They've only been in place in Fort Frances for less than two weeks, but time-of-use electricity rates are going up.The Ontario Energy Board has approved increases effective November 1st.
The lowest rate, charged from 7 pm to 7 am, goes up a third of a cent to 6.8 cents a kilowatt hour.
Hydro used at high peak hours, 7 am to 11 am and 5 pm to 7 pm, will be charged at a rate of 10.8 cents a kilowatt hour.
