What is electricity time?
What is electricity time?
Time-of-use metering is a method of measuring and charging a utility customer’s energy consumption based on when the energy is used. Utility companies charge more during the time of day when electricity use is higher. TOU rates vary by region and utility.
Is it cheaper to do laundry after 7pm?
When is the best time to wash clothes? Try washing before 4 p.m. or after 7 p.m. – Many energy companies charge extra for electricity during their “peak hours,” which see increased energy usage. During the summer, run your washer early in the morning – energy use peaks on hot afternoons.
What time of day is hydro cheaper in Ontario?
Winter pricing periods from November 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022
| TOU period | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Off-peak | Weekdays from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and all day weekends and holidays | 8.2¢ per kWh |
| Mid-peak | Weekdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | 11.3¢ per kWh |
| On-peak | Weekdays from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. | 17.0¢ per kWh |
Why do peak hours exist?
Power companies charge more for electricity during peak hours and less in off-peak times. These rates exist for understandable reasons. When there is more pressure on the power grid, it costs more to produce the additional electricity to meet the demand.
What is the administration charge for Toronto Hydro?
This charge covers costs such as market regulation and the management of the system. Toronto Hydro collects this charge, without mark-up, on behalf of the Independent Electricity System Operator. This is an administration charge of $0.25 stated on a 30-day basis.
What is Toronto Hydro’s 2018 electricity distributor scorecard?
Toronto Hydro has released its 2018 Electricity Distributor Scorecard, which tracks our results across performance measures set by the Ontario Energy Board.
What happened to the Peaksaver Plus program?
Thank you for helping to keep Ontario’s electricity reliable. The peaksaver PLUS® program endED on December 31, 2017. After 10 successful years, the peaksaver PLUS® program ended on December 31, 2017.
How do I report a fraudulent transaction with Toronto Hydro?
We strongly encourage you to report the incident to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 and to Toronto Hydro by completing our online form. You can reach our Customer Care team Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. In case of outages or emergencies, our team is available 24/7.
