Take Control of
Your Energy Costs
Say goodbye to unexpected spikes on your energy bill. Get the predictable energy rates you need to run a smarter business.
Ontario Wholesale Energy (OWE) helps small and mid-sized businesses gain access to wholesale rates.
Your utility still delivers your energy and sends your bill.
Established 2014
Trusted by 44,000+ Ontario business accounts
Regulated by the Ontario Energy Board
How Energy in Ontario Works
Like most Ontario businesses, you likely get your gas and electricity from your local utility. But what you might not realize is that small and medium sized businesses can get access to wholesale rates.
Here’s how your local utility’s regulated rates and fees impact your business.
Your business is likely on a residential regulated rate that rises or falls based on time of use, market demand and market activity
You can choose a commercial supply plan from a licensed energy retailer
At Ontario Wholesale Energy, we give small and mid-sized businesses access to the kind of energy rates big companies enjoy.
The Energy Market Is Volatile. Your Rates Don’t Have to Be.
Most Ontario businesses stick with their default utility and don’t realize they’re on a variable energy rate that changes with the market. Access to wholesale rates may provide you better energy options than your current contracts.
Here’s what they often don’t know:
- The utility price isn’t always the lowest available
- Fixed-rate energy contracts are legal, regulated, and available, but not promoted by utilities
Predictable Energy Rates Help You
Run a Smarter Business
In today’s unpredictable world, energy market fluctuations are hard to anticipate. And when your energy rate changes month to month, it doesn’t just impact your bill, it affects your ability to run your business confidently.
With a fixed-rate energy plan, you can:
Budget with confidence.
Know your rate in advance each month.
Protect your margins.
Avoid price spikes during high-usage seasons.
Free up cash flow.
Fewer surprises mean more flexibility.
Plan ahead.
Hire, grow, and invest with less risk.
Focus on what matters.
We manage market volatility so you don’t have to.
Stable pricing may seem like a small change, but it provides peace of mind.
One Goal: Wholesale Rates
Electricity
Electricity rates in Ontario can rise and fall every month depending on the time of day and market activity. We help you understand your rate structure, assess your usage, and choose a plan that works best for your business.
- Fixed contracts for 1-5 years
- Plans matched to your usage profile
- Support with switching
Natural Gas
Gas prices are seasonal and volatile. Our fixed-rate gas plans help you avoid winter spikes and gain peace of mind through tailored contracts that match your needs
- Lower exposure to seasonal price swings
- Ideal for restaurants, manufacturers, and high-use businesses
- Switching is handled for you with no service interruption
What Is a Fixed-Rate Plan?
When you choose a fixed-rate plan, your energy supply rate, the price you pay per unit of electricity or gas, stays the same for your entire contract term (1-5 years).
Your energy still comes from your local utility, and your total bill still varies with usage.
Think of it like a fixed rate mortgage:
No market surprises. No sudden rate hikes. Just predictable pricing you can plan around.
Our Process – Clear and Client-First
STEP 1
Schedule a Call
Send us your energy bill and we’ll review your current rate structure.
STEP 2
Know Your Options
We explain available contract options in plain language.
STEP 3
Lock in Your Plan
If you decide to move forward, we will handle all the logistics.
What Makes Us Different
We’re not a utility, and we’re not a call center.
We’re a licensed, Ontario-based energy partner focused on helping small and mid-sized businesses reduce their exposure to unpredictable energy costs.
- Cancel anytime (with 90 days written notice is ONLY available for customers using less than 50K m³ and/or 150K kWh/yr.)
- Transparent, no-pressure quotes
- Local team with 10+ years of experience
- Our major energy supplier is Shell Energy North America
Common Questions About Fixed-Rate Energy Plans
Here’s what Ontario businesses ask us most often about fixed-rate energy:
What is a fixed-rate energy contract?
A fixed-rate energy contract is a simple agreement that locks in your electricity or natural gas rate per unit for a set term, usually 1-5 years. Your total bill can still vary based on usage, but your rate stays the same, making it much easier to predict monthly energy costs and plan ahead.
At Ontario Wholesale Energy, we buy energy in bulk and provide access to these wholesale rates for small and mid-sized businesses. It’s about bringing big-business predictability to everyday business owners like you.
How can OWE offer fixed rates if the market is always changing?
We buy energy in large volumes at wholesale prices and negotiate fixed-rate supply contracts in advance. This gives us access to stable pricing even when the market is volatile and lets us pass that predictability on to you.
Big companies typically have energy buyers who purchase power in bulk at better rates. At OWE, we level the playing field by doing the same on behalf of smaller businesses. We act as your partner to give you access to the same kind of rate protection and stability usually reserved for large organizations
What changes and what stays the same if I choose OWE as my energy retailer?
What stays the same:
- Your energy still comes from your local utility.
- Your utility still delivers the energy to your business.
- You still receive one bill from your utility.
- Your service, reliability, and support from the utility don’t change
What changes:
- OWE becomes your energy supplier (the part of the bill that covers the rate you pay per unit).
- Instead of a regulated rate that fluctuates monthly, you lock in a fixed rate per unit for the length of your contract (typically 1-5 years).
- You gain predictability and protection from market spikes.
- You’ll see OWE listed on your bill as the energy retailer.
It’s a simple switch that gives you more control without changing how your energy is delivered or how you’re billed.
Do I still get my energy from my local utility?
Yes. Your utility still delivers your energy and sends your bill. OWE just helps you lock in the supply rate portion of your bill to avoid market spikes.
Will switching affect my energy service?
Yes. Your utility still delivers your energy and sends your bill. OWE just helps you lock in the supply rate portion of your bill to avoid market spikes.
Can I cancel or switch back to the utility?
Yes. Your utility still delivers your energy and sends your bill. OWE just helps you lock in the supply rate portion of your bill to avoid market spikes.
Is this regulated by the Ontario Energy Board?
Yes. OWE is a licensed energy retailer..
Is OWE a trustworthy energy partner?
Yes. Ontario Wholesale Energy (OWE) is a licensed energy retailer regulated by the Ontario Energy Board. We’ve been serving small and mid-sized Ontario businesses since 2014.
We’re also backed by Shell Energy, one of the world’s most recognized names in the energy industry. That means you get the stability and buying power of a global energy supplier, combined with the local support and personalized service of a local Ontario-based team.
What does “Backed by Shell Energy” mean?
Shell Energy is one of the world’s most established energy providers. They are our major energy supplier. This relationship gives our clients the strength, stability, and buying power of a global energy supplier, combined with the personalized service of a local Ontario-based team.
What makes us different?
- Transparent, no-pressure quotes
- Cancel anytime with 90 days’ notice
- 10+ years serving Ontario businesses
- Backed by Shell Energy North America
We’re not a call centre, and we’re not here to pressure you into a decision. Our goal is to help you understand your options and choose what’s right for your business.
Let’s Take the Guesswork Out of Your Bill
Start with a free, no-pressure review of your current energy setup
We’ll explain how fixed-rate pricing works and whether it’s
a good fit for your business.
