We have different fees for electricity and natural gas. Explore our commercial customer rates and charges.
Electricity
Rates effective April 1, 2024
Effective April 1, 2024, electricity rates increased on average 1.0%.
Commercial general service rate options
- General service small – non-demand —
Utility-owned transformation; billing demand not exceeding 50 kVA. - General service small – demand —
Utility-owned transformation; billing demand between 51 kVA and 200 kVA. - General service small (seasonal) —
Utility-owned transformation; consumption is primarily summer; billing demand not exceeding 50 kVA. - General service medium —
Utility-owned transformation; billing demand exceeding 200 kVA. - General service large —
Customer-owned transformation; divided into 3 subclasses depending on supply voltage.
General service small – non-demand
General service small – non-demand
| Charge | Cost |
|---|---|
| Basic monthly charge – single phase | $20.74 |
| Basic monthly charge – three phase | $33.69 |
| First 11,000 kWh | 9.485¢/kWh |
| Balance of kWh | 7.277¢/kWh |
| Minimum monthly bill is the basic charge. | |
General service small – demand
General service small – demand
| Charge | Cost |
|---|---|
| Basic monthly charge – single phase | $20.74 |
| Basic monthly charge – three phase | $33.69 |
| First 11,000 kWh | 9.485¢/kWh |
| Next 8,500 kWh | 7.277¢/kWh |
| Balance of kWh1 | 4.671¢/kWh |
| First 50 kVA of monthly measured demand | No charge |
| Balance of measured demand | $12.33/kVA |
| Minimum monthly bill is the basic charge plus demand charge. 1 For accounts where demand has exceeded 50 kVA (at least once) in the previous 12 months, the Balance of kWh applies. |
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General service seasonal – single phase
General service seasonal – single phase
| Charge | Cost |
|---|---|
| Basic annual charge | $248.88 |
| First 66,000 kWh | 9.485¢/kWh |
| Balance of kWh | 7.277¢/kWh |
| Minimum annual bill is the basic charge. | |
General service medium
General service medium
| Charge | Cost |
|---|---|
| Basic monthly charge | $34.43 |
| First 19,500 kWh | 8.769¢/kWh |
| Balance of kWh | 4.546¢/kWh |
| First 50 kVA of monthly billing demand | No charge |
| Balance of billing demand | $11.91/kVA |
| Monthly bill demand is the greatest of the following (expressed in kVA): measured demand; OR 25% of contract demand; OR 25% of the highest measured demand in the previous 12 months. | |
General service large – exceeding 750 V but not exceeding 30 kV
General service large – exceeding 750 V but not exceeding 30 kV
| Charge | Cost |
|---|---|
| Energy charge | 4.219¢/kWh |
| Demand charge | $10.35/kVA |
| Monthly bill demand is the greatest of the following (expressed in kVA): measured demand; OR 25% of contract demand; OR 25% of the highest measured demand in the previous 12 months. | |
General service large – exceeding 30 kV but not exceeding 100 kV
General service large – exceeding 30 kV but not exceeding 100 kV
| Charge | Cost |
|---|---|
| Energy charge | 3.882¢/kWh |
| Demand charge | $8.63/kVA |
| Monthly bill demand is the greatest of the following (expressed in kVA): measured demand during Peak Hours; OR 90% of measured demand during Non-Peak Hours; OR 25% of contract demand; OR 25% of the highest measured demand in the previous 12 months. | |
General service large – exceeding 100 kV
General service large – exceeding 100 kV
| Charge | Cost |
|---|---|
| Energy charge | 3.766¢/kWh |
| Demand charge | $7.72/kVA |
| Monthly bill demand is the greatest of the following (expressed in kVA): measured demand during Peak Hours; OR 90% of measured demand during Non-Peak Hours; OR 25% of contract demand; OR 25% of the highest measured demand in the previous 12 months.
