You shouldn’t expect a break on your hydro bill during this stay at home order. He added at the time that this order is different as a lot of people are still going to work and kids are back in school. Despite the announcement that schools are moving online for the foreseeable future, which is expected to force more parents to work from home, the Province isn’t planning on bringing back flat-rate hydro costs. A spokesperson from Minister Rickford’s office says that their focus is on the COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program, which is for those struggling to pay their bills.