What are the peak hours for Hydro in Toronto?

Mid-peak rates are charged during weekdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 11.9 cents per kilowatt-hour. On-peak rates are weekdays from 7 to 11 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. weekdays at 17.6 cents per kilowatt-hour.

Does Ontario Hydro have peak hours?

Time-of-Use electricity prices usually change throughout each weekday, when demand is on-peak from 11am to 5pm, mid-peak from 7am to 11am and 5pm to 7pm, and off-peak from 7pm to 7am.

Is Hydro cheaper on weekends?

TOU prices are set to be cheapest when demand is lower: during the evenings, on weekends and on holidays. When demand is lower, most of the electricity we use comes from power sources such as nuclear generators and large hydroelectric stations. TOU price periods are different in the summer than they are in the winter.

What time is it cheaper to do laundry in Toronto?

a lower price between 7am to 11am and 5pm to 7pm. the lowest price between 7pm and 7am.

When is time of use for Toronto Hydro?

It’s that time of year again when the on-peak and mid-peak hours change for Time Of Use (TOU) rates for Toronto Hydro Electricity. Starting May 1, the peak period (where electricity rates are at their most expensive) will be weekdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

What are the hydro rates for off peak hours?

On weekdays, between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m., which is considered off-peak hours, hydro rates are 6.5 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) whereas at peak hours, usually on weekday afternoons (from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.), rates more than double (13.4 cents/kWh).

How much does Toronto Hydro charge for electricity?

Residential TOU customers will be charged the fixed rate of 12.8 ¢/kWh for all electricity usage, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The government has extended this rate relief to TOU customers until October 31, 2020. On March 1, 2020, Toronto Hydro reduced the distribution portion of the Delivery Charge on your bill by 17.4%.

When did the Hydro rate go up in Ontario?

The price for mid-peak hours goes up 0.6 cents to 12.8 cents/kWh. The price for on-peak hours goes up 1.4 cents to 17.5 cents/kWh. Sunday’s rate hike means the on-peak price of electricity has jumped 77 per cent since Smart Meters became common five years ago. In November 2010, the price was 9.9 cents/kWh.