Canada energy costs
Real, sourced data on typical bills and seasonal cost patterns — compiled August 2026.
Residential electricity bill at 1,000 kWh/month, by province
| Network/provider | Annual bill |
|---|---|
| Cheapest (e.g. Quebec, Manitoba) | $83/mo |
| Most expensive (e.g. NWT, Nunavut) | $375/mo |
Monthly cost pattern (illustrative)
| Month | Relative index (100 = average) |
|---|---|
| J | 160 |
| F | 152 |
| M | 120 |
| A | 90 |
| M | 75 |
| J | 65 |
| J | 65 |
| A | 65 |
| S | 70 |
| O | 85 |
| N | 115 |
| D | 150 |
NB Power, a real utility, states heating can make up 70–80% of a winter electricity bill versus about half in milder months. Exact seasonal swings vary significantly by province and heating fuel — no single national percentage is officially published.
Bars show a relative index (100 = year-round average month) illustrating the pattern described above — no regulator publishes an exact month-by-month bill, so treat this as a shape, not a precise figure.
Canada costs by state/province
| Region | Average rate | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | C$0.12/kWh | Regulated Price Plan, Tier 1, Nov 2025-Oct 2026 | Source |
| Alberta | C$0.1203/kWh | Rate of Last Resort, commodity only (excl. delivery), fixed to Dec 2026 | Source |
| British Columbia | C$0.1187/kWh | BC Hydro residential Step 1 (up to ~675 kWh/month) | Source |
| Quebec | C$0.07065/kWh | Hydro-Québec Rate D, first 40 kWh/day, effective Apr 2026 | Source |
Regional data shown for 4 of Canada’s states/provinces where we found solid region-specific sourcing — not an exhaustive list. Rates and bills change frequently; see each source for the current figure.
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