kW

2,000

-

$4.05

1.4%

General Service 50 kW to 4,999 kW

182,500

250

$223.43

0.9%

Large Use

3,650,000

5,000

$5,324.56

1.0%


What are the new delivery rates?

Delivery Rates Residential General Service Energy General Service 50 kW to 4,999 kW Large Use

Monthly Service Charge ($/month)

$22.391

$31.051

$158.711

$6,376.561

Smart Metering Entity Charge2 ($/month)

$0.57

$0.57

N/A

N/A

Distribution Volume Charge1 (¢/kWh – metered or $/kW)

N/A

0.88¢1

$2.7051

$0.74491

Low Voltage Service Rate (¢/kWh – metered or $/kW)

0.10¢

0.09¢

$0.3277

$0.4014

Transmission Connection Charge (¢/kWh or $/kW- adjusted)

0.61¢

0.56¢

$2.1480

$2.6316

Transmission Network Charge (¢/kWh or $/kW - adjusted)

0.82¢

0.76¢

$3.0539

$3.5980

Line Loss Adjustment Factor3

1.0548

1.0548

Secondary Metered Customers:
1.0548

Primary Metered Customers:
1.0443

Secondary Metered Customers:
1.0172

Primary Metered Customers:
1.0070


Regulatory Charges Residential General Service Energy General Service 50 kW to 4,999 kW Large Use

Standard Supply Admin Charge4 ($/month)

$0.25

$0.25

$0.25

$0.25

Rural Rate Protection Charge (¢/kWh - adjusted)

0.05¢

0.05¢

0.05¢

0.05¢

IESO Wholesale Market Service Rate (includes capacity-based recovery)(¢/kWh - adjusted)

0.34¢

0.34¢

0.34¢

0.34¢

1The 1% reduction to base distribution rates has been applied to the amounts shown in the table above.

2As directed by the OEB, the smart meter entity charge will be collected from residential and general service energy-billed customers on behalf of the IESO until December 31, 2022.

3Adjustment to account for line losses on Electricity, Global Adjustment, and Regulatory charges for all customers, and Transmission charges for energy-billed customers.

4If you've enrolled with a retailer, the $0.25 standard supply service administration charge will be deducted from the Regulatory Charges on your bill.


To see the full schedule of rates and charges, please click here.


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.


Frequently Asked Questions

Why are my rates increasing? I thought my rates were frozen for five years.
How much is the 1% rate reduction to my distribution rates?
What rates and charges are included in the Delivery line?
When will I see 2022 delivery rates reflected on my bill?


*Peterborough Distribution is the business name for 1937680 Ontario Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hydro One Inc.


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