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Time of Day Energy Charges

Time & Hours

Rate/Kilowatt Hour
Weekends & HolidaysYear round (115 Days)24 Hours / Day

Off-Peak
7.166¢/kWh

WeekdaysMarch to November (182 Days)

7am to 11pm

11pm to 7am

Standard Rate
13.336¢/kWh

Off-Peak
7.166¢/kWh

WeekdaysDecember to February (68 Days)

7am to 12pm
4pm to 11pm

11pm to 7am


12pm to 4pm

On-Peak
17.133¢/kWh

Off-Peak
7.166¢/kWh

Standard Rate
13.336¢/kWh

Time-of-Day Energy Charges (PDF)

Time-of-day base charge: $18.82/month

Standard residential rate:Base charge $10.83/month
Energy charge: 12.638¢ per kilowatt hour (13.336¢ including Fuel Adjustment Mechanism charge)  (24 hours/365 days)

Cost is measured in ¢/kWh. All costs are based on rates of January 1, 2012, and include the Fuel Adjustment Mechanism (FAM) charge.

Should you have any questions, please call one of our Energy Advisors at 428-6774 in Metro Halifax or 1-800-428-NSPI (6774) weekdays 8 am to 8 pm or Saturdays 9 am to 5 pm.