“Peak Hours” are defined as all hours from 7:01 to 11:00 and 17:01 to 21:00 (Central Time Zone) in the month of January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December; and all hours from 12:01 to 20:00 (Central Time Zone) in the months of June, July and August. “Non-Peak Hours” are defined as all hours from 0:01 to 24:00 (Central Time Zone) in the month of January to December, excluding Peak Hours. |
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Contact your Energy Service Advisor for general service rate information, and terms and conditions.
Diesel
Commercial customers are eligible for the general service rate. The government and education rate applies to First Nation schools and educational facilities.
Diesel – general service
Diesel – general service
| Charge | Cost |
|---|---|
| Basic monthly charge | $20.74 |
| First 2,000 kWh | 9.485¢/kWh |
| Balance of kWh | 42.617¢/kWh |
| Minimum monthly bill is the monthly basic charge. | |
Diesel – government and First Nation education
Diesel – government and First Nation education
| Charge | Cost |
|---|---|
| Basic monthly charge | $20.74 |
| Energy charge | $2.59382/kWh |
| Minimum monthly bill is the monthly basic charge. | |
Contact your Energy Service Advisor for diesel rate information, and terms and conditions.
Limited use of billing demand (LUBD) rate options
Non-residential, general service demand customers can request this option, but only those with a low load factor (18% or less) will benefit. If you convert back to the standard general service rate after being on a LUBD option, you will not be eligible to switch back again for 12 months.
- General service small: single and three phase; utility-owned transformation; billing demand not exceeding 200 kVA.
- General service medium: utility-owned transformation; billing demand exceeding 200 kVA.
- General service large: customer-owned transformation.
Contact your Energy Service Advisor for LUBD rate information, and terms and conditions.
Alternative rate options
Surplus energy program - currently closed to new enrolments.
Eligible commercial or industrial customers are billed monthly for a basic charge, distribution charge, and energy charge. The energy charge varies from week-to-week according to energy market conditions. A working alternate back-up system is required as lengthy interruptions may occur.
Curtailable rate program
Eligible industrial customers are expected to drop a minimum of 5,000 kW of load within a specified time-frame when requested. You will receive a monthly credit on your electricity bill. This credit is dependent on the amount of curtailable load you make available and the curtailment option you selected.
Contact your Energy Service Advisor for alternative rate information, and terms and conditions.
Sentinel lighting rental
This rate is for dusk-to-dawn security lighting of private or public areas.
| Type of service | 175 MV1 | 400 MV1 | 100 HPS | 150 HPS | 60 LED | 90 LED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metered circuit (rental only) | $8.14 | $11.13 | $8.14 | $11.13 | $7.50 | $10.24 |
| Flat rate (energy & rental) | $12.21 | $20.18 | $11.82 | $15.64 | $9.52 | $12.55 |
| 1 Not available for new installations. | ||||||
Natural gas
Rates effective November 1, 2024
Effective November 1, 2024, the Gas Commodity rate is 6.14¢/m3.
Commercial rate options
- Small general service –
Less than 680,000 m3 of natural gas used annually. If you use less than 680,000 m3 annually, you can switch between this class and the large general service class. - Large general service –
Less than 680,000 m3 of natural gas used annually. If you use less than 680,000 m3 annually, you can switch between this class and the small general service class. - High volume firm service –
More than 680,000 m3 of natural gas used annually through 1 meter, service is required every day of the year. - Mainline firm service –
More than 680,000 m3 of natural gas used annually through 1 meter, at more than medium pressure, service is required every day of the year, minimum of 1 year contract. - Interruptible service –
More than 680,000 m3 of natural gas used annually through 1 meter, at more than medium pressure, service may be interrupted with notice, minimum of 1 year contract.
