What Is the OESP Program? The Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) is a provincial program that gives eligible households an ongoing monthly credit directly on their electricity bill . It’s designed to help lower-income customers keep up with rising hydro costs, not as a one-time rebate, but as steady month-to-month support. As of March 1, 2024 , Ontario increased the income eligibility thresholds, meaning more households now qualify and some existing participants may