Rates

These are our current electricity rates effective November 1, 2011.

Streetlights

Electricity*		See "Electricity Pricing"
Delivery
	Monthly Service Charge	$3.77/connection
	Distribution Charge - RPP Customers	$11.6214/kW
	Distribution Charge - Non RPP Customers	$11.8831/kW
	Transmission Charge	$5.2262/kW
Regulatory
	Wholesale Market Service*	$0.0052/kWh
	RPP Administration Charge	$0.25/month
	Debt Retirement Charge	$0.007/kWh
	Rural Rate Protection Charge	$0.0013/kWh

 

Sentinel Lights

Electricity*		See "Electricity Pricing"
Delivery
	Monthly Service Charge	$5.20connection
	Distribution Charge	$14.4988/kW
	Transmission Charge	$4.2860/kW
Regulatory
	Wholesale Market Service*	$0.0052/kWh
	RPP Administration Charge	$0.25/month
	Debt Retirement Charge	$0.007/kWh
	Rural Rate Protection Charge	$0.0013/kWh

 

Unmetered Scattered load

Electricity*		See "Electricity Pricing"
Delivery
	Monthly Service Charge	$2.81/month
	Distribution Charge - RPP Customers	$0.0147/kWh
	Distribution Charge - Non RPP Customers	$0.0155/kWh
	Transmission Charge	$0.0133/kWh
Regulatory
	Wholesale Market Service*	$0.0052/kWh
	RPP Administration Charge	$0.25/month
	Debt Retirement Charge	$0.007/kWh
	Rural Rate Protection Charge	$0.0013/kWh

 

* Adjustment Factor

Secondary Metered Consumer < 5000 kW	1.0427
Secondary Metered Consumer > 5000 kW	1.0145
Primary Metered Consumer < 5000 kW	1.0322
Primary Metered Consumer > 5000 kW	1.0045

 

General Service < 50 kW

Electricity*		See "Electricity Pricing"
Delivery
	Monthly Service Charge	$21.06/month
	Distribution Charge - RPP Customers	$0.0121/kWh
	Distribution Charge - Non RPP Customers	$0.0129/kWh
	Transmission Charge	$0.0133/kWh
Regulatory
	Wholesale Market Service*	$0.0052/kWh
	RPP Administration Charge	$0.25/month
	Debt Retirement Charge	$0.007/kWh
	Rural Rate Protection Charge	$0.0013/kWh

 

General Service 50 to 999 kW

Electricity*		See "Electricity Pricing"
Delivery
	Monthly Service Charge	$211.59/month
	Distribution Charge - RPP Customers	$2.1630/kW
	Distribution Charge - Non RPP Customers	$2.3530/kW
	Transmission Connection	$1.8651/kW
	Transmission Network**	$3.6848/7-7kW
Regulatory
	Wholesale Market Service*	$0.0052/kWh
	RPP Administration Charge	$0.25/month
	Debt Retirement Charge	$0.007/kWh
	Rural Rate Protection Charge	$0.0013/kWh

** 7-7 kW applied to customers having an interval meter. Alternatively, maximum kW is used.

 

General Service 1000 to 2999 kW

Electricity*		See "Electricity Pricing"
Delivery
	Monthly Service Charge	$2,431.04/month
	Distribution Charge	$4.6272/kW
	Transmission Connection	$2.0057/kW
	Transmission Network	$4.0022/7-7kW
Regulatory
	Wholesale Market Service*	$0.0052/kWh
	RPP Administration Charge	$0.25/month
	Debt Retirement Charge	$0.007/kWh
	Rural Rate Protection Charge	$0.0013/kWh

General Service 3000 to 4999 kw

Electricity*		See "Electricity Pricing"
Delivery
	Monthly Service Charge	$1,442.39/month
	Distribution Charge	$2.6802/kW
	Transmission Connection	$2.1404/kW
	Transmission Network	$4.2197/7-7kW
Regulatory
	Wholesale Market Service*	$0.0052/kWh
	RPP Administration Charge	$0.25/month
	Debt Retirement Charge	$0.007/kWh
	Rural Rate Protection Charge	$0.0013/kWh

 

General Service > 5000 kW

Electricity*		See "Electricity Pricing"
Delivery
	Monthly Service Charge	$9,936.43/month
	Distribution Charge	$3.5094/kW
	Transmission Connection	$2.2751/kW
	Transmission Network	$4.4368/7-7kW
Regulatory
	Wholesale Market Service*	$0.0052/kWh
	RPP Administration Charge	$0.25/month
	Debt Retirement Charge	$0.007/kWh
	Rural Rate Protection Charge	$0.0013/kWh

 