Small general service
Small general service
| Charge | Cost |
|---|---|
| Basic monthly charge | $14.75 |
| Gas Commodity | 6.14¢/m3 |
| Delivery | 12.88¢/m3 |
| Delivery is the total of: Transportation to Centra charges at 3.69¢/m3 plus Distribution to customer charges at 9.19¢/m3. | |
Large general service
Large general service
| Charge | Cost |
|---|---|
| Basic monthly charge | $85.00 |
| Gas Commodity | 6.14¢/m3 |
| Delivery | 8.87¢/m3 |
| Delivery is the total of: Transportation to Centra charges at 2.90¢/m3 plus Distribution to customer charges at 5.98¢/m3. | |
High volume firm service (Sales service)
High volume firm service (Sales service)
| Charge | Cost |
|---|---|
| Basic monthly charge | $1,216.25 |
| Gas Commodity | 6.14¢/m3 |
| Delivery | 1.16¢/m3 |
| Demand | 78.75¢/m3/month |
| Delivery is the total of: Transportation to Centra charges at -1.02¢/m3 plus Distribution to customer charges at 2.18¢/m3. Demand is the total of: Demand transportation charges at 54.65¢/m3/month plus Demand distribution charges at 24.10¢/m3/month. |
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High volume firm service (T-service)
High volume firm service (T-service)
| Charge | Cost |
|---|---|
| Basic monthly charge | $1,216.25 |
| Gas Commodity | 6.14¢/m3 |
| Delivery | 1.14¢/m3 |
| Demand | 24.10¢/m3/month |
| Delivery only includes Distribution to customer charges. Demand only includes Demand distribution charges. |
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Mainline firm service (Sales service)
Mainline firm service (Sales service)
| Charge | Cost |
|---|---|
| Basic monthly charge | $1,319.90 |
| Gas Commodity | 6.14¢/m3 |
| Delivery | 1.83¢/m3 |
| Demand | 65.17¢/m3/month |
| Delivery is the total of: Transportation to Centra charges at 0.92¢/m3 plus Distribution to customer charges at 0.91¢/m3. Demand is the total of: Demand transportation charges at 45.31¢/m3/month plus Demand distribution charges at 19.86¢/m3/month. |
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Mainline firm service (T-service)
Mainline firm service (T-service)
| Charge | Cost |
|---|---|
| Basic monthly charge | $1,319.90 |
| Gas Commodity | 6.14¢/m3 |
| Delivery | 0.28¢/m3 |
| Demand | 19.86¢/m3/month |
| Delivery only includes Distribution to customer charges. Demand only includes Demand distribution charges. |
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Interruptible service (Sales service)
Interruptible service (Sales service)
| Charge | Cost |
|---|---|
| Basic monthly charge | $1,304.92 |
| Gas Commodity | 6.14¢/m3 |
| Delivery | 2.34¢/m3 |
| Demand | 40.09¢/m3/month |
| Alternate supply service | 1.48¢/m3 |
| Delivery is the total of: Transportation to Centra charges at 0.33¢/m3 plus Distribution to customer charges at 2.01¢/m3. Demand is the total of: Demand transportation charges at 14.48¢/m3/month plus Demand distribution charges at 25.61¢/m3/month. |
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Interruptible service (T-service)
Interruptible service (T-service)
| Charge | Cost |
|---|---|
| Basic monthly charge | $1,304.92 |
| Gas Commodity | 6.14¢/m3 |
| Delivery | 1.05¢/m3 |
| Demand | 25.61¢/m3/month |
| Alternate supply service | 1.48¢/m3 |
| Delivery only includes Distribution to customer charges. Demand only includes Demand distribution charges. |
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Contact your Energy Service Advisor for information about natural gas rates, and terms and conditions.
Natural gas is a commodity traded on the open market, and prices rise and fall with supply and demand. Our natural gas costs are passed on to you without markup. To maximize your choice and value, we offer variable quarterly and fixed rate options to help you find your best service option.
If you purchase your Gas Commodity from a natural gas marketer or broker, please contact them to obtain your Gas Commodity rate. Their phone number is listed on your Manitoba Hydro bill.
- View the Settled and Futures Natural Gas Market Prices and Rates (PDF, 69 KB)
- Visit the PUB’s website for previous orders approving rate changes