Policy initiatives and consultations

Review of customer service rules for electricity distributors, rate-regulated natural gas distributors and unit sub-meter providers.

Initiative to develop a Framework for the Assessment of Distributor Gas Supply Plans.

The OEB has commenced a new initiative to introduce requirements that Regulated Entities must follow when responding to a consumer complaint that has been received by the OEB and forwarded to the Regulated Entity for response.

The OEB has issued its Regulated Price Plan Roadmap: Guideline for Pilot Projects on RPP Pricing.

On June 27, 2016, the Minister of Energy asked the OEB to examine and provide advice on options for an appropriate electricity rate (or rate assistance) for on-reserve First Nations electricity consumers.

The OEB is initiating a consultation to develop guidance on corporate governance for OEB rate-regulated utilities.

The OEB has released the Report of the Ontario Energy Board - Defining Ontario’s Typical Electricity Customer.

Consultation to develop a natural gas regulatory framework to support the implementation of Ontario’s Cap and Trade program.

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.

Policy consultation aimed at ensuring the cost responsibility provisions for load customers in the TSC and DSC are aligned and facilitate regional planning and the implementation of regional infrastructure plans.

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.

The OEB initiated a consultation on distributor gas supply planning. The consultation will focus on gas supply and transportation planning strategies and the risk/cost trade-offs considered in the plans.

Consultation regarding proposed amendments to the OEB’s codes, rules and other regulatory instruments applicable to electricity retailers and natural gas marketers.

Consultation on rate design for commercial and industrial electricity customers.

Consultation on rate-regulated utility pensions and other post-employment benefits (OPEBs).

Phase II of the Intervenor Framework consultation.

The OEB oversaw the completion of a natural gas potential study to inform natural gas efficiency planning and programs.

The implementation of the OESP, a program to provide ongoing, and on-bill, rate assistance for low-income electricity consumers in Ontario.

The Regional Planning Standing Committee (RPSC) was established to assume custodial accountability for the Regional Planning Process.

Consultation to develop a new DSM Framework to be used by natural gas distributors in developing their next DSM plans for 2015 to 2020.

The OEB assessed the potential benefits and impacts of the proposed Energy East Pipeline from an Ontario perspective.

The Advisory Committee provides the Board with ongoing assistance on emerging smart grid issues as the Board proceeds with facilitating the development and implementation of smart grid in Ontario.

Initiative to create a rate design that provides greater stability for the consumer.

The Minister of Energy asked the OEB to create a process for selecting the most qualified and cost-effective transmission company to develop the East-West Tie transmission line that connects Northeast and Northwest Ontario.

The Board initiated two working groups associated with Regional Infrastructure Planning.

Consultation to promote the cost-effective development of electricity infrastructure through coordinated planning on a regional basis between licensed distributors and transmitters.

Q&As that relate to the implementation of the Energy Consumer Protection Act, 2010 and associated OEB regulatory requirements.

Consultative process to address how the Board might create conditions which will foster the cost-effective and efficient implementation of Board-approved network investment plans.

The Board initiated a coordinated consultative process to develop a renewed regulatory framework for electricity (RRFE).

CDM Strategies, Board-Approved CDM Programs, Performance Incentive and Annual Reports.

In accordance with Board requirements, electricity distributors file quarterly reports on smart meter deployment and the application of Time-of-Use pricing.

Consultation process to examine issues associated with low income energy consumers in relation to their use of natural gas and electricity (LEAP, EFA).

The Board initiated a consultative process to discuss the filing requirements for Ontario Power Generation’s next payment amounts application.

Information on conservation matters related to natural gas distributors.

Information on the implementation and evaluation of Board-approved CDM Programs and other electricity conservation matters

Monthly updates for the RPP Variance Settlement Amount.

The OEB developed an electricity price plan that provides stable and predictable electricity pricing.