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What is OESP?
The Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) provides ongoing monthly financial support to help eligible low‑income households lower their electricity bills. If you qualify, a monthly credit is applied directly to your electricity bill, helping make electricity costs more affordable over time. To learn more, Ontario Energy Board | Ontario Electricity Support Program.
Who May Be Eligible?
OESP offers a monthly on‑bill credit that reduces the amount you pay for electricity. The credit amount depends on:
- How many people live in your household, and
- Your total household after‑tax income
For example, a household of four people with an annual after‑tax income of $65,000 may receive a monthly credit of $40. Some households may qualify for higher monthly credits between $52 to $113, including those who:
- Use electric heating
- Rely on certain electricity‑dependent medical devices
- Are Indigenous customers or live with Indigenous family members
OESP credit amounts
| Level of household income ($) | Number of people living in home | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |
| 38,000 or less | $45 | $45 | $51 | $57 | $63 | $75 | $75 |
| 38,001 – 54,000 | $40 | $45 | $51 | $57 | $63 | $75 | |
| 54,001 – 65,000 | $35 | $40 | $45 | $51 | $57 | ||
| 65,001 – 71,000 | $35 | $40 | $45 | ||||
How to Apply
Consumers can apply online or with the assistance of local intake agency partners, including Low-Income Energy Assistance Program Emergency Financial Assistance intake agencies.
- Online through the official OESP website (fastest option), Ontario Energy Board | Ontario Electricity Support Program.
- With help from a local intake agency, please contact:
- Algoma District Services Administration Board
- Address: 135 Dawson St, Suite 201. Thessalon, ON P0R 1L0
- Contact: 705-842-3370, ext 200, 1-888-326-3133
- Algoma District Services Administration Board
- Address: 50 Broadway Ave. Wawa, ON P0S 1K0
- Contact: 705-856-2303, 1-866-847-9953
- Algoma District Services Administration Board
Applicants will be asked to provide basic household information, sign a consent form allowing the Canada Revenue Agency to verify income, and confirm electricity account details. Once approved, credits usually appear on your bill within several weeks.