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The Ontario Electricity Rebate (OER) is a provincially funded rebate that reduces the pre-HST costs on customers' bills by 13.1%. The rebate is calculated based on the base amount of the electricity bill, which includes the electricity charge, delivery charge, and regulatory charge. Eligibility for the OER is generally determined by electricity demand and annual consumption, with most households, farms, long-term care homes, and small businesses meeting the criteria. While some eligible customers receive the OER automatically, others must submit a self-declaration or eligibility notice form to receive the rebate.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Rebate name | Ontario Electricity Rebate (OER) |
| Rebate amount | 13.1% reduction on the pre-tax bill amount |
| Eligibility | Residential consumers, small businesses, farms, long-term care homes, mobile home parks, retirement residences, common areas in multi-unit complexes |
| Electricity demand | Less than 50 kilowatts |
| Annual electricity consumption | Less than 250,000 kilowatt-hours |
| Application process | Automatic for eligible low-volume consumers; self-declaration form for commercial customers and large volume consumers |
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Eligibility for the rebate
The Ontario Electricity Rebate (OER) is a provincially funded rebate that reduces the pre-HST costs on customers' bills by 13.1%. Eligible consumers will receive the rebate automatically.
To be eligible for the rebate, at least one of the following requirements must be met:
- A demand for electricity of 50 kilowatts or less.
- An annual electricity consumption of less than 250,000 kilowatt-hours.
- The account is for a farm or a long-term care home.
- The account is for a mobile home park.
- The account is for a retirement residence.
- The account is for a common area in a multi-unit complex.
If your account meets any of the above requirements, you will be automatically enrolled in the OER and will receive the rebate. If your account does not meet any of the above requirements, you may still be eligible for the rebate by completing the OER Eligibility Notice Form.
For customers with large volume farm businesses, licensed long-term care homes, or multi-unit complexes with a demand for electricity greater than 50 kW and annual usage of more than 250,000 kWh, a separate OER Eligibility Notice Form must be submitted for each account.
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Calculating the rebate
The Ontario Electricity Rebate (OER) is a provincially funded rebate that reduces the pre-HST costs on customers' bills by 13.1% (some sources state 17%). This rebate is calculated based on the base amount of the electricity bill, which includes the electricity charge, delivery charge, and regulatory charge. It excludes additional charges such as late payment fees or other services.
To calculate the rebate amount, you must first determine the base cost of your electricity bill. This is done by adding up the electricity charge, delivery charge, and any regulatory charges outlined on your bill. Once you have the base cost, you can calculate the rebate by multiplying it by 0.131 (or 0.17, depending on the source). For example, if your base cost is $100, your rebate would be $13.10 (or $17.00).
Eligibility for the OER is based on specific criteria. Most eligible consumers, including residential consumers, small businesses, farms, and long-term care homes, will receive the rebate automatically. This includes low-volume consumers with a demand of less than 50 kilowatts. However, for larger, multi-unit complexes and certain consumers who were previously receiving the 8% Provincial Rebate, there are notice requirements in place.
For those who need to apply for the OER, there are two options: automatic eligibility and self-declaration. If you meet the criteria for automatic eligibility, you do not need to submit a form. This includes accounts with a demand for electricity of 50 kilowatts or less or an annual consumption of less than 250,000 kilowatt-hours. In this case, you will be automatically enrolled in the OER and receive the benefit.
For commercial customers and certain multi-unit complexes, a self-declaration form must be completed to receive the rebate. This includes predominantly residential multi-unit complexes, retirement residences, and mobile home parks. Once the form is submitted, the rebate will be applied to qualifying electricity bills.
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Annual electricity consumption
The Ontario Electricity Rebate (OER) is a provincially funded rebate that applies as a credit on qualifying electricity bills and reduces the pre-HST costs on customers' bills by 13.1%. The rebate is calculated on the base amount of the electricity bill, which includes the electricity charge, delivery charge, and regulatory charge. It does not include additional charges such as late payment fees.
To be eligible for the OER, customers must meet at least one of the following requirements:
- A demand for electricity of 50 kilowatts or less.
- Consumption of not more than 250,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity per year.
Most eligible consumers will receive the OER automatically, including low-volume consumers such as homes and small businesses with a demand of less than 50 kilowatts. However, certain customers, such as commercial customers and multi-unit complexes, must complete a self-declaration or OER Eligibility Notice Form to receive the rebate.
For customers who receive an Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) credit, the OER is calculated on the bill total before the OESP is applied. The OER appears on eligible customers' bills as a single line item, providing a 13.1% reduction on the subtotal of their electricity bill before HST.
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Monthly electricity demand
The Ontario Electricity Rebate (OER) is a rebate that is automatically applied to the bills of eligible residential consumers, farms, and small businesses. The rebate is calculated based on a variety of factors, including monthly electricity demand.
To be eligible for the OER, customers must have a monthly electricity demand of 50 kilowatts or less and an annual electricity consumption of less than 250,000 kilowatt-hours. If your account meets these criteria, you will be automatically enrolled in the OER and will receive the rebate. This is applicable to most homes and small businesses.
For larger, multi-unit complexes, such as condominiums and apartment buildings, the eligibility criteria are different. To be eligible for the OER, these complexes must have at least two qualifying units, with at least 50% of the units being occupied as permanent residences. Additionally, the account must exceed a monthly electricity demand of 50 kW and an annual use threshold of 250,000 kWh. In this case, the OER Eligibility Notice Form must be submitted to start receiving the rebate.
Retirement residences and mobile home parks have similar eligibility criteria, with a focus on the number of occupants who are 65 years of age or older. Additionally, the account must exceed the monthly electricity demand and use threshold specified.
It is important to note that eligibility for the OER is based on metered usage rather than adjusted usage, and there may be additional criteria to meet depending on the specific circumstances of the account holder.
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Applying for the rebate
To apply for the Ontario Electricity Rebate (OER), you must meet certain eligibility criteria. The OER is a provincially funded rebate that provides eligible customers with a reduction on their electricity bill before Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) is applied.
If you are a low-volume consumer, such as a household or small business with a demand of less than 50 kilowatts, you will automatically receive the OER and do not need to apply. Additionally, if your account relates to a farm or a long-term care home, you will also receive the OER automatically.
However, if you are a commercial customer or have a large volume account, you may need to complete a self-declaration form or an OER Eligibility Notice Form to receive the rebate. This includes multi-unit complexes, common elements in multi-unit complexes, mobile home parks, and retirement residences.
For commercial customers, those billed under a General Service Demand or Sub-transmission rate class will need to complete the self-declaration form. For multi-unit complexes and retirement residences, you will need to ensure that at least 50% of the units meet the qualifying conditions. This includes condominiums, apartment buildings, and mobile home parks, where the account exceeds a monthly electricity demand of 50 kW and a usage threshold of 250,000 kWh annually.
To apply for the OER, you can download the relevant form from the Toronto Hydro or NT Power website and submit it according to the instructions provided. You may need to provide additional information or meet with a representative from a social agency, depending on your specific circumstances.
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Frequently asked questions
Households, farms, long-term care homes, and small businesses are eligible for the OER.
Most eligible consumers will receive the OER automatically. However, certain consumers who were previously receiving the 8% Provincial Rebate under the Fair Hydro Plan are not eligible for the new OER and need to submit an OER Eligibility Notice Form.
The OER provides eligible customers with a 13.1% reduction on the amount of their bill before HST.
