RESIDENT BUILDING UPGRADE PROGRAM
Your Building May Be Blocking Up to $113/Month in Government Credits
Ontario's Electricity Support Program (OESP) provides monthly on-bill credits to eligible low-income households. Credits range from $35 to $113 per month depending on income, household size, and heating type. But most older condos aren't set up to let residents access it. If your building uses bulk metering, your credits are locked out.
You can request an upgrade for your building below. We'll reach out to your property management on your behalf. Your identity stays confidential.
Up to $113/month in OESP credits
Provincial on-bill credits for eligible low-income households. Amount depends on income, household size, and heating type.
Up to 40% lower hydro consumption
According to a Navigant Consulting study, sub-metered non-electrically heated buildings may see up to 40% reduction in suite electricity usage.
Billed based on your actual usage
Each suite is metered individually and billed based on its own measured consumption, promoting fairness and conservation.
HOW IT WORKS
Three Steps to Lower Bills
Submit Your Request
Tell us your building name and city. No personal information required. Your identity is never shared with your building management.
We Reach Out to Your Building
Our team contacts your property manager to present the upgrade program, including OESP eligibility, savings projections, and the zero cost installation.
Your Building Gets Upgraded
Once approved by the board, Voltage Vision installs certified smart meters with no upfront capital investment from the corporation. Residents start saving and eligible households can apply for OESP credits.
ONTARIO ELECTRICITY SUPPORT PROGRAM
What is OESP?
The Ontario Electricity Support Program is a provincial program that provides monthly on-bill credits to eligible low-income electricity consumers. Credits range from $35 to $113 per month depending on household income, household size, and whether the home is electrically heated.
The problem: residents in bulk-metered buildings cannot apply because they do not have an individual electricity account. Sub-metering creates individual accounts, unlocking OESP access for every eligible household in the building.
Based on Ontario low-income household statistics, an estimated 17% of residents in a typical building may qualify. For a 100-unit building, that could represent over $22,000 per year in credits flowing directly to residents who need it most. Actual eligibility varies by building demographics.
Monthly OESP Credit Amounts
| Income Level | Monthly Credit |
|---|---|
| Tier 1 (lowest income) | $35/mo |
| Tier 2 | $52/mo |
| Tier 3 | $68/mo |
| Tier 4 | $86/mo |
| Electrically heated homes | Up to $113/mo |
Tier placement depends on household income and number of occupants. Indigenous households may qualify for enhanced credits. Visit ontarioelectricitysupport.ca for full eligibility details.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common Questions
Will my building know I submitted this request?
No. Your identity is never shared with your property manager or condo board. When we contact the building, we present the upgrade program based on the building's eligibility. We do not disclose who submitted the request or that a specific resident reached out.
Is there any cost to me or my building?
There is no upfront capital investment required from the condominium corporation. Voltage Vision covers all meter installation and infrastructure costs. Once operational, residents pay for their individual suite electricity consumption plus applicable service charges as disclosed in our Conditions of Service, available at voltagevision.com.
What happens after I submit?
Our team reviews your building's eligibility and contacts the property management to present the upgrade program. If the board approves, we handle the full installation, certification, billing, and ongoing support.
My building is older. Can it still be upgraded?
Yes. Our program is specifically designed for older condominiums that were built before suite-level metering was standard. Buildings from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s are ideal candidates.
Who is Voltage Vision?
Voltage Vision Services LTD is a licensed unit sub-meter provider (USMP) under the Ontario Energy Board (Licence ES-2024-0359). We are a Measurement Canada registered contractor based in Toronto, serving condominium and apartment buildings across Ontario.
Your building deserves better.
Every month without sub-metering is another month your eligible neighbours miss out on government credits they are entitled to. It takes 30 seconds to request an upgrade.
Request an Upgrade NowSavings estimates are based on third-party studies and may vary by building. Past results do not guarantee future performance. All projections are estimates only. Voltage Vision is licensed by the Ontario Energy Board. Service charges apply. USMP service charges are not regulated by the OEB. The OEB regulates billing standards and consumer protection. OESP eligibility and credit amounts are determined by the Ontario Energy Board and program administrators, not by Voltage Vision. Visit ontarioelectricitysupport.ca for eligibility details.