Coronavirus: Ontario government extends off-peak electricity rate cap by nearly 2 weeks “We know staying at home means using more electricity during the day when electricity prices are higher,” said Greg Rickford, Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, Minister of Indigenous Affairs.“That’s why we are once again extending the off-peak electricity rate to provide households, small businesses and farms with stable and predictable electricity bills when they need it most.”The government said the off-peak rate came into effect on Jan.
1 and will be in place for 53 days of emergency rate relief.“We extend our thanks to the Ontario Energy Board and local distribution companies across the province for implementing this extended.