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And some folks think it will be cheaper.  Not Really!!

Weekdays
7 am to 11 am 8.8¢/kWh
11 am to 5 pm 7.2¢/kWh
5 pm to 8 pm 8.8¢/kWh
8 pm to 10 pm 7.2¢/kWh
10 pm to 7 am 4.0¢/kWh
Weekends 4.0¢/kWh

Homeowners with smart meters (i.e. meters that track how much electricity is used and when) will pay different rates throughout the day. The rates are set and regularly adjusted by the OEB to reflect pricing trends in the wholesale electricity market – when demand is higher, prices tend to be higher and vice-versa.

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