Each municipality may grant a gas utility the right to deliver gas service and use road allowances or utility easements within its borders. The municipal franchise agreement outlines the specific terms and conditions of the agreement between the municipality and the utility and requires OEB approval.
Sector
Natural Gas
Category
Other
Last revised
September 11, 2003
Latest version
Related documents
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| October 15, 2025 | The OEB issued a letter advising interested stakeholders that it intends to commence a generic proceeding in 2026 to review the OEB's Model Franchise Agreement. The exact scope of this generic proceeding has not yet been determined, although it will be narrow and informed by recent Model Franchise Agreement proceedings. |
| May 23, 2002 | Gas Franchise Handbook (pdf) published by a joint committee of Gas Company and Municipal Sector Representatives |