Hydro can’t be cut off until April 30: board

Customers behind on their electricity bills won’t have to fear being disconnected until May, after the Ontario Energy Board ruled that service must remain in place until April 30.

The order issued late Thursday follows legislation passed by MPPs the day before to ban winter disconnections as many residents of the province struggle with high hydro prices and delivery charges.

“We credit the OEB for moving quickly and decisively on this matter,” Energy Minister Glenn Thibeault said in a statement.