The OEB has released an updated variance settlement factor that is to be used by electricity distributors to calculate a one-time credit or charge for consumers who choose to stop purchasing electricity through the Regulated Price Plan. This factor is called the "Final RPP Variance Settlement Factor" and is updated on the OEB website monthly.

Ahead of the 2027 rate application cycle, the OEB has released an updated version of its Chapter 3 Filing Requirements for Incentive Rate-setting applications that provides revised guidance on several new and existing initiatives. Key updates include new guidance on Stream 2 local electricity demand-side management programs and the Capacity Allocation Model as well as a change in the calculation of the materiality threshold for Incremental Capital Modules.

The OEB has posted the 2027 version of the Rate Generator Model for Incentive Rate-Setting Mechanism (IRM) applications to the Electricity Distribution Rates webpage. Distributors filing IRM applications for the 2027 rate year are to use the updated model when preparing their applications.