The OEB carries out policy development using a number of processes including proceedings, industry task forces, stakeholder working groups and public consultation. Active consultations are listed below. Closed/historic consultations can be found in our archive of policy initiatives and consultations.
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| Date Launched | Case no. | Project | Sector | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1627531200 | -- |
Integrated Resource Planning is a planning strategy and process that evaluates and compares demand-side and supply-side alternatives to pipeline infrastructure in meeting natural gas system needs. |
Natural Gas | Active | |
| 1625457600 | EB-2021-0183 |
Consultation on the implementation of Green Button by electricity and gas distributors. |
Electricity, Natural Gas | Active | |
| 1624420800 | EB-2021-0180 |
Consultation to renew the OEB's Innovation Sandbox. |
Electricity, Natural Gas | Active | |
| 1621310400 | EB-2021-0146 |
Consultation to review EPCOR Natural Gas Limited Partnership’s Annual Update to the five-year natural gas supply plan. |
Natural Gas | Active | |
| 1616472000 | EB-2021-0118 |
Consultation to facilitate the deployment and adoption of innovative and cost-effective solutions, including distributed resources, in ways that enhance value for energy consumers (FEI). |
Electricity | Active | |
| 1613710800 | EB-2021-0004 |
Consultation to review Enbridge Gas Inc.’s Annual Update to the five-year natural gas supply plan. |
Natural Gas | Active | |
| 1607576400 | EB-2020-0176 |
Consultation process to undertake a review of the regional planning process that applies to Ontario’s electricity sector. |
Electricity | Active | |
| 1596772800 | EB-2020-0185, EB-2020-0186 |
The Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines asked for the OEB’s support to implement the new COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program - Small Business (CEAP-SB) for small business and charity customers. |
Electricity, Natural Gas | Active | |
| 1593403200 | EB-2020-0162, EB-2020-0163 |
The Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines asked for the OEB’s support to implement the new COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) for residential customers. |
Electricity, Natural Gas | Active | |
| 1591156800 | EB-2020-0152 |
Consultation to develop the rules to implement the time-of-use customer choice initiative. |
Electricity | Active | |
| 1589428800 | EB-2020-0133 |
Consultation on a deferral account, established in relation to the impacts arising from the COVID-19 emergency, approved for all rate-regulated utilities in the electricity and natural gas sectors and OPG. |
Electricity, Natural Gas, Other | Active | |
| 1565668800 | EB-2019-0207, EB-2021-0117 |
Initiative to review requirements in regard to the connection of distributed energy resources (DERs) by licensed electricity distributors. |
Electricity | Active | |
| 1558411200 | EB-2019-0003 |
Consultation to consider the next generation DSM framework, with a view to ensuring that the OEB’s approach remains current, responsive to energy efficiency and conservation market developments and consistent with broader government policy. |
Natural Gas | Active | |
| 1539144000 | EB-2018-0278 |
Initiative to develop Activity and Program-based Benchmarking (APB) to encourage continuous improvement by regulated utilities. |
Electricity | Active | |
| 1538366400 | EB-2018-0268 |
Initiative to review the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program Emergency Financial Assistance (LEAP EFA). |
Electricity, Natural Gas | Active | |
| 1494907200 | EB-2017-0183 |
Review of customer service rules for electricity distributors, rate-regulated natural gas distributors and unit sub-meter providers. |
Electricity, Natural Gas | Complete | |
| 1489550400 | EB-2015-0245 |
As part of the OEB’s leadership role related to DSM evaluation, measurement & verification (EM&V), the OEB, through its third party Evaluation Contractor, will review annual gas utility DSM program results. |
Natural Gas | Active | |
| 1468814400 | EB-2016-0201 |
The OEB has issued its Regulated Price Plan Roadmap: Guideline for Pilot Projects on RPP Pricing. |
Electricity | Active | |
| 1455166800 | EB-2016-0032 |
Policy consultation to review the non-bulk electrical grid and associated business systems in Ontario that could impact the protection of personal information and smart grid reliability. (Cyber Security Framework) |
Electricity | Active | |
| 1446699600 | EB-2015-0304 |
The OEB initiated a comprehensive policy review of miscellaneous rates and charges applied by electricity distributors for specific activities or services they provide to their customers. |
Electricity | Active | |
| 1432785600 | EB-2015-0043 |
Consultation on rate design for commercial and industrial electricity customers. |
Electricity | Active | |
| 1428465600 | EB-2015-0117 |
The March 2014 directive to the OEB from the Minister of Energy (the DSM/CDM Directive) requires that an achievable potential study for natural gas efficiency in Ontario should be conducted every three years. |
Natural Gas | Active | |
| 1131685200 | -- |
Information on the implementation and evaluation of Board-approved CDM Programs and other electricity conservation matters |
Electricity | Active | |
| 1131685200 | -- |
Information on conservation matters related to natural gas distributors. |
Natural Gas | Active | |
| 1120190400 | EB-2004-0205 |
Monthly updates for the RPP Variance Settlement Amount. |
Electricity | Active | |
| 1116388800 | EB-2004-0205 |
The OEB developed an electricity price plan that provides stable and predictable electricity pricing. |
Electricity | Active |
