Review of the Valuation of Distributed Energy Resources

Case number
EB-2025-0268
Launched
Sector
Electricity
Status
Active
Details

The OEB is undertaking a comprehensive review of DER compensation and delivery rates in response to the Minister of Energy and Mines’ Integrated Energy Plan (IEP) Directive. The review aims to recommend changes or provide an update on OEB actions regarding overall regulatory and compensation frameworks to appropriately reflect the system value of DERs. The OEB is expected to submit a report setting out its recommendations to the Minister by March 31, 2026.

Updates
Updates
Date Issue / Document
October 27, 2025

The OEB is undertaking a comprehensive review of distributed energy resource (DER) valuation, in response to the Minister of Energy and Mines’ Integrated Energy Plan Directive. The review aims to assess current DER compensation and delivery rates, as well as recommend changes or provide an update on actions that the OEB may take to unlock the full value of DERs.