From 29.9 to 23.9 for gas

[Anna Michele]

I live in Ontario and have been hit up at the door a few times about my renewal
I am not sure what my options are other than what he said sign up for another 5 years or most likely get stuck at one year higher rate. My renewal is not until April.
So my question is
Do I renew now while I can it seems like a good deal 6% savings or wait and see what else I get offered?
Have you been visited for your renewal?
What are you paying now? What province are you in?

[Ciel]

I'll have to see if I can find the rate from Union Gas. Brother got Dad to sign non-renewal papers with company and switch back to Union Gas-this was done a month or two prior to contract end date-last year, company auto-renewed contract one year as Dad did not response to renewal packages.

I should check the OEB site for any rate changes-every three months and am hoping there's a drop because of the lower oil barrel prices. Equal billing plan is about $125/mo, better than it was during Jan-April/14. Would like to see $100 or lower, truthfully but it's been cold and gray during a good portion of Dec.

[Anna Michele]

ok so i went onto the OEB website and found this

for contract less than or up to one year

Electricity contracts must state the price the consumer will pay if the contract is renewed and also, the price the consumer would pay if they purchased from the utility. The contract cannot be renewed or extended unless the consumer provides express consent that he has read this price comparison. For this reason electricity contracts cannot be automatically renewed.

for contracts ore than one year

Electricity contract renewals or extensions for more than one year, up to five years, are subject to additional special requirements. Specifically, the renewal or extension notice must state the price you will pay if the contract is renewed or extended, and the price you would pay if you purchased electricity from your utility. The contract cannot be renewed or extended unless the retailer receives your express consent that you have read this price-comparison information.

[Anna Michele]

I was paying 29.9 + 8.5 fees for the past 5 years when at the time of sign Union Gas fees were as low as 11
I was offered 23.9 +fees for another 5 year contract

[Anna Michele]

from the OEB website
You have options. Your energy can be supplied by…
(a) Your utility (prices set by the OEB – can be two-tiered or according to Time-of-Use), OR
(b) An electricity retailer / natural gas marketer (these organizations are independent agents – not part of your utility or the government).

It’s a competitive marketplace so take time to understand your options. Also, know who supplies your electricity or natural gas as well as how much you consume every month.

• Electricity
• Natural Gas

TIME-OF-USE PRICES

TIERED PRICES

up to 1,000 kWh:	8.8 ¢/kWh
above 1,000 kWh:	10.3 ¢/kWh

Learn more about electricity prices


Natural Gas Rate

January 1, 2015

Union Gas Limited
18.9887 ¢/m3

The rate for NRG includes storage and transportation charges.

To see how these natural gas rates relate to your overall bill, visit our Natural Gas Bill Calculator.

[Anna Michele]

Natural Gas Rates - Historical

Union Gas Limited

Date	Commodity Price (¢/m3)	Gas Cost Adjustment (¢/m3)	Effective Price (¢/m3)
Oct 2014	15.1033	4.1070	19.2103
Jul 2014	17.9195	4.6667	22.5862
Apr 2014	17.9207	4.4687	22.3894
Jan 2014	12.8596	0.4456	13.3052
Oct 2013	12.4908	-0.1983	12.2925
Jul 2013	14.1545	-2.307	11.8475
Apr 2013	12.3772	-3.5905	8.7867
Jan 2013	12.8825	-2.0978	10.7847
Oct 2012	10.8366	-1.2565	9.5801
Jul 2012	10.0708	-1.2711	8.7997
Apr 2012	9.4749	-1.3253	8.1496
Jan 2012	12.1783	-1.0070	11.1713
Oct 2011	13.7730	-1.0377	12.7353
Jul 2011	14.9284	-1.1577	13.7707
Apr 2011	14.0797	-0.7597	13.3200
Jan 2011	14.3931	-0.9036	13.4895
Oct 2010	15.5280	-2.3403	13.1877
Jul 2010	17.2288	-4.1373	13.0915
Apr 2010	20.8999	-6.2222	14.6777
Jan 2010	19.8379	-8.6440	11.1939
Oct 2009	19.9470	-8.6108	11.3362
Jul 2009	20.5848	-5.2484	15.3364
Apr 2009	23.5286	-1.8283	21.7003
Jan 2009	30.1064	1.2348	31.3412
Oct 2008	33.5079	1.6012	35.1091
Jul 2008	37.8309	-1.066	36.7649
Apr 2008	30.5197	-3.0936	27.4261
Jan 2008	27.1908	-4.4170	22.7738
Oct 2007	29.5223	-4.5888	24.9335
Jul 2007	33.2739	-5.7728	27.5011
Apr 2007	32.9687	-7.0866	25.8821
Jan 2007	31.9047	-7.0737	24.8310
Oct 2006	35.6504	-4.1310	31.5194
Jul 2006	36.0677	-3.6268	32.4409
Apr 2006	36.8782	-1.8696	35.0086
Jan 2006	41.6725	-

[Ciel]

Horizon Utilities Hamilton-rates for conventional meters (electricity):

Rates for conventional meter customers
Regulated Price Plan (RPP)*

* RPP rates apply to customers who purchase electricity through Horizon Utilities. Non-RPP rates apply to customers who purchase electricity through a retail contract.
Electricity: Tiered Rates**Specific Charge and Description Rate
Conservation Block - summer first 600 kWh, winter first 1000 kWh Per kWh $0.088
Conservation Block - over conservation block Per kWh $0.103


​**Rate structure as of November 1, 2014. Electricity rates are set by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) on May 1 and November 1 of each year.

Rates for smartmeter consumers:

Rates for smart meter customers
Regulated Price Plan (RPP)*

* RPP rates apply to customers who purchase electricity through Horizon Utilities. Non-RPP rates apply to customers who purchase electricity through a retail contract.
Electricity: Time-of-Use**



**Rate structure as of November 1, 2014. Time-of-Use rates are set by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) on May 1st and November 1st of each year.

Graphic images did not show-see link with the three time-of-use rates-
http://www.horizonutilities.com/myHo...art-Meter.aspx

Hydro One's smart meter consumers have the same rates as shown for Horizon's consumers. Miss the first 750 kwh at one rate offer-not offered for some years now.

[Anna Michele]

I was paying 29.9 + 8.5 fees for the past 5 years when at the time of sign Union Gas fees were as low as 11
I was offered 23.9 +fees for another 5 year contract

No thank you

I have decided to go directly with union gas at a rate of 18.9 + 3.4 transportation cost

I realize the risk of it fluctuating at quarterly intervals but I do believe it is worth the risk

[tjthemanto]

DO NOT go for these guys , they are ALL scam artists..when it comes to door to door energy resellers.
Almost always you won't come out ahead.
Its a pain to get out of the contract & there are huge massive penalty fees.

[annedougherty]

Ugh yes scam! Anyone who comes to your door send them away!

[Anna Michele]

They got me and had me for the past 5 years come April im a free agent