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The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) announced that, after five years in the role, Chief Executive Officer Susanna Zagar will be leaving the organization following the appointment of her replacement.

As part of the implementation of the recommendations of the Modernization Review Panel from 2019, Susanna took on the newly-formulated modernized CEO role in 2020. After an initial two-year term, Susanna was re-appointed as CEO by the OEB Board of Directors. During her term, Ontario’s energy sector has undergone rapid change and Susanna’s leadership has been marked by a commitment to consumer protection, stakeholder engagement and effective regulation of the energy sector.

OEB Board Chair, Mark White, thanked Susanna for her leadership of the OEB through its modernization, COVID-19 disruption and a period of rapid energy sector change. He stated his appreciation for her commitment to meeting stakeholder demands and to a smooth transition to new leadership. In particular, Mr. White noted her many accomplishments: "Susanna took on the leadership of the OEB at a pivotal time as it implemented a new governance and regulatory structure. She nurtured a culture of dedicated public service and has been at the forefront of helping to manage a successful energy transition in Ontario. On behalf of the Board and the OEB employees, we thank Susanna for her thoughtful and engaged leadership and for her public service to the people of Ontario."

The OEB has released a copy of its September 27, 2024 report to the Minister of Energy and Electrification: “Intervenors and Regulatory Efficiency.”  Consistent with the Minister’s 2023 Letter of Direction, the OEB is working to implement the 10-point action plan it developed to further improve the OEB’s adjudicative process, reduce regulatory burden and duplication in appropriate areas, and lower costs.

The OEB has released an updated variance settlement factor that is to be used by electricity distributors to calculate a one-time credit or charge for consumers who choose to stop purchasing electricity through the Regulated Price Plan. This factor is called the "Final RPP Variance Settlement Factor" and is updated on the OEB website monthly.

The OEB is inviting written comments on a revised proposal for its Electric Vehicle Charging Rate (EVC Rate), which aims to further facilitate the integration of EV charging stations with the electricity system. Comments are due January 31, 2025.

The OEB has posted Price Comparison templates for Natural Gas Contracts for Kitchener Utilities valid from January 1, 2025.

The OEB has posted a Directive from the Minister of Energy and Electrification regarding the development of a new transmission line in Northeastern Ontario and a related Order in Council regarding the priority status of the project.

The OEB has issued the final Notice of Amendments to the Distribution System Code. These amendments are intended to facilitate the connection of housing developments by extending the connection horizon to a maximum of 15 years for qualifying housing developments and extending the revenue horizon to 40 years for all residential customers. The extensions are applicable to the connections of Qualifying Housing Developments and residential customers for which an initial offer to connect had not been accepted by the developer or customer on or before November 18, 2024. These amendments come into force today to enable early implementation by distributors that are able to do so. Compliance with the new provisions is mandatory for all distributors starting March 3, 2025.

The OEB has posted Price Comparison templates for Natural Gas Contracts for Enbridge and EPCOR valid from January 1 - March 31, 2025.

The OEB has approved changes to the prices Enbridge Gas Inc. and EPCOR Natural Gas Limited Partnership will charge its customers for natural gas effective January 1, 2025.

The OEB has released an updated variance settlement factor that is to be used by electricity distributors to calculate a one-time credit or charge for consumers who choose to stop purchasing electricity through the Regulated Price Plan. This factor is called the "Final RPP Variance Settlement Factor" and is updated on the OEB website monthly.