Grimsby Power

Check it out! You might qualify for the Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)

Posted February 28th, 2024

You could get a monthly, on-bill credit of $35 or more. The OESP credit amount depends on how many people live in the home and the combined annual household after tax income. Effective March 1, 2024 income eligibility thresholds change making more homes eligible for the credit.

Beware of energy scams: Home energy assessments, audits, inspections and home visits are not required to apply for the OESP.

Apply now or learn more at OESP.ca

Grimsby Power Rates Effective January 1, 2024

Posted January 11th, 2024

On August 17, 2023, Grimsby Power filed an IRM application with the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) to change rates effective January 1, 2024.

An IRM application is a mechanistic adjustment to distribution rates based on inflation and the OEB’s assessment of the distributor’s efficiency. The adjustment components are set out in the table below. Inserting these components into a formula result in a 4.80% increase to Grimsby Power’s distribution rates.

The OEB issued its decision on the application on December 14, 2023. Based on the Decision, a residential customer consuming 750 kWh will have a total monthly bill increase of approximately $2.11 after taxes and the Ontario Electricity Rebate, effective January 1, 2024.

For more information regarding the application please visit here.

New Time of Use, Tiered and Ultra-Low Overnight Prices Effective November 1, 2023

Posted January 8th, 2024

The following rates apply to the Electricity line on your bill:

Winter Time-of-Use

TOU On-Peak 18.2¢/kWh
TOU Mid-Peak 12.2¢/kWh
TOU Off-Peak 8.2¢/kWh

Winter Tiered

Tier 1 (Residential up to 1000 kWh, Small Commercial up to 750 kWh) 10.3¢/kWh
Tier 2 (Residential above 1000 kWh, Small Commercial above 750 kWh) 12.5¢/kWh

New Ultra Low Overnight Time-of-Use

ULO On-Peak 28.6¢/kWh
ULO Mid-Peak 12.2¢/kWh
ULO Off-Peak 8.7¢/kWh
ULO Overnight Off-Peak 2.8¢/kWh

To switch to the Ultra Low Overnight price plan please visit our Customer Choice page.

The Ontario Electricity Rebate increases to 19.3%

Scam Alert

Posted January 27th, 2023

Grimsby Power has been notified that individuals representing themselves as a utility responsible for providing power are calling customers and demanding payment. These individuals are threatening disconnection if payment is not received.

These calls are not coming from Grimsby Power. Grimsby Power follows disconnection practices established and regulated by the Ontario Energy Board. There is currently a non payment disconnection ban in place to the end of April.

If you have been a victim of a scam and experienced a financial loss, please call the Niagara Regional Police Service non-emergency number at 905-688-4111.

If you received one of these calls but did not experience a financial loss, call Phonebusters at 1-888-495-8501 or contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or visit their websit at Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca)

For more information about scams and tips from the Ontario Energy Board please visit OEB.ca/scams

Having Trouble Paying Your Electricity Bill?

Posted October 28th, 2022

Contact your utility right away to find out about payment options.  Payment arrangements with Grimsby Power can help you avoid late payment charges and potential disconnection of service.

Eligible customers can access bill payment support programs such as the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) and the Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP). And, to protect low-income customers, there are also special customer service rules that include allowing more time to pay overdue amounts under an arrears payment plan. Learn more about these programs and customer service rules at OEB.ca/billhelp

IMPORTANT: Electricity and natural gas distributors cannot disconnect residential customers for non-payment during the winter disconnection ban period of November 15 to April 30. However, because they can continue to charge late payment fees on past due amounts, it is important you remain in contact with your utility during this period and explore payment options that may be available to you.