Your Electricity Dollar - How is it Spent?

But you may not be aware that we are just one piece of the puzzle that brings electricity from the generating plant to your home or business. And the distribution charge accounts for only a small portion of your total bill.

Local distribution charges amount to only about 20 cents on the dollar, or 20% of your average monthly bill (average residential electricity bill based on 1000 kWh monthly usage). Yet, your local electricity distributor is responsible for collecting the other 80% that goes to the government fees, taxes and other electricity market participants.

Think of your local electricity distributor as your mail carrier. He or she does not originate or control the mail you receive but is responsible for its safe and reliable delivery everyday.

Ontario's local electrical distributors have delivered electricity to our communities, homes, businesses and institutions safely, reliably and in a financially responsible manner for over 100 years. We understand Ontario's electrical system and are committed to providing quality service at a reasonable cost to Ontario consumers.