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Temporary discounted rates, government support programs available to Energy+ customers

From Jan. 18 to Feb. 7, 2022, the provincial government has set electricity prices at the off-peak price of 8.2 cents per kilowatt-hour
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NEWS RELEASE
ENERGY+
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CAMBRIDGE AND BRANT COUNTY – Energy+ is reminding its customers of temporarily discounted electricity rates, the newly launched Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program, and expanded eligibility for the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP), that the Province has put in place to help respond to public health measures due to the Omicron variant.

Off-peak Electricity Rates

Effective Jan. 18 and through Feb. 7, 2022, the provincial government has set electricity prices at the off-peak price of 8.2 cents per kilowatt-hour, 24 hours per day for all regulated price plan customers.

The off-peak rate will apply automatically to residential, small businesses and farms that pay Time-of-Use or Tiered prices set by the Ontario Energy Board. This rate relief intends to support families, workers, and small businesses spending more time at home during the modified ‘Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen.’

Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program

The Ontario Business Costs Rebate program will be available to eligible businesses required to close or reduce capacity due to the modified Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen. Businesses will receive rebate payments for a portion of the property tax and energy costs they incur while subject to these measures. Eligible companies required to reduce capacity to 50 percent, such as smaller retail stores, will receive a rebate payment equivalent to 50 percent of their costs, while businesses needed to close for indoor activities, such as restaurants and gyms, will receive a rebate payment equal to 100 percent of their expenses. For more information, please visit https://Ontario.ca/COVIDsupport

Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)

To further support customers through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) has enhanced the Low-income Energy Assistance Program – Emergency Financial Assistance (LEAP EFA). The maximum value of grant amounts has been increased for low-income customers with higher-than-average arrears. Energy+ will have additional flexibility in determining the appropriate grant amount to a maximum of $1,000 ($1,200 for consumers with electrically heated premises).  

For more information, please visit Energy+ website www.energyplus.ca.

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