The OEB has overseen utility natural gas conservation plans in Ontario since 1995. These plans have provided conservation and energy efficiency opportunities to the majority of natural gas customers.
Effective January 1, 2019, Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. (EGD) and Union Gas Limited (Union) amalgamated to become Enbridge Gas Inc. Following the amalgamation, Enbridge Gas Inc. will maintain the existing natural gas conservation programs in each of the EGD and Union rate zones.
Currently, Enbridge Gas Inc. is offering a variety of programs to its customers, consistent with the OEB’s 2015-2020 DSM policy framework and guidelines. In July 2020, the OEB provided its approval to extend the utility DSM programs for one-year, so that they are available to customers throughout 2021.
In December 2020 the OEB issued a letter concluding the post-2020 DSM framework policy consultation and instructed Enbridge Gas Inc. to file a new multi-year DSM plan by May 1, 2021. As part of the OEB’s letter, it referenced a letter from the Associate Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines and the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks that provided additional details related to the government’s Environment Plan and the role of natural gas DSM programs.
OEB policy consultation to develop a new DSM Framework for 2021 and beyond.
Current DSM Framework and Guidelines governing 2015-2020 DSM programs:
The OEB completed its Mid-Term Review of the 2015-2020 DSM Framework on November 29, 2018. The Mid-Term Review included the OEB’s assessment of a number of studies and reports submitted by the natural gas utilities in response to requirements from the OEB’s 2015-2020 DSM Decision, a Stakeholder Conference, and consideration of various proposals and requests submitted by the natural gas utilities and other interested stakeholders.
The OEB’s DSM Mid-Term Review Report and the related documents filed as part of the consultation can be found on the OEB’s DSM Mid-Term Review webpage.
The OEB is holding a hearing to review Enbridge Gas Inc.’s integrated resource planning (IRP) proposal.
Integrated resource planning is a planning process that evaluates and compares realistic natural gas supply-side and demand-side options.
All Case Files: Integrated Resource Planning Proposal (EB-2020-0091)
DSM Plan
|
Year |
Application Received |
Case Files |
Decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | November 27, 2019 | EB-2019-0271 | Decision and Order |
| 2015-2020 | April 1, 2015 | EB-2015-0029 | Decision and Order |
| 2013-2014 | October 25, 2012 | EB-2012-0337 | Decision and Order |
| 2012-2014 | September 23, 2011 | EB-2011-0327 | Decision and Order |
| 2011 | April 30, 2010 | EB-2010-0055 | Decision and Order |
| 2010 | August 11, 2009 | EB-2009-0166 | Decision and Order |
DSMVAs Disposition
|
Year |
Application Received |
Case Files |
Decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | July 17, 2020 | EB-2020-0067 | |
| 2016 | November 30, 2018 | EB-2018-0300 | Decision and Order |
| 2015 | December 18, 2017 | EB-2017-0323 | Decision and Order |
| 2014 | December 9, 2015 (updated March 11, 2016) | EB-2015-0276 | Decision and Order |
| 2013 | December 1, 2014 | EB-2014-0273 | Decision and Order |
| 2012 | May 8, 2013 | EB-2013-0109 | Decision and Order |
| 2011 | April 13, 2012 | EB-2012-0087 | Decision and Order |
| 2010 | April 18, 2011 | EB-2011-0038 | Decision and Order |
| 2009 | June 25, 2010 | EB-2010-0039 | Decision and Order |
| 2008 | March 31, 2009 | EB-2009-0052 | Decision and Order |
| 2007 | Decision and Order |
Annual Report
|
Year |
Case Files |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Report |
| 2015 | Report |
| 2014 | Report |
| 2013 | Report |
| 2012 | Report |
| 2011 | Report |
| 2010 | Report |
| 2009 | Report |
| 2008 | Report |
| 2007 | Report |
DSM Plan
|
Year |
Application Received |
Case Files |
Decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | November 27, 2019 | EB-2019-0271 | Decision and Order |
| 2015-2020 | April 1, 2015 | EB-2015-0049 | Decision and Order |
| 2013-2014 | February 28, 2013 | EB-2012-0394 | Decision and Order |
| 2012 | November 9, 2011 | EB-2011-0295 | Decision and Order |
