Toronto Hydro-lert: New Season Means New Rates - Winter Rates in effect November 1

TORONTO, Nov. 8, 2013 /CNW/ - Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited ("Toronto Hydro") reminds customers that winter rates are now in effect. From November 1, 2013 - April 30, 2014, the time blocks and prices have changed. This means that customers need to be aware of when they are using electricity - shifting use to off-peak or mid-peak periods can help manage electricity bills.

peaksaver PLUS®customers using the free in-home energy device to monitor their electricity costs in real-time need to reprogram the time on their device, and the new rates and time blocks.

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Winter electricity rates in place November 1.
	Time(s)	Price
Off-peak	Weekdays 7pm to 7am All day weekends and holidays	7.2 ¢/kWh
Mid-peak	Weekdays 11am-5pm	10.9 ¢/kWh
Peak	Weekdays 7am-11am and 5pm-7pm	12.9 ¢/kWh

The Ontario Energy Board sets and regulates the prices and time periods, which change from summer to winter to better reflect seasonal consumption patterns. Toronto Hydro collects these charges and passes them through to power producers without mark-up.

For tips on how to conserve electricity and save money, customers can go to torontohydro.com/savethiswinter

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SOURCE: Toronto Hydro Corporation

Tanya Bruckmueller, Toronto Hydro-Electric System
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