Kingston Hydro, or a competitive retailer that you have contracted with, is the seller of actual power.
The price for that power (i.e. the commodity price) may be fixed or floating.
In most cases, billing services are provided by Utilities Kingston, an affiliate of the municipally-owned Kingston Hydro.
However, if you have contracted with a retailer, your retailer may have us bill you on their behalf or they may bill you directly.
Commodity Charge Effective May 1, 2010
Other Charges Effective May 1, 2010
General Service Less Than 50 kW
This classification refers to a non residential account taking electricity at 750 volts or less whose monthly average peak demand is less than, or is forecast to be less than, 50 kW.
| Commodity Charge (RPP Tier 1 threshold: First 750 kWh)(2), (3), (4) |
$/kWh |
0.0650 |
| Commodity Charge (RPP Tier 2 threshold: Beyond 750 kWh)(2), (3), (4) |
$/kWh |
0.0750 |
| (A)Distribution |
| Monthly Service Charge(5) |
$ |
$23.39 |
| Distribution Volumetric Rate(5) |
$/kWh |
0.0097 |
| Smart Meter Funding Adder(6) |
$ |
$1.00 |
| Low Voltage Service Charge(4), (7) |
$/kWh |
0.0002 |
Rate Rider Global Adjustment Sub-Account Disposition(8)
Applicable to Non-RPP customers Only |
$/kWh |
0.0015 |
| Rate Rider - Deferral/Variance Account Disposition(8) |
$/kWh |
(0.0020) |
| (B)Transmission |
| Transmission Network Service Rate(3),(4) |
$/kWh |
0.0050 |
| Transmission Line and Transformation Connection Service Rate(3),(4) |
$/kWh |
0.0042 |
Non-Competitive Charge(3),(4)
(Wholesale Market Service Charge + Rural Rate Protection Charge) |
$/kWh |
0.00650 |
| Special Purpose Charge (SPC) MEI Conservation(3),(4),(9) |
$/kWh |
0.0003725 |
| Standard Supply Service - Administration Charge (If applicable) |
$ |
0.25 |
(1) Customers that are provided with Simplified Bill Presentment will see Electricity, Delivery, Regulatory Charges, Debt Retirement lines and amounts on their electricity bill. Line amounts represent roll-ups of several sub-component charges detailed in this table.
(2) "Commodity Charge" is the term used by Kingston Hydro to refer to the cost of the electric power itself. The price for that power (i.e. commodity price) may be fixed or floating. For those of you that are Regulated Price Plan (RPP) customers, RPP tiered rates and thresholds are adjusted semi-annually by the OEB. For those of you that have a contract with a retailer, your commodity rate will be your contracted rate.
(3) These charges are uplifted by a Total Loss Factor
(4) Pass through fees paid to third parties
(5) These Distribution fees are Retained by Kingston Hydro Corporation
(6) "Smart Meter Funding Adder" previously the charge was embedded in "Monthly Service Charge". The Adder is to aid in the eventual recovery of the expenses incurred and the expenditures made by Kingston Hydro in respect of smart meter implementation
(7) "Low Voltage Service Charge" previously the charge was embedded in the "Distribution Volumetric Rate".
(8) Rate Riders - see Kingston Hydro's Decision and Order EB-2009-0201 for further detail
(9) "Special Purpose Charge" required by law to be charged by Kingston Hydro, not subject to OEB approval, to enable the recovery of the expenses incurred and the expenditures made by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MEI) in respect of its energy conservation programs or renewable energy programs
(10) "Debt Retirement Charge" helps pay down the debt of the former Ontario Hydro
(11) Customers should note the new provincial Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) is now in effect as of July 1, 2010
General Service 50 to 4,999 kW
This classification refers to a non residential account whose monthly average peak demand is equal to or greater than, or is forecast to be equal to or greater than, 50 kW but less than 5,000 kW.
| Commodity Charge(2),(3),(4) |
$/kWh |
Market Price |
| (A)Distribution |
| Monthly Service Charge(5) |
$ |
234.10 |
| Distribution Volumetric Rate(5) |
$/kW |
1.6891 |
| Smart Meter Funding Adder(6) |
$ |
$1.00 |
| Low Voltage Service Charge(4), (7) |
$/kW |
0.1070 |
Rate Rider Global Adjustment Sub-Account Disposition(8)
Applicable to Non-RPP customers Only |
$/kW |
0.5972 |
| Rate Rider - Deferral/Variance Account Disposition(8) |
$/kW |
(0.5793) |
| (B)Transmission |
| Transmission Network Service Rate(3),(4) |
$/kW |
2.1925 |
| Transmission Line and Transformation Connection Service Rate(3),(4) |
$/kW |
1.8244 |
Non-Competitive Charge(3),(4)
(Wholesale Market Service Charge + Rural Rate Protection Charge) |
$/kWh |
0.00650 |
| Special Purpose Charge (SPC) MEI Conservation(3),(4),(9) |
$/kWh |
0.0003725 |
| Standard Supply Service - Administration Charge (If applicable) |
$ |
0.25 |
(1) Customers that are provided with Simplified Bill Presentment will see Electricity, Delivery, Regulatory Charges, Debt Retirement lines and amounts on their electricity bill. Line amounts represent roll-ups of several sub-component charges detailed in this table.
(2) "Commodity Charge" is the term used by Kingston Hydro to refer to the cost of the electric power itself. The price for that power (i.e. commodity price) may be fixed or floating. For those of you that are Regulated Price Plan (RPP) customers, RPP tiered rates and thresholds are adjusted semi-annually by the OEB. For those of you that have a contract with a retailer, your commodity rate will be your contracted rate.
(3) These charges are uplifted by a Total Loss Factor
(4) Pass through fees paid to third parties
(5) These Distribution fees are Retained by Kingston Hydro Corporation
(6) "Smart Meter Funding Adder" previously the charge was embedded in "Monthly Service Charge". The Adder is to aid in the eventual recovery of the expenses incurred and the expenditures made by Kingston Hydro in respect of smart meter implementation
(7) "Low Voltage Service Charge" previously the charge was embedded in the "Distribution Volumetric Rate".
(8) Rate Riders - see Kingston Hydro's Decision and Order EB-2009-0201 for further detail
(9) "Special Purpose Charge" required by law to be charged by Kingston Hydro, not subject to OEB approval, to enable the recovery of the expenses incurred and the expenditures made by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MEI) in respect of its energy conservation programs or renewable energy programs
(10) "Debt Retirement Charge" helps pay down the debt of the former Ontario Hydro
(11) Customers should note the new provincial Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) is now in effect as of July 1, 2010
Large Use
This classification refers to an account whose monthly average peak demand is equal to or greater than, or is forecast to be equal to or greater than, 5,000 kW.
Unmetered Scattered Load
This classification refers to an account taking electricity at 750 volts or less whose monthly average peak demand is less than, or is forecast to be less than, 50 kW and the consumption is unmetered. Such connections include cable TV power packs, bus shelters, telephone booths, traffic lights, and railway crossings. The customer will provide detailed manufacturer information/ documentation with regard to electrical demand/consumption of the proposed unmetered load.