Gas & Hydro Options in Ottawa
Ottawa follows Ontario’s deregulated energy structure, meaning homeowners have regulated delivery utilities plus optional supply contracts.
⚡ Electricity (Hydro) in Ottawa
Who provides electricity?
Electricity delivery is handled by Hydro Ottawa.
Municipally owned utility
Infrastructure and billing provider
Rates regulated by Ontario Energy Board
You cannot change delivery providers.
How electricity billing works
Typical charges include:
Monthly service fee
Electricity usage (kWh)
Delivery charges
Regulatory fees
Taxes
Ontario pricing options apply.
Pricing choices
Time-of-Use (default)
Rates vary by time of day.
Tiered Pricing
Flat rate until usage threshold exceeded.
Ultra-Low Overnight (select customers)
Discount overnight rates.
Homeowner options for hydro
You can choose:
Pricing plan
Equal billing plan
Online monitoring tools
Energy efficiency programs
Provincial rebates support:
Heat pumps
Insulation upgrades
Smart thermostats
🔥 Natural Gas in Ottawa
Who delivers natural gas?
Natural gas delivery is provided by Enbridge Gas.
Maintains pipelines
Handles delivery
Regulated by Ontario Energy Board
Delivery provider is fixed.
Gas pricing options
Option A — Enbridge Default Rate
Market-based
No contract
Adjusted periodically
Option B — Independent Energy Retailers
Offer fixed-rate contracts for price certainty.
Risk:
Rates may exceed market pricing over time.
Typical natural gas bill components
Bills include:
Monthly basic charge
Gas supply cost
Delivery charges
Carbon charge
Taxes
What Happens When You Buy and Move Into a Home
Typical setup process:
Open Hydro Ottawa electricity account.
Open Enbridge Gas account.
Provide possession date.
Choose pricing and billing preferences.
Utilities generally continue without interruption if already active.
Relocation Info
Below are links to important information that every homebuyer will find useful when relocating to Ottawa.