Ontario

In this article:

• How Ontario’s energy market evolved
• What it means for consumers to have a choice between retail providers and regulated utilities
• An overview of the Regulated Price Plan (RPP), including Time-of-Use, Tiered, and Ultra-Low Overnight pricing
• How to compare electricity and natural gas plans across Ontario
• Key resources to help you understand rates, bills, contracts, and consumer rights
• The role of major utilities and how energy is delivered regardless of your provider

Ontario and the rest of Canada began the process of deregulating the nation’s natural gas market in 1985. Thirteen years later, Ontario passed the Energy Competition Act of 1998, which called for the restructuring of the province’s electricity market in order to make it more competitive and to expand the choices available to consumers. 

Since 2002, homeowners and businesses in Ontario have had the ability to choose whether to purchase their energy from a competitive retail company or to obtain their energy from their local utility under the Regulated Price Plan (RPP). Today, the RPP includes multiple pricing options, such as time-of-use, tiered, and ultra-low overnight rates. This competitive market offers consumers greater choice and the ability to select energy plans that align with their preferences, including fixed pricing or renewable energy options.

At Energyrates.ca, we help you compare the energy plans offered by retail companies and regulated utilities throughout Ontario, so that you can find the best option for your electricity and natural gas needs. We can help you identify the provider that is the best fit for you and manage your long-term energy costs. Use the form above to find out what plans are available in your local area, or contact us today for a free consultation.

Energyrates.ca has a vast amount of information about energy companies, Ontario utilities, electricity and natural gas rates, and your rights as a consumer, including the following:

Regional Energy Services

We offer a vast amount of information about energy companies and utilities operating in Ontario, including in the cities of Toronto, Ottawa, Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton, London, Markham, Kitchener, Windsor, Burlington, Sudbury, Oshawa, Barrie, and Guelph. Learn more about each city’s energy options, as well as the local history of electricity and natural gas development.

Rates & Information

Before you can manage your energy costs, it is important to understand what those costs are in the first place. That is why we have gathered a variety of resources together, so that you can easily find answers to your questions about the following topics:

• Why is the Ontario Energy Market Regulated?
• Explaining Your Electricity Rate
• Explaining Your Natural Gas Rates
• Breaking Down Your Electricity Bill
• Green Energy Options
• How to Set Up a New Utility Service When You Move to Ontario
• Does Your Ontario Energy Provider Require a Security Deposit?
• How to Renew Your Energy Contract
• How to Start Natural Gas Service for the First Time
• How to Cancel an Energy Contract
• How to Read Your Gas Meter
• Ontario Electricity Support Program
• Save on Energy

Retail Electricity and Natural Gas Companies

It can be difficult to choose between the many electricity and natural gas plans offered by various retail energy companies providing services in Ontario. That is why we have gathered data and background information about these companies, so that you can make an informed decision.

Regulated Rate Providers

When Ontario deregulated its consumer-level energy market in 2002, the province wanted to keep a safety net in place for homeowners and businesses to fall back on in case of market instability, or if they simply had no desire to take advantage of retail options. These utilities charge regulated rates which are mandated and updated by the Ontario Energy Board, in response to market conditions and projections of future market behavior.

We currently offer information about the three largest utilities in Ontario: Hydro One, Enbridge Gas, and Union Gas, and will likely add information on additional utilities in the future.

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Key takeaways:

• Ontario’s energy market is open to competition, but most consumers still rely on regulated utility pricing.
• The Regulated Price Plan (RPP) offers multiple pricing options designed to balance cost and predictability.
• Retail energy providers offer alternative plans, including fixed-rate and renewable energy options.
• Understanding your rates and options is key to managing long-term energy costs effectively.