| 2011 | May 28, 2010 | EB-2010-0175 | Decision and Order |
| 2010 | October 30, 2009 | EB-2009-0154 | Decision and Order |
DSMVAs Disposition
|
Year |
Application Received |
Case Files |
Decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | July 17, 2020 | EB-2020-0067 | |
| 2016 | December 10, 2018 | EB-2018-0301 | Decision and Order |
| 2015 | December 18, 2017 | EB-2017-0324 | Decision and Order |
| 2014 | October 30, 2015 | EB-2015-0267 | Decision and Order (May 26, 2016) |
| 2013 | October 1, 2014 | EB-2014-0277 | Decision and Order (Feb 26, 2015) |
| 2012 | October 14, 2013 | EB-2013-0352 | Decision and Order (May 1, 2014) Decision and Order (Jun 5, 2014) |
| 2011 | July 17, 2013 | EB-2013-0075 | Decision and Order |
| 2010 | May 14, 2012 | EB-2012-0192 | Decision and Order |
| 2009 | January 12, 2011 | EB-2010-0277 | Decision and Order |
| 2008 | October 7, 2009 | EB-2009-0341 | Decision and Order |
| 2007 | Decision and Order |
Annual Report
|
Year |
Case Files |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Report |
| 2015 | Report |
| 2014 | Report |
| 2013 | Report |
| 2012 | Report |
| 2011 | Report |
| 2010 | Report |
| 2009 | Report |
| 2008 | Report |
| 2007 | Report |
As outlined in the OEB’s Report on DSM issued December 22, 2014, the OEB will be taking a central role in the evaluation, measurement & verification (EM&V) of DSM program savings. DSM programs will be evaluated on an annual basis, with results issued by the OEB to be used by the gas utilities when they file applications for recovery of amounts related to DSM activities.
DSM Evaluation information and related documents can be found on the OEB’s DSM Evaluation webpage.
The March 2014 DSM/CDM Directive to the OEB from the Minister of Energy requires that a conservation achievable potential study for natural gas efficiency in Ontario be conducted every three years, and coordinated with the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) as appropriate and reasonable.
Information on the OEB’s 2016 natural gas potential study and the OEB and IESO’s 2019 integrated electricity and natural gas potential study can be found on the OEB’s Natural Gas Conservation Potential Studies webpage.
Technical Resource Manual Updates
| Date | Issue/Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2020 |
The OEB has posted an update to the Demand Side Management Technical Resource Manual (TRM) for prescriptive measure input assumptions. |
| Jan 15, 2020 |
The OEB has posted an update to the Demand Side Management Technical Resource Manual (TRM) for prescriptive measure input assumptions. |
| Dec 3, 2018 |
The OEB has posted an update to the Demand Side Management Technical Resource Manual (TRM) for prescriptive measure input assumptions. |
| Dec 27, 2017 |
The OEB has posted an update to the Demand Side Management Technical Resource Manual (TRM) for prescriptive measure input assumptions. |
Measures & Assumptions Updates
|
Year |
Application Received |
Case Files |
Decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | December 21, 2016 | EB-2016-0246 | Decision and Order |
| 2015 | December 6, 2015 | EB-2015-0344 | Letter |
| 2014 | March 27, 2015 | EB-2014-0354 | Decision and Order |
| 2013 | April 30, 2014 | EB-2013-0430 | Decision and Order |
| 2012 | December 19, 2012 | EB-2012-0441 | Decision and Order |
| 2011 | July 4, 2011 | EB-2011-0254 | Decision and Order |
- 2016 Natural Gas Conservation Potential Study (EB-2015-0117) - The OEB oversaw the completion of a natural gas potential study to inform natural gas efficiency planning and programs.
- Summary Reports:
- 2012 DSM Summary Report (posted Feb 12, 2014)
- 2011 DSM Summary Report (posted Oct 12, 2012)
- Demand Side Management (DSM) Guidelines for Natural Gas Distributors (EB-2008-0346) - The purpose of this consultation was to undertake a review of the existing DSM framework and develop guidelines for DSM to be used by natural gas distributors in developing their next generation DSM plans for 2012 and beyond.
- Distribution Revenue Decoupling (EB-2010-0060)
- Navigant Consulting Inc.: Measures and Assumptions for Demand Side Management (DSM) Planning
- Natural Gas Demand Side Management Generic Issues Proceeding (EB-2006-0021)