The new Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) is now accepting applications online.
Customers can apply via one of the methods listed below:
Apply Online
Applicants can apply online at Ontario Electricity Support or Aide Electricite Ontario.
Contact a Designated Intake Agency
- Port Colborne Residents - Port Cares – 905-834-3629
- Fort Erie Residents - Port Cares – 905-994-5276
For customers that have not filed an income tax return recently, or if their situation has changed since last filing, there are agencies throughout the province that can help with applications. The current list of intake agencies shown is as of October 28th. A full list of intake agencies, searchable by region, is also available at Ontario Electricity Support or Aide Electricite Ontario. This list will be kept up-to-date as more intake agencies are fully on-board.
The Ontario Native Welfare Administrators’ Association (ONWAA) is also available to assist First Nations households with applications. First Nations households can contact ONWAA at 1-844-885-3157 or email oesp@onwaa.com to confirm availability.