About
Ontario Wholesale Energy
An ONIT Company
Ontario Wholesale Energy (OWE) helps small and mid-sized businesses across Ontario lock in predictable electricity and natural gas rates, the kind of commercial pricing usually reserved for large corporations.
As a licensed energy retailer regulated by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB), we work alongside your utility to negotiate fixed-rate energy contracts on your behalf. Your energy still comes from your local utility, and your bill still arrives the same way, we just help you lock in the rate you pay per unit of energy, so you’re protected from market volatility.
Here’s the difference:
While most small businesses are stuck with fluctuating utility rates, large companies buy energy in bulk through contracts negotiated in advance. At OWE, we do the same on your behalf, helping you access the wholesale market, compare your options, and secure a stable rate that fits your business.
We’ve served over 44,000 Ontario businesses since 2014, and we’re backed by Shell Energy North America, one of the most trusted global energy providers. That means you get local service, no-pressure advice, and world-class energy supply behind the scenes.
Our Mission
Small and mid-sized businesses deserve the same energy stability big companies enjoy. Our mission is to level the playing field by giving you access to fixed-rate pricing that locks in the price you pay per unit of energy and removes the guesswork – so you can plan with confidence, protect your margins, and stop worrying about energy surprises.
What We Do (and how we fit with your utility)
We work with your utility, not against it
- The utility still delivers your energy, handles maintenance, and ensures reliability
- The utility still delivers your bill, but we set your rate. As a licensed retailer, we offer fixed-rate electricity and gas contracts (typically 1-5 years) to reduce your exposure to seasonal spikes and market swings
- We keep it simple. No jargon, no pressure, just clear options explained in plain language
Why Businesses Choose OWE
- Predictable Costs: Fixed rates make cash-flow planning easier
- Cancel Anytime: No penalties; just 90 days’ notice
- Licensed & Regulated: Ontario Energy Board–licensed retailer
- Backed by Shell Energy: Strength and reliability behind the scenes
- Education-First: We explain your bill and options in plain English
- Seamless Switching: No service interruption, ever
They explained my bill, showed options, and let me decide. It was the first time I really understood my energy costs.
ONIT, at a Glance
ONIT is a group of companies helping businesses control utility costs across energy and water. We combine local, regulated services with national partnerships to deliver predictability, transparency, and results.
The ONIT Family
- Ontario Wholesale Energy (OWE): Fixed-rate electricity and natural gas for Ontario businesses
- Western Wholesale Energy: Energy solutions for Western Canada
- American Wholesale Energy (AWE): Business energy solutions in select U.S. markets
- Canadian Water Savings: Water-efficiency services for Canadian commercial properties
- American Water Savings (AWS): Water-efficiency services for U.S. properties
Why it matters: Being part of ONIT means shared expertise, consistent standards, and trusted energy supplier, Shell Energy, so your business benefits from local service with serious backing.
Who We Serve
Ontario’s small and mid-sized businesses are the backbone of our economy, and they often feel energy price swings the most. We proudly serve over 44,000 businesses across industries where energy volatility hits margins hard:
Restaurants & Hospitality
High usage during peak hours means unpredictable bills can eat into profits.
Automotive & Dealerships
Large, energy-intensive facilities need cost certainty to protect margins and plan ahead.
Manufacturing & Light Industrial
Usage fluctuates with production cycles. Fixed rates help keep overhead consistent.
Multi-Residential & Property Management
Energy costs impact tenant satisfaction and ROI. Predictability matters.
Retail & Service Businesses
Operating hours and seasonal traffic cause bill swings. Stabilizing costs means more cash flow.
If energy spikes affect your margins, a fixed-rate plan matched to your usage can bring clarity, stability, and control.
Our Approach
Review
Share a recent bill; we assess your current rate structure.
Explain
We walk through fixed-rate options in plain language.
Lock In
Choose a contract term (1-5 years). We handle the switch.
Support
We track renewals and keep you in control year after year.
Compliance & Partnerships
- Ontario Energy Board–Licensed: Our contracts and practices meet OEB rules designed to protect small volume contracts
- Backed by Shell Energy: Added strength, stability, and supply
- Transparent Terms: No hidden fees. Cancel anytime with 90 days’ notice
- Affinity agreements with Canadian and Ontario organizations and associations, including:
- Hotel Association of Canada
- National Golf Club Owners Association Canada
- Canadian Federation of Apartment Associations
- Canadian Car Wash Association
- Ontario Camps Association
- Resorts Ontario
- Madoc & District Chamber of Commerce
Careers at OWE (An ONIT Company)
Help us make business energy simpler and more transparent across Ontario. If you’re customer-first and love helping our business customers, you’ll thrive here.