{"id":4780,"date":"2016-11-04T16:39:34","date_gmt":"2016-11-04T22:39:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stgpmmenergy.wpengine.com\/ontario\/breaking-ontario-electricity-bill\/"},"modified":"2026-05-29T22:21:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T04:21:27","slug":"breaking-ontario-electricity-bill","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/energyrates.ca\/fr\/ontario\/breaking-ontario-electricity-bill\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking Down Your Ontario Electricity Bill"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 id=\"h-in-this-article\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">In this article:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The main types of charges on an Ontario electricity bill\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How electricity supply, delivery, and regulatory fees are calculated\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The role of the Ontario Energy Board in setting and regulating costs\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Independent\u00a0Electricity System Operator\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How taxes and rebates\u00a0impact\u00a0your total bill\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A breakdown of common bill components and what they mean\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to better understand and interpret your electricity usage and charges\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can be overwhelming to try and understand the incredible amount of information contained in your electricity bill. This breakdown is intended to make your bill easier to understand.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-types-of-electricity-bill-charges\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of Electricity Bill Charges\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you pay for electricity, you aren\u2019t just paying for the energy itself. After all, it costs money to transport electricity and to manage the many different elements of Ontario\u2019s complex energy system. Generally speaking, there are four main types of charges on your electricity bill: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Electricity supply charge:<\/strong>\u00a0This is what you pay for your electricity.\u00a0If you use your local utility, you will be\u00a0charged at\u00a0the current regulated rate.\u00a0(If you pay the RPP, this rate already includes\u00a0Global\u00a0Adjustment.) If you obtain your electricity from a retailer, this charge will be\u00a0in accordance with\u00a0your contracted rate.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Delivery costs:<\/strong>\u00a0As noted above, it costs money to transport electricity. Delivery charges cover the cost of transmitting and distributing electricity. These costs may be fixed or may vary depending on the volume of your energy consumption.\u00a0Delivery costs typically include fees for distribution, transmission, and\u00a0customer\u00a0service\u00a0charges.\u00a0All of\u00a0these costs are regulated by the Ontario Energy Board.\u00a0Delivery is handled by your local utility, so even if you purchase your electricity from a retailer, your utility will still bill you for the cost of delivery.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Regulatory fees:<\/strong>\u00a0These are fees charged to consumers to support organizations which are integral to the province\u2019s energy system. The Wholesale Market Service Charge pays for the operation of the Independent Electricity System Operator (which manages the Ontario energy market), along with other system-related costs. In addition, the Standard Supply Service Charge covers some of the administrative costs incurred by local utilities.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tax:<\/strong>\u00a0Electricity bills are subject to the 13% Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). Ontario also provides rebates on electricity costs, such as the Ontario Electricity Rebate, which may be applied to eligible customers.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a whole, Ontario electricity bills have been climbing in the last decade. Many of these various charges factor into that overall increase. For instance, energy generation costs have risen due to increased investment in green energy, the cost of transmission has increased due to the need to replace old lines and infrastructure, and the imposition of the HST in 2010 added a 13% tax on electricity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-s-in-your-electricity-bill\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s\u00a0in\u00a0Your Electricity Bill?\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Part of the reason why electricity bills in Ontario can be confusing is simply because they contain so much information. Depending on where you live, the overall organization and appearance of your bill may vary, but almost everyone\u2019s electricity bill will include the following details: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Account Number:<\/strong>\u00a0Your account number (or alternatively, customer number) is the number that your utility company or retail energy provider uses to track your home or business in their system. If you ever have a question for your energy provider, you will need to provide this number to them.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meter Number:<\/strong>\u00a0Every electricity meter in Ontario has a unique identification number. For homes and businesses that are not yet equipped with smart meters, meter readers use this number to\u00a0identify\u00a0you when recording your energy consumption.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Service Address:<\/strong>\u00a0This is simply the address for the home or business being billed.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Statement Date:<\/strong>\u00a0This\u00a0indicates\u00a0when the electricity bill was issued. Any activity occurring after the statement date will not be reflected on the bill.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Amount Due:<\/strong>\u00a0This is the total amount that you\u00a0have to\u00a0pay for your electricity usage. This amount includes the cost of electricity, as well as\u00a0all of\u00a0the\u00a0additional\u00a0charges and regulatory fees described in the breakdown above.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Due Date:<\/strong>\u00a0This is the date when payment is due in full. Interest or late fees may be assessed for any unpaid balance.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Billing Summary:<\/strong>\u00a0This includes your\u00a0previous\u00a0balance, payments, and any adjustments made to your account.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Electricity Charges:<\/strong>\u00a0This is a breakdown of the various charges and fees which\u00a0comprise\u00a0the total amount that you owe\u00a0on\u00a0your electricity bill. For more information on these charges, read the \u201cDifferent Types of Electricity Bill Charges\u201d section above.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Delivery Charges:<\/strong>\u00a0This lists the cost of delivering your electricity, as described in the breakdown above. Included in these transmission costs is an adjustment factor (sometimes listed as adjusted consumption), which accounts for the small amount of electricity which is lost in the transmission lines between the generation facility and your home.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Regulatory Charges:<\/strong>\u00a0These fees pay for the operation of various organizations which are integral to the operation of Ontario energy market.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>HST:<\/strong>\u00a0The 13% Harmonized Sales Tax, which is assessed on the total amount owed on your bill.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-key-takeaways\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key\u00a0takeaways:\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Electricity bills include more than energy\u00a0usage;\u00a0they also cover delivery, system operation, and taxes.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The four main charge categories are electricity supply, delivery, regulatory fees, and HST.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regulated Price Plan (RPP) rates already include the Global Adjustment for most consumers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delivery charges are set by the Ontario Energy Board and apply regardless of your supplier.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regulatory fees support the operation of Ontario\u2019s electricity system, including the Independent Electricity System Operator.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding your bill helps\u00a0you better\u00a0manage energy usage and overall costs.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In this article: It can be overwhelming to try and understand the incredible amount of information contained in your electricity bill. This breakdown is intended to make your bill easier to understand.\u00a0 Types of Electricity Bill Charges\u00a0 When you pay for electricity, you aren\u2019t just paying for the energy itself. 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