Ontario Hydro Usage Calculator

How to Use This Calculator

This calculator helps you estimate your electricity usage and costs based on your Ontario Hydro plan. Follow these steps:

1. Select your Ontario Hydro plan type (On-Peak, Mid-Peak, Off-Peak, or Time-of-Use).
2. Enter your monthly electricity consumption in kilowatt-hours (kWh).
3. Click "Calculate" to see your estimated monthly cost.
4. Review the breakdown of your results and tips for reducing your usage.

The calculator uses Ontario Hydro's current rates as of [current date]. For the most accurate results, use your actual consumption data from your bill.

Formula Used

The calculator uses the following formula to estimate your monthly electricity cost:

Where:

• Consumption is your monthly electricity usage in kWh
• Rate is the variable rate per kWh for your plan type
• Fixed Charge is the monthly service charge for your plan

Rates and fixed charges are based on Ontario Hydro's current pricing structure.

Worked Example

Let's calculate the cost for a household with 500 kWh of monthly consumption on the On-Peak plan:

This example shows that a household using 500 kWh on the On-Peak plan would pay approximately $77.50 per month.

Interpreting Your Results

Your results will show:

• Estimated Monthly Cost - Your projected electricity bill based on your usage
• Cost Breakdown - How much of your bill comes from variable rates vs. fixed charges
• Usage Comparison - How your usage compares to Ontario's average household

Use these results to:

• Budget for your electricity expenses
• Identify opportunities to reduce your usage
• Compare different Ontario Hydro plans