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Commercial rates

Electricity

Rates effective January 1, 2022

Effective January 1, 2022, electricity rates increased on average 3.6%.

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
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
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 4.492¢/kWh
First 50 kVA of monthly recorded demand No charge
Balance of recorded demand $11.52/kVA
Minimum monthly bill is the basic charge plus demand charge.
1 Accounts where the demand has been exceeded 50 kVa (at least once) in the previous 12 months will be charged the Balance of kWh rate.
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.

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General service medium
Charge Cost
Basic monthly charge $33.69
First 11,000 kWh 9.485¢/kWh
Next 8,500 kWh 7.277¢/kWh
Balance of kWh 4.492¢/kWh
First 50 kVA of monthly recorded demand No charge
Balance of recorded demand $11.52/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.

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General service large – exceeding 750 V but not exceeding 30 kV
Charge Cost
Energy charge 4.219¢/kWh
Demand charge $9.75/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
Charge Cost
Energy charge 3.882¢/kWh
Demand charge $8.26/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 100 kV
Charge Cost
Energy charge 3.766¢/kWh
Demand charge $7.36/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.

Contact your Energy Service Advisor for general service rate information, and terms and conditions.

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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
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
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.

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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.

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Alternative rate options

Surplus energy program

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 spot 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.

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Sentinel lighting rental

This rate is for dusk-to-dawn security lighting of private or public areas.

Sentinel lighting rental
Type of service 175 MV1 400 MV1 100 HPS 150 HPS 60 LED 90 LED
Metered circuit (rental only) $8.30 $11.35 $8.30 $11.35 $8.30 $11.35
Flat rate (energy & rental) $12.45 $20.59 $12.06 $15.96 $10.55 $13.90
1 Not available for new installations.

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Natural gas

Rates effective May 1, 2023

Effective May 1, 2023, the Gas Commodity rate is 14.64¢/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
Charge Cost
Basic monthly charge $14.00
Gas Commodity 14.64¢/m3
Delivery 12.63¢/m3
Delivery is the total of: Transportation to Centra charges at 4.52¢/m3 plus Distribution to customer charges at 8.11¢/m3.

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Large general service
Charge Cost
Basic monthly charge $77.00
Gas Commodity 14.64¢/m3
Delivery 9.31¢/m3
Delivery is the total of: Transportation to Centra charges at 4.37¢/m3 plus Distribution to customer charges at 4.94¢/m3.

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High volume firm service (Sales service)
Charge Cost
Basic monthly charge $1,017.72
Gas Commodity 14.64¢/m3
Delivery 3.07¢/m3
Demand 44.56¢/m3/month
Delivery is the total of: Transportation to Centra charges at 1.41¢/m3 plus Distribution to customer charges at 1.66¢/m3.
Demand is the total of: Demand transportation charges at 26.57¢/m3/month plus Demand distribution charges at 17.99¢/m3/month.

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High volume firm service (T-service)
Charge Cost
Basic monthly charge $1,017.72
Gas Commodity 14.64¢/m3
Delivery 0.99¢/m3
Demand 17.99¢/m3/month
Delivery only includes Distribution to customer charges.
Demand only includes Demand distribution charges.

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Mainline firm service (Sales service)
Charge Cost
Basic monthly charge $1,082.93
Gas Commodity 14.64¢/m3
Delivery 1.10¢/m3
Demand 60.62¢/m3/month
Delivery is the total of: Transportation to Centra charges at 0.27¢/m3 plus Distribution to customer charges at 0.83¢/m3.
Demand is the total of: Demand transportation charges at 38.02¢/m3/month plus Demand distribution charges at 22.60¢/m3/month.

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Mainline firm service (T-service)
Charge Cost
Basic monthly charge $1,082.93
Gas Commodity 14.64¢/m3
Delivery 0.16¢/m3
Demand 22.60¢/m3/month
Delivery only includes Distribution to customer charges.
Demand only includes Demand distribution charges.

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Interruptible service (Sales service)
Charge Cost
Basic monthly charge $1,042.25
Gas Commodity 14.64¢/m3
Delivery 2.11¢/m3
Demand 22.14¢/m3/month
Alternate supply service 0.96¢/m3
Delivery is the total of: Transportation to Centra charges at 0.77¢/m3 plus Distribution to customer charges at 1.34¢/m3.
Demand is the total of: Demand transportation charges at 13.44¢/m3/month plus Demand distribution charges at 8.70¢/m3/month.

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Interruptible service (T-service)
Charge Cost
Basic monthly charge $1,042.25
Gas Commodity 14.64¢/m3
Delivery 0.67¢/m3
Demand 8.70¢/m3/month
Alternate supply service 0.96¢/m3
Delivery only includes Distribution to customer charges.
Demand only includes Demand distribution charges.

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.