We are at $0.14 CAD which equates to $0.10 USD. Yeah $0.16 USD is a little steep.

One thing I learned last year is that I could get a reduction simply by calling and asking. My provider jacked us up to $0.32 a year and a half ago with no notice. I called in and got offered $0.16 on a two year contract. If I hadn’t noticed, each of our monthly bills through that winter would have been $1100-$1200!

Two months later I called in and asked for a further reduction and they gave me $0.14 on a renewed 2 year deal non-binding. Which begs the question why aren’t they just offering the best rate in the first place? The rep I spoke to said it’s wise to call in every couple months to ensure you are getting the best available rate.

My buddy that lives just out of town got $0.09/kW-h

Hope this helps.