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 business accounts since 2014, and we’re backed by Shell Energy North America, one of the most trusted global energy providers.
Our Mission
We believe energy shouldn’t be complicated or reserved for the biggest players. Our mission is to level the playing field by offering clear choices, transparent terms, and real peace of mind. No guesswork. No confusion. Just the confidence that your business is supported by a partner who puts your needs first.
What We Do (and How We Fit Within Your Utility Service)
Since 2014, we have supported Ontario’s small and medium-sized businesses, from auto repair shops to restaurants, manufacturers, and property managers, with fixed-rate contracts.
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We work alongside your utility, not in place of it
Your local utility continues to deliver electricity and natural gas to your property, maintain the infrastructure and ensure system reliability. Nothing changes in how service reaches your business. -
Your utility still issues your bill and we set your contracted rate
As a licensed retailer, we provide fixed-rate commercial electricity and natural gas contracts, typically ranging from 1–5 years. Your utility continues to issue and send your bill.
Why Businesses Choose OWE
As a boutique energy retailer, we have the ability and expertise to create a custom energy program that suits your business needs.
Our model allows us to assess your operational profile, understand how and when your facilities consume energy, and recommend contract structures that align with your planning horizons.
Because we have access to wholesale energy rates, we can offer this option to small and medium-sized Ontario companies. This ensures your organization has a clear path forward in managing long-term energy requirements with confidence.
- 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
Our Commitment to Excellence
At Ontario Wholesale Energy, excellence isn’t a slogan — it’s our daily corporate philosophy
The ONIT Family
- Ontario Wholesale Energy (OWE): Business Energy solutions for Ontario companies
- Western Wholesale Energy (WWE): Business Energy solutions for Western Canadian companies
- American Wholesale Energy (AWE): Business energy solutions in select U.S. markets
- Canadian Water Savings (CWS): Water-efficiency services for Canadian commercial properties
- American Water Savings (AWS): Water-efficiency services for U.S. commercial properties
One Team
From our advisors and operations staff to compliance and customer support, every member of our team works together with one purpose: to make your energy decisions simple and confident. You’ll never be passed around or left unsure of who to turn to — we’re here, aligned and accountable, from start to finish.
Industries We Serve
We serve more than 44,000 businesses across Ontario and across a wide range of sectors.
Restaurants & Food Service
Automotive & Dealerships
Manufacturing & Light Industrial
Multi-Location & Property Management
Retail & Grocery
Farms & Agriculture
Don’t see your industry? If you use electricity, we can likely help.
Our Approach
Share a recent bill
(photo or PDF is fine)
See your options
side-by-side, in plain
language
Lock in your plan
(1-5 years)
We handle the switch
and track renewals for you
*Cancel anytime (with 90 days written notice is ONLY available for customers using less than 50K m³ and/or 150K kWh/yr.)
Compliance & Partnerships
- Licensed by the Ontario Energy Board: This grants us permission to sell electricity or natural gas in
- 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
- And more
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.
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.