Framework for the Assessment of Distributor Gas Supply Plans

Case number
EB-2017-0129
Launched
Sector
Natural Gas
Status
Archived
Details

The Framework for the Assessment of Distributor Gas Supply Plans established a regulatory framework that outlined the OEB’s approach to assessing rate regulated distributors’ gas supply plans including strategies to include Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) as a potential fuel source to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. 

This initiative built on a previous gas supply planning consultation (EB-2015-0238) which culminated in a Staff Report to the Board. The Staff Report included recommendations that were endorsed by the OEB and provided the foundation for this policy consultation.

On October 25, 2018, the OEB issued its Report of the Ontario Energy Board: Framework for the Assessment of Distributor Gas Supply Plans. To support implementation of the framework, filing guidelines were developed that identify the required information, timing and format of gas supply plan submissions by rate regulated gas distributors. The filing guidelines can be found in the Appendix to the Report.

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Reports
Report of the Ontario Energy Board - Framework for the Assessment of Distributor Gas Supply Plans
Issued
Draft Report of the Ontario Energy Board - Framework for the Assessment of Distributor Gas Supply Plans
Issued
Updates
Updates
Date Issue / Document
October 25, 2018

The OEB has issued its Report of the Ontario Energy Board: Framework for the Assessment of Distributor Gas Supply Plans (Framework). The Framework sets out guiding principles, criteria and the OEB’s process for review and assessment of a natural gas distributor’s plan to determine whether the plan delivers best value to consumers.
April 12, 2018

The OEB has issued a Draft Framework for the Assessment of Distributor Gas Supply Plans for stakeholder review and comment.
April 26, 2017

To assist OEB staff in developing a draft Framework for consideration, the OEB has established a Technical Working Group.
March 16, 2017

The OEB has issued a letter for this initiative that describes the objective and timelines for completion.
December 28, 2016

The OEB has received a letter from the Ministry of Energy confirming the government’s interest in the OEB’s further examination of renewable natural gas (RNG) as a component of Ontario’s natural gas supply.