Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
LEAP is a grant program that helps those who are struggling to pay past due bills or have already received a disconnection notice. It offers a maximum grant of $500 per household per year ($600 for electrically heated homes).
In order to qualify, your household income has to be under a certain limit, as illustrated in the table below.
LEAP qualification criteria by household income (after tax) and size
| Income ($) |
Household Size |
| 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
| 28,000 or less |
Yes✓ |
Yes✓ |
Yes✓ |
Yes✓ |
Yes✓ |
Yes✓ |
Yes✓ |
| 28,001 - 39,000 |
No |
No |
Yes✓ |
Yes✓ |
Yes✓ |
Yes✓ |
Yes✓ |
| 39,001 - 48,000 |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes✓ |
Yes✓ |
Yes✓ |
| 48,001 - 52,000 |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes✓ |
How to apply for LEAP
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, our LEAP delivery agencies are currently operating remotely (via phone and email only) are not accepting in-person appointments at this time. Intake is being processed via phone only. Please note that the operating status of each location is subject to change.
Albion Neighbourhood Services L.A.M.P. (South Office)
185 Fifth Street
Toronto, ON
416-252-5990
Website: http://albionservices.ca Albion Neighbourhood Services (North Office)
21 Panorama Court
Toronto, ON
416-740-3704
Website: http://albionservices.ca COSTI Immigrant Services (Sheridan Mall)
1700 Wilson Avenue, Suite 114
Toronto, ON
416-244-0480
Website: http://costi.org Neighbourhood Information Post
269 Gerrard Street East
Toronto, ON
416-924-2543
Website: http://nipost.org [1] This location is returning calls on an emergency basis only and is processing intake via phone only.
Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)
OESP provides a monthly bill credit to those who qualify. Credit amount depends on:
- How many people live in your home
- Your total household income
OESP credit amounts by household income (after tax) and size
| Income ($) | Household Size |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 28,000 or less | 45 | 45 | 51 | 57 | 63 | 75 | 75 |
| 28,001 - 39,000 | 0 | 40 | 45 | 51 | 57 | 63 | 75 |
| 39,001 - 48,000 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 40 | 45 | 51 | 57 |
| 48,001 - 52,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 40 | 45 |
Credit amounts for energy-intensive customers, defined as households that are reliant on electric heat or electricity-intensive medical devices, as well as Indigenous households.
OESP credits by household income (after tax) and size for energy intensive customers
| Income ($) | Household Size |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 28,000 or less | 68 | 68 | 75 | 83 | 90 | 113 | 113 |
| 28,001 - 39,000 | 0 | 60 | 68 | 75 | 83 | 90 | 113 |
| 39,001 - 48,000 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 60 | 68 | 75 | 83 |
| 48,001 - 52,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 60 | 68 |
How to apply for OESP
Before submitting your application, have the following ready:
- Your electricity bill
- The names and birthdates of everyone in your home who are registered with the Canada Revenue Agency
- Social insurance numbers, individual tax numbers or temporary taxation numbers for anyone over 16 years of age
Once you have the necessary information gathered, you can apply for OESP online.
Fraud alert: Customers are being approached by door-to-door salespersons falsely claiming affiliation with OESP. The salespersons produce an OESP application and promise customers savings if they fill it out. Neither the Ontario Energy Board nor accredited OESP intake agencies engage in door-to-door solicitation.
Learn how to protect yourself against fraud
Home Assistance Program (HAP)
HAP provides free home energy-efficient upgrades. If you qualify, you could get LED light bulbs, power bars, insulation and more. These upgrades improve home comfort and help lower your electricity bill.
More information on HAP can be found at the Save on Energy website.
Enbridge Gas Winterproofing Program
Eligible customers receive energy efficient-upgrades including insulation and draft proofing.
Visit the Enbridge Gas Home Waterproofing Program page to learn more.