Ontario Electricity Support Program

OntarioEnergyChecked October 2, 2026

OESP gives lower-income households a monthly credit directly on their electricity bill. The Ontario Energy Board runs the program and you apply once every two years (five for some seniors and people on CPP disability).

How much

Monthly bill credit of about $35 to $75 depending on income and household size; enhanced credits of about $52 to $113 a month for Indigenous customers, homes with electric heating, or people using certain medical devices.

When it's paid

Credit applied on each electricity bill, not cash. Usually appears 6 to 8 weeks after applying.

Who qualifies

You are a residential electricity customer in Ontario, or live in a separately metered unit
Your household income is within the limits for your household size (roughly up to $71,000 for larger households)
All household members' income can be verified through the CRA

How to apply

Gather a recent electricity bill and household member details
Apply online at OESP.ca, by mail, or through an intake agency
Give consent to verify income with the CRA
Wait 4 to 6 weeks for approval
Reapply before your enrolment period ends

What to have ready

Electricity bill (account number)
Names and birthdates of everyone in the household
SIN for each member 18 and over

Common mistakes to avoid

Leaving out household members
Not reapplying when the 2-year period ends
Not asking for the enhanced credit when eligible

Still being confirmed: Credit amounts per income band and household size were summarized; check the OEB table for exact values. Check the official page for the latest details.

Official sources

Ontario Energy Board: OESP ↗

Last checked against these pages on October 2, 2026.

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