Energy Solutions for
Automotive & Dealerships
Access commercial-grade energy rates without a corporate fleet.
From showroom lights to service bays, energy is essential to keeping your dealership running smoothly. But variable utility pricing makes it hard to forecast costs and plan ahead. At Ontario Wholesale Energy (OWE), we help single-site dealerships and multi-location groups access the kind of energy rate stability usually reserved for large corporate operations.
Just like major companies negotiate bulk rates, we do the same for over 44,000 small and mid-sized Ontario businesses, including 4,500+ auto shops and dealerships.
We buy energy at wholesale rates and offer fixed-rate plans that reduce volatility, simplify budgeting, and give you control over what you pay per unit.
Your utility still delivers your energy and sends your bill. OWE just helps you lock in your rate, so while usage may vary, your price per unit stays stable.
Ontario Energy Board–licensed. Backed by Shell Energy. An ONIT Company.
Why Energy Feels Unpredictable in Automotive
- All-day demand: Lifts, compressed air, alignment racks, detail bays, wash systems, lighting, HVAC
- Seasonal swings: Winter heating for service bays and summer cooling for showrooms drive bills up
- Default utility pricing: If you’re on a standard utility rate, your costs can change month to month
- Multiple areas/sites: Service, body, parts, and showroom may each meter differently, hard to plan
Our take: You need stable, simple pricing that supports staffing, parts ordering, and customer experience.
How Fixed-Rate Plans Help Automotive Operations
- Simpler budgeting: Know your monthly energy cost ahead of time
- Cash-flow confidence: Fewer surprises = smoother payroll and inventory planning
- Protection from peaks: Reduce exposure to seasonal spikes
- Less admin: Clear terms you can explain to your GM or controller in a minute
Electricity & Natural Gas, What to Know
Electricity (service + showroom)
Time-of-use and seasonal demand can whipsaw hydro.
We help you:
- Lock in a 1-5 year electricity rate
- Compare options side-by-side in plain language
- Switch with no downtime (your utility still delivers)
Natural Gas (heating + shop comfort)
Heating large bays and makeup air units adds volatility in winter.
We help you:
- Reduce exposure to winter gas spikes with a fixed rate
- Choose terms that match your real usage profile
- Keep the service unchanged while we handle the paperwork
Multi-Site & Dealership Groups
Standardize across stores with one simple approach.
- Consistent terms across multiple addresses and meters
- Renewal windows you can track centrally
- Local support with national-level backing
Why Automotive Businesses Choose
Ontario Wholesale Energy
- Licensed & local: Ontario Energy Board–licensed retailer serving 4,500+ automotive businesses
- Cancel anytime: No penalties. Just 90 days’ notice
- Backed by Shell Energy: Strength and reliability behind the scenes
- We work with your utility: Delivery stays the same. Only your rate changes
- Education-first: We explain your bill and options in plain English
Stabilizing our energy costs helped us plan stang and parts better through winter.
Talk to an Energy Advisor
Want help reviewing your energy bill? Not sure if a fixed rate is right for your business?
Our team can walk you through your options in plain language, no jargon, no pressure.