Utilities (Heat, Hydro, Water, Cable)

Heat and Hydro

Most homes in the Greater Toronto Area are heated by natural gas or electricity (“hydro”). If you are renting, the costs of heat, water, and electricity may be paid by you directly or could be included in the rent. If you have bought a house or condo, or are renting but paying utilities directly, you will need to contact the appropriate agencies to begin service. The delivery of natural gas, now a deregulated market, is supplied by a number of companies. Electrical service is supplied by the local electricity utility or with a unit sub-metering company, depending on who provides electricity service for the property. In Toronto, the local electrical utility is Toronto Hydro.

• Toronto Hydro
• Enbridge Gas
• Enercare
• Ontario Energy Board – The Ontario Energy Board oversees the energy sector in Ontario. The Board makes sure electricity and natural gas companies follow the rules.

Water

Contact your local municipality/regional municipality to start your utility bill for water.

• City of Toronto
• Region of Peel (includes the City of Mississauga)

Streaming

• Rogers
• Bell
• Shaw

Please note, this is not an exhaustive list of providers.