Note: Materials related to this consultation are located on the OEB’s digital engagement platform, Engage with Us. Visit Distribution Customer Connections Review.
The OEB is conducting a comprehensive review of electricity distributor processes and requirements for connecting load customers. This review is in response to stakeholder feedback and the Minister of Energy and Mines’ Integrated Energy Plan Directive(External link).
Building on the OEB’s previous initiatives that considered connections specific to electric vehicle charging and housing developments, this review will examine connection processes for all types of load customers across the province. The review will assess the reasonableness and timeliness of distributor procedures to connect customers, and recommend changes to streamline and improve connection processes.
This initiative will not address issues related to the connection of generation facilities to distribution systems, as those are being considered separately under the OEB’s ongoing DER Connections Review consultation, however OEB staff is ensuring coordination and alignment between the two initiatives, where appropriate.