Regional Infrastructure Planning Working Groups

Case number
EB-2011-0043
Launched
Sector
Electricity
Status
Archived
Details

In its October 30, 2012 letter related to the Renewed Regulatory Framework for Electricity Distributors, the OEB announced the selection of working group members in relation to two working groups associated with Regional Infrastructure Planning.

  • Regional Infrastructure Planning Working Group: Planning Process
  • Regional Infrastructure Planning Working Group: Asset Redefinition

The focus of the two working groups was related to the implementation matters set out in the October 18, 2012, Report of the Board. The Planning Process Working Group (PPWG) provided a Report to the Board on May 17, 2013. The Asset Redefinition Working Group provided advice to OEB staff. Members and materials related to each working group are set out below.

In the August 26, 2013, Notice of Code amendments, the OEB indicated its intent to create a Standing Committee - the Regional Planning Process Advisory Group (RPPAG) - to continue the work of the PPWG with a focus on considering the need for revisions to the regional planning process established by the PPWG, as required, based on lessons learned.

Related policy initiatives:

Member Organizations – Planning Process Working Group

  • Association of Major Power Consumers of Ontario (AMPCO)
  • Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)
  • Association of Power Producers of Ontario (APPrO)
  • Consumers Council of Canada (CCC)
  • Great Lakes Power Transmission Inc.
  • Guelph Hydro Electric Systems Inc.
  • Hydro One Networks Inc. (Distribution)
  • Hydro One Networks Inc. (Transmission)
  • Innisfil Hydro Distribution Systems Ltd.
  • Milton Hydro Distribution Inc.
  • Ontario Power Authority (OPA)
  • PowerStream Inc.
  • Thunder Bay Hydro Electricity Distribution Inc.

Member Organizations – Asset Redefinition Working Group

  • Association of Major Power Consumers of Ontario (AMPCO)
  • Great Lakes Power Transmission Inc.
  • Guelph Hydro Electric Systems Inc.
  • Horizon Utilities Corporation
  • Hydro One Networks Inc. (Transmission)
  • Ontario Power Authority (OPA)
  • Thunder Bay Hydro Electricity Distribution Inc.
  • Vulnerable Energy Consumers Coalition (VECC)
Disclaimer: Information contained in working group notes/documents represent the views of the individuals participating in the working group only, and in no way reflect official Ontario Energy Board position or opinion.

 

Updates

Date

Issue / Document

Jun 7-13

The Planning Process Working Group delivered an Information Session to Distributors regarding the Regional Planning Process.

May 17-13

The Planning Process Working Group has posted a final version of its Report to the Board: The Process for Regional Infrastructure Planning in Ontario. The Report has been revised by the PPWG to reflect comments received from the industry and other interested parties.

Feb 5-13

(updated
Feb 15-13)

The Planning Process Working Group has posted a Draft Report to the Board: the Process for Regional Infrastructure Planning in Ontario.

 

Planning Process Working Group Meeting Materials

Meeting Date

Materials

Dec 12-12

Dec 5-12

Nov 28-12

Nov 21-12

Nov 14-12

 

Asset Redefinition Working Group Meeting Materials

Meeting Date

Materials

Dec 10-12

Nov 26-12

Nov 19-12