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The OEB has posted the electricity distributors' 2025 stretch factor assignments for the 2026 Incentive Rate Mechanism (IRM) rate-setting process. The benchmarking details and assignments are published in the Pacific Economics Group (PEG) "Empirical Research in Support of Incentive Rate-Setting...

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...

The OEB has issued a Final Notice of Amendment to the Distribution System Code to clarify that the 40-year revenue horizon applies only to residential customers by removing clause (b)iii from Appendix B. This amendment comes into force immediately.

The OEB will hold a webinar on Aug. 28, 2025, to provide more information about its Innovation Sandbox Challenge: Empowering Indigenous Innovation and Leadership.

The OEB and IESO have released a joint study to further understand how compensation mechanisms for distributed energy resources can work together to enable better design and alignment moving forward. An engagement session will be held on Aug. 22, 2025, to discuss the study further.

The OEB is launching a comprehensive review of electricity transmitter processes and requirements for connecting load customers in response to the Minister of Energy and Mines’ Integrated Energy Plan Directive. This review will assess the reasonableness of current timelines, identify opportunities...

The OEB has released the final drafts of the Vulnerability Assessment and System Hardening (VASH) Report and Toolkit for stakeholder feedback. These resources help distributors assess system vulnerabilities to extreme weather and evaluate hardening options. Comments are due by August 29, 2025...

The OEB has announced the membership of the newly established Distribution Customer Connections Working Group. The accompanying letter also addresses matters related to cost award eligibility.

The OEB is amending its Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements for electricity distributors as part of its Reliability and Power Quality Review initiative. These changes aim to provide greater insight into distributor performance during severe weather events and improve visibility into customer...

The OEB has posted Price Comparison templates for Natural Gas Contracts for Utilities Kingston valid from August 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025.

The OEB has launched a consultation on the regulatory treatment of electricity demand-side management (eDSM) programs delivered by electricity distributors that provide both local and system-wide benefits. This consultation draws on a new framework proposal from the IESO-LDC DSM Regulatory Working...

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...

The OEB is launching a comprehensive review of electricity distributor connection processes for load customers in response to stakeholder feedback and the Directive from the Minister of Energy and Mines. This review will build on the OEB's previous initiatives and be supported by a working group to...

The OEB has issued a letter setting out the requirements for licensed distributors to provide standardized available system capacity information to connect new loads. Aligned with the Minister’s Integrated Energy Plan Directive, this new, province-wide screening tool responds to customers' interest...

The OEB has approved changes to the prices Enbridge and EPCOR will charge its customers for natural gas effective July 1, 2025.

The OEB has posted Price Comparison templates for Natural Gas Contracts for Enbridge and EPCOR valid from July 1 - September 30, 2025.

The OEB has issued updated Filing Requirements for Electricity Distribution Rate Applications – Chapter 3 Incentive Rate-Setting Applications. A key update pertains to electricity distribution Retail Transmission Service Rates (RTSRs). Additional revisions include the introduction of the 'OEB...

The OEB has released its annual Compliance Report for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. A key component of the OEB’s compliance program, the Report highlights the important work and results of the compliance activities undertaken in fulfilling the OEB’s mandate to protect consumer interests and deliver...

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...

The OEB has issued a Final Notice of Amendments to the Distribution System Code. These amendments, which come into force on September 16, 2025, introduce a Capacity Allocation Model to facilitate housing development connections by allocating capacity and costs for system expansions to supply...

The OEB has issued a letter on the inflation factors to be used to set rates for certain electricity transmitters and electricity and natural gas distributors for 2026.

The OEB has launched a stakeholder consultation on proposed updates to Chapters 1 and 2 of its Filing Requirements for Electricity Transmission Applications. These updates reflect current legislative and OEB policy frameworks, as well as general regulatory practices. They are intended to apply to...

The OEB is launching a second Innovation Sandbox Challenge to empower Indigenous innovation and support Indigenous leadership in the energy transition by identifying challenges, exploring emerging opportunities, enhancing energy services and building capacity.

The OEB has issued its Discussion Paper and a consultant report to support the consultation on Distribution System Operator (DSO) capabilities. The OEB is also holding a stakeholder meeting to discuss the reports and gather input on developing a policy framework for DSO capabilities. A decision on...