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Whats new - 2025-12-10

News
Posted on
December 10, 2025
The OEB has published the 2026 Quarter 1 prescribed accounting interest rates applicable to the carrying charges of deferral, variance and construction work in progress (CWIP) accounts of natural gas utilities, electricity distributors and other rate-regulated entities.

Whats new - 2025-12-04

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Posted on
December 4, 2025
The OEB is launching a consultation to set a framework to facilitate the sharing of natural gas and electricity planning information to support energy planning processes. This work will strengthen energy planning, making it more responsive to economic growth and supportive of affordability.

Whats new - 2025-12-01

News
Posted on
December 1, 2025
The OEB holiday timeout period will be from December 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026. During this period, the OEB will generally avoid issuing decisions and documents that require immediate action from recipients except in instances where it could impact the implementation of January 1st rates or time...

Whats new - 2025-12-01

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Posted on
December 1, 2025
The OEB has issued a letter on implementing Item #9 of its 10-point Action Plan. This initiative aims to deliver ongoing savings and efficiencies while reducing regulatory burden for small utilities, as described in the September 2024 Report Back to the Minister on Intervenors and Regulatory...

Whats new - 2025-11-27

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Posted on
November 27, 2025
The OEB has issued a letter setting out changes to improve the Transmission Framework for Reliability and Power Quality. Supporting economic development through more reliable transmission services for industrial customers, these changes introduce new Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements and...

Whats new - 2025-11-25

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November 25, 2025
The OEB is issuing final amendments to the Distribution System Code to establish a margin on payments incentive mechanism for distributors to