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November 1, 2022 – Electricity Prices and Ontario Electricity Rebate
October 31, 2022
The Ontario Energy Board has set the prices for Time-of-Use, the Tiered price plan, as well as the kilowatt-hour thresholds. These reduced rates will be in effect for November 1, 2022. For customers billed under Time of Use, the Off-peak rate drops 0.8 cents per kilowatt hour. Mid-peak has also decreased by 1.1 cents per… Continue reading November 1, 2022 – Electricity Prices and Ontario Electricity Rebate
New Electricity Distribution Rates Effective May 1, 2022
April 29, 2022
On March 24th, 2022, the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) issued its Decision and Rate Order on an application filed by ORPC for approval to change its electricity distribution rates effective May 1, 2022. For more details on the approval, please visit Regulatory/Applications For details on the specific rates, please visit My Home/Rates & Charges If you… Continue reading New Electricity Distribution Rates Effective May 1, 2022
“Don’t be Afraid to Say No” – Energy Scam Awareness Campaign
April 11, 2022
“Don’t be Afraid to Say No” – Energy Scam Awareness Campaign The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) and the Ontario Ministry of Energy are working together to protect consumers against scams. Frauds are being committed through phone calls, texts, emails, social media ads and unexpected home visits. Operators are using aggressive tactics and targeting vulnerable populations,… Continue reading “Don’t be Afraid to Say No” – Energy Scam Awareness Campaign
Beware of Potential Scams
March 17, 2022
Our customers are receiving phone calls regarding rebates on their hydro bill. Ottawa River Power does not provide nor offer any rebates to our customers. There are assistance programs available to our customers; they are as follows: • Ontario Electricity Support Program (delivered by the Ontario Energy Board) • Low-income Energy Assistance Program (delivered by… Continue reading Beware of Potential Scams
ORPC Conditions of Service Updated
March 17, 2022
The Distribution System Code requires that every distributor produce its own “Conditions of Service” document. The purpose of this document is to provide a means of communicating the types and level of service available to the customers within the distributor’s service territory. The previous version of the Conditions of Service was published in 2019. Since… Continue reading ORPC Conditions of Service Updated