Learn about changes to your electricity, natural gas, water and wastewater rates, taking effect on January 1, 2024. 

Electricity rates  

Kingston Hydro filed an application (EB-2023-0034) with its regulator, the Ontario Energy Board (OEB), to implement mechanistic adjustments to its distribution rates, for rates effective January 1, 2024. 

A final Decision and Rate Order was issued by the OEB on December 14, 2023. 

As a result of the OEB findings in the Kingston Hydro 2024 Distribution Rate Application Decision and Rate Order, effective January 1, 2024, there will be a monthly total estimated bill increase of $2.87 for a residential customer consuming 750 kWh. The increase does not factor in applicable taxes or the Ontario Electricity Rebate. 

Learn more about electricity rates from Kingston Hydro's website. 

Water and wastewater rates  

In March 2023, the council of the City of Kingston approved two-year rate schedules for the water and wastewater utilities. 

Beginning on January 1, 2024, there will be a 3.20 per cent combined monthly estimated bill increase of $3.42 for a typical residential customer.

Natural gas rates  

In March 2023, the council of the City of Kingston also approved two-year rate schedules for natural gas local distribution rates. 

Beginning on January 1, 2024, natural gas local distribution rates will increase by 5.0 percent. The yearly impact of the local distribution rate adjustment for a typical residential customer utilizing an average of 2300m3 of natural gas per year is $26.46 estimated increase for 2024.