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Last reviewed November 2, 2026
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Holiday lights cost in Ontario: an LED display typically adds $2–$20 for the season, while old incandescent strings and inflatables can add $60 or more.
Best time to run the dishwasher and laundry in Ontario: weekdays after 7 p.m., before 7 a.m. or weekends on TOU; after 11 p.m. on ULO. See the per-load math.
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The average hydro bill in Ontario is roughly $100–$130 a month for a 700 kWh home in late 2026. See the math by line item, home type and how to lower yours.
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An Ontario checklist for winter 2026: heating maintenance, air sealing, thermostat settings for the new rates, and what to check outside before the snow.
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Is Ultra-Low Overnight worth it in Ontario? Usually only if you charge an EV or shift big loads past 11 p.m. and avoid 4–9 p.m. See ULO vs TOU math for 3 homes.
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Best thermostat temperature for winter in Ontario: about 20–21 °C when home, 17–18 °C asleep or away. See savings math for gas, baseboard and heat pump homes.
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New Ontario RPP prices start 1 November 2026 and the Ontario Electricity Rebate drops to 15.7%. What changes, what it costs, and how to respond this winter.
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Space heater cost in Ontario: a 1,500 W heater costs about 14–28¢ an hour on Time-of-Use, or $20–$30 a month for typical use. See the math and when it pays.
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The average gas bill in Ontario is roughly $95–$155 a month over a year for a detached home using 2,000–2,600 m³. See the monthly math and what drives it.
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Reported HRS assessment stream deadlines: post-retrofit assessment booked by 30 November 2026, work done by 31 December. What that means for your project.
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Do heat pumps work at −25 °C? Are they always cheaper than gas? We separate fact from myth for Ontario homeowners who are weighing a heat pump in 2026.
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Furnace replacement cost in Ontario is typically $5,000–$9,000 installed in 2026 for a 95%+ AFUE gas furnace. See price tiers, add-ons and the heat pump option.
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EV charging cost in Ontario for 2026: about 73¢ per 100 km overnight on ULO or $1.80 on TOU off-peak, roughly $120–$290 a year in commodity. See the full math.
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Income-qualified Ontario households heating with oil may get up to $25,000 toward a heat pump. How the program works, current status and what to plan for.
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Heat pump cost in Ontario for 2026: roughly $12,000–$25,000 for a ducted cold-climate system, $4,500–$8,000 ductless. Rebates, net cost and running cost math.
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How much electricity does a house use in Ontario? Typically 650–800 kWh a month without electric heat. See a kWh breakdown by appliance and by home type.
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Solar panel cost in Ontario for 2026 is roughly $2.50–$3.50 per watt installed, or $20,000–$28,000 for 8 kW. See costs by size, output and payback math.
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The federal Greener Homes Loan closed to new applicants in fall 2025. Here are the Ontario rebates, income-qualified programs and financing routes still open.
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Ontario reportedly raised the simplified net metering threshold from 10 kW to 12 kW on 1 May 2026. Who benefits, what has not changed, and how to size a system.
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Removing the federal fuel charge in April 2025 cut gas bills and narrowed the heat pump savings case. We rerun the numbers for a typical Ontario home.
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