Embedded Distributor

Electricity*		See "Electricity Pricing"
Delivery
	Monthly Service Charge	$2,256.30/month
	Distribution Charge	$2.3659/kW
	Transmission Connection	$2.6450/kW
	Transmission Network	$5.3451/7-7kW
Regulatory
	Wholesale Market Service*	$0.0052/kWh
	RPP Administration Charge	$0.25/month
	Debt Retirement Charge	$0.007/kWh
	Rural Rate Protection Charge	$0.0013/kWh

 

Electricity Pricing

Time-Of-Use Plan Consumers

November 1, 2011 to April 30, 2012 (subject to change May 1)

On-peak (7a.m. to 11a.m. and 5p.m. to 7p.m. weekdays)	$0.108/kWh
Mid-peak (11a.m. to 5p.m. weekdays)	$0.092/kWh
Off-peak (7p.m. to 7a.m. weekdays and all day weekends and holidays)	$0.062/kWh

Regulated Price Plan (RPP) Consumers

Residential Customers

November 1, 2011 to April 30, 2012 (subject to change May 1)

First 1000 kWh		$0.071/kWh
Over 1000 kWh		$0.083/kWh

May 1, 2010 to October 31, 2010 (subject to change Nov. 1)

First 600 kWh		$0.065/kWh
Over 600kWh		$0.075/kWh

November 1, 2010 to April 30, 2011 (subject to change May 1)

First 1000 kWh		$0.065/kWh
Over 1000 kWh		$0.075/kWh

 

 Non Residential Low Volume and Designated Customers

November 1, 2011 to April 30, 2012 (subject to change Nov. 1)

First 750 kWh		$0.071/kWh
Over 750 kWh		$0.083/kWh

May 1, 2010 to October 31, 2010 (subject to change Nov. 1)

First 750 kWh		$0.065/kWh
Over 750 kWh		$0.075/kWh

November 1, 2009 to April 30, 2010 (subject to change May 1)

First 750 kWh		$0.058/kWh
Over 750 kWh		$0.067/kWh

 

Electing Spot Consumers

Spot Market Price + Provincial Benefit

 

Non Regulated Price Plan (Non RPP) Consumers

Spot Market Price + Provincial Benefit

 

Retail Customers

Contract Price with Retailer + Provincial Benefit

 

Other Charges

New Account Setup		$30.00
Change of Occupancy		$30.00
Collection of Account		$30.00
Returned Cheque Charge		$15.00
Arrears Certificate		$15.00
Easement Letter		$15.00
Credit Check		$15.00
Special Meter Reads		$30.00
Disconnect/Reconnect at Meter
	During Business Hours	$65.00
	Outside of Business Hours	$185.00
	Disconnect/Reconnect at Pole	$185.00
Meter Dispute		$30.00

*** Plus Measurement Canada Fees.

 

Glossary of Terms

ELECTRICITY: This is the cost of electricity supplied to you and is part of the bill that is subject to competition. The electricity consumed is multiplied by the adjustment factor*. Erie Thames Powerlines collects this money and pays this amount directly to our suppliers.

* When electricity is delivered over a power line, it is normal for a small amount of power to be consumed or lost as heat. Equipment, such as wires and transformers, consumes power before it gets to your home or business. The adjustment factor accounts for these losses.

DELIVERY: These are the costs of delivering electricity from generating stations across the Province to Erie Thames Powerlines and then to your home or business. This includes the costs to build and maintain the transmission and distribution lines, towers and poles and operate provincial and local electricity systems.

A portion of these charges are fixed and do not change from month to month. The rest are variable and increase or decrease depending on the amount of electricity you use.

Monthly Service Charge: This charge covers the basic overhead and operating costs of Erie Thames Powerlines.

Distribution Charge: The cost of delivering electricity from Erie Thames Powerlines to your home or business.

REGULATORY CHARGES: Regulatory charges are the costs of administering the wholesale electricity system and maintaining the reliability of the provincial grid.

Transmission Charge: Combined charge that reflects the costs for Erie Thames Powerlines to connect to the supply network and the cost to transmit the power from the network to Erie Thames Powerlines.

Debt Retirement Charge: The debt retirement charge pays down the debt of the former Ontario Hydro.

WHOLESALE MARKET SERVICE: Combined charge includes the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) system, administration, uplift and ancillary charges. It also includes an electricity rate protection fee that was implemented by the OEB to offset the extra costs associated with delivering power to rural and more isolated areas.

RPP Administration Charge: Standard Supply Service (SSS) administration charge is approved by the OEB which establishes the minimum conditions a distributor must meet to sell electricity. Applicable to customers not enrolled with a retailer.

Special Purpose Charge: This charge was introduced by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MEI) for the period of one year to recover costs associated with funding MEI energy conservation and renewable energy programs. 

Provincial Benefit: The price of generation in Ontario is set by a competitive market. Certain generators receive payments through regulation or contract that differ from market price. Your portion of the net adjustment arising from these different payments is included on your bill.