Is the Ontario electricity Support rebate real?
The OESP is an Ontario Energy Board (OEB) program that lowers electricity bills for lower-income households. The OESP provides a monthly credit to eligible customers based on household income and household size. The OESP credits are applied directly to eligible customers' bills.
Is there an electricity rebate for seniors in Ontario?
For seniors and people with low-to-moderate income
Get up to $1,065 for the 2021 benefit year in tax credits if you or your family have low-to-moderate income and up to $1,247 if you're an eligible senior. To apply for the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit: download and fill out the ON-BEN application form(PDF)
Who is eligible for the Ontario electricity rebate?
Eligibility criteria
Average monthly electricity demand of 50 kilowatts or less. Annual consumption of 250,000 kilowatt hours or less.
When should I renew my Oesp?
No, we recommend recipients reapply 1-2 months before their eligibility period ends to ensure continuity of the OESP credit.