Start with your electricity bill
Identify the account holder and gather household information for the official application.
Ontario Electricity Support Program
Help with your electricity bill, every month.
Understand OESP monthly electricity credits for eligible Ontario households and get help finding the application route.
Monthly electricity-bill support
Make the monthly bill easier to manage.
OESP applies a recurring credit to eligible electricity bills. The amount depends on household size and combined after-tax income. It is bill assistance, so you do not need to buy heating equipment to apply.
A clearer path to support.
Apply through the program
Apply through the official OESP website or a designated intake agency. We help you identify the route and understand the next step.
Look for the credit on your bill
If approved, the credit is applied to your electricity bill. Applicants aged 65 or older may receive a five-year approval period before reapplying.
We help you take the next step.
Ontario Energy Affordability Services helps you identify relevant support and understand where to apply. The program administrator or designated intake agency makes the approval decision.
Send us your contact details and the type of help you need. Keep identity documents, tax records and utility account numbers for the program’s secure application process.
Ontario Energy Board OESP informationCommon questions
Is OESP only for homeowners?
No. Eligible renters with their own qualifying electricity account may also apply.
Does being a senior guarantee approval?
No. The program checks household and account criteria. Age can affect the renewal period after approval.
Start with your home
One assessment.
A clearer upgrade plan.
We review your priorities, find relevant programs and help you understand the next step.