NEW – Customer Choice
If you are a residential or small business customer that pays Time-of-Use (TOU) electricity prices, you can now choose to switch to Tiered prices beginning November 1, 2020. If you want to continue paying TOU prices, no action is required. If you would like to learn more about your pricing options, click here.
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Paperless billing is made easy with our customer portal, MyAccount. Did you know that if every Essex Powerlines customer signed up for paperless billing, we could save up to 250 TREES a year? Plus, when you register for paperless, you get 24/7 access to your energy usage, consumption history, and more!
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Outage Updates and Information
Your source for all current and planned outage information. You can report an outage using our online form or you can call our Outage Centre at 519-737-6640
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Our Go Green to Win Green contest period has ended. Thank you to those who have registered for paperless billing. For updates on the draw, see the Contest Rules & Regulations page.
2019 Local Distribution Company of the Year
Essex Powerlines was recognized as the Local Distribution Company of the year for its outstanding performance
and diversity of key accomplishments, innovations and best practices
News & Media
Changes to Industrial and Commercial Electricity Costs effective January 1, 2021
Earlier this year, Ontario deferred a portion of Global Adjustment (GA) between April and June 2020 by limiting the Class B GA rate to $115/MWh for non-Regulated Price Plan (RPP)…
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NEW COVID-19 ELECTRICITY RATE
The Government of Ontario has implemented new electricity pricing to support Ontarians staying home during the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation. As such, the Government of Ontario has taken steps to…
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Board of Director Position Openings
The Essex Power Board of Directors is seeking to appoint two Directors of the Board to its subsidiary company, Essex Powerlines Corporation. The Essex Powerlines Board of Director provides strategic…
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If you are experiencing difficulty paying your electricity bills, there are a number of programs available for you!
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