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TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR ELECTRICITY COSTS

If you pay the hourly price for electricity, The Bottom Line on Managing Your Electricity Costs series of guides will help you take control of your electricity costs.

Find out how other businesses and organizations, including municipalities, have taken action to better manage their electricity costs, with positive results on their bottom line. Visit the Business Profiles section.

Ontario Reliability Outlook
Ontario Market Outlook
Guide for Manufacturers
Managing Your Electricity Costs
Here's the IESO evaluation of the progress to date on generation, transmission and demand projects underway to meet future reliability needs.

INFORMATION TO HELP YOU MANAGE YOUR COSTS

Workshops
Energy saving workshops to better inform manufacturers and municipalities on how to best manage electricty costs.

Provincial Benefit and Other Rebates
Businesses and industries that pay the wholesale price for electricity are eligible for rebates.

Retailers
You may choose to buy your electricity through a contract with a retailer. Here are some options you may want to consider.

Why Prices Fluctuate
Here are some tips on what factors influence the price of electricity.

Interval Meters
Here's a checklist to help you determine whether an interval meter is the right choice for your company.
Interval Meter

Speakers’ Bureau
Learn more about issues concerning Ontario’s electricity system and how to better manage your energy costs. Arrange for an IESO speaker or trade booth by e-mailing Corporate Communications.

How the Wholesale Price is Determined
Here's how the IESO balances the supply of electricity with demand and how the price is determined.

Managing Your Electricity Wisely
Here are some ideas to help you get more from your energy dollar.
Market at a Glance

9:00 a.m. EDT –  May 9, 2008

PRICE

Current Hourly Price:

5.86˘/kWh

Average Weighted Price for May:

3.56˘/kWh

Provincial Benefit Charge for May:

0.55¢/kWh

Average Weighted Price since Jan 1, 2008:

5.06˘/kWh

Monthly Average Prices

DEMAND & SUPPLY

Current Ontario Demand:

17,194 MW

Today's Projected Peak:

(at 11:00 a.m. EDT)

17,568 MW

Today's Generator Availability at Peak:

22,160 MW

Maximum Ontario Import Capacity:

4,000 MW
(approx.)

The Consumer Forum

WHO TO CALL

Questions about your bill or energy efficiency? Contact your local utility for assistance.

For information about changes in the electricity sector, contact the Ministry of Energy.

To learn more about regulated rates, licensing and retailers, contact the Ontario Energy Board.

The IESO also provides information about the market.
Toll Free: 1-888-448-7777
Tel: 905-403-6900
E-mail: customer.relations@ieso.ca