Energy Solutions for
Manufacturing & Light Industrial
Access commercial-grade energy rates built for your load profile.
Manufacturing is energy intensive. Whether you’re running machines, cooling systems, or warehouse HVAC, unpredictable energy prices can disrupt margins and planning.
At Ontario Wholesale Energy (OWE), we help 44,000+ businesses, including 3,600+ small and mid-sized manufacturers access the rate stability large industrial operations take for granted. How? We buy energy in bulk at wholesale rates, then pass those benefits on to you through fixed-rate plans that reduce risk, simplify forecasting, and help protect your bottom line.
Your utility still delivers energy and bills you directly. We just help you lock in your price per unit, so even if your usage changes, your rate stays predictable.
Ontario Energy Board–licensed. Backed by Shell Energy. An ONIT Company.
Why Energy Feels Unpredictable in Manufacturing
- High, steady loads: Motors, drives, compressors, conveyors, ovens, chillers - the meter never sleeps
- Shifts & seasons: Off-shift cooling and winter heating stack onto base load
- Default utility pricing: Standard utility rates can swing monthly
- Complex bills: Multiple line items make cost forecasting harder than it should be
Our take: You need cost stability to support quoting, BOMs, and produc- tion planning
How Fixed-Rate Plans Help Manufacturers
- Budget with confidence: Lock in a known rate for 1-5 years
- Protect margins: Reduce exposure to seasonal price spikes
- Plan production: More predictable costs for scheduling and quoting
- Streamline admin: Clear terms that finance can track easily
Electricity & Natural Gas, What to Know
Electricity (base load + process)
Market and seasonal swings can destabilize costs even when throughput is steady.
We help you:
- Lock in a fixed electricity rate for 1-5 years
- Compare options aligned to your usage profile
- Switch with no downtime (utility delivery stays the same)
Natural Gas (process heat + HVAC)
Boilers, ovens, makeup air, and space heating can cause winter volatility.
We help you:
- Reduce exposure with a fixed-rate natural gas plan
- Match terms to process seasonality and growth plans
- Handle the switch while operations continue as usual
Multi-Facility & Campus Environments
Bring consistency to complex footprints.
- Coordinate multiple meters and buildings
- Align term dates for easier renewals
- Central reporting for finance and ops
Why Manufacturers Choose Ontario Wholesale Energy
- Cancel anytime: No penalties. Just 90 days’ notice
- Licensed & local: Ontario Energy Board–licensed retailer serving 3,600+ Ontario manufacturers
- Backed by Shell Energy: Added reliability and scale
- We work with your utility: Delivery and reliability remain the same
- Education-first: Plain-English options and side-by-side comparisons
Predictable energy costs made our quoting and capacity planning far simpler.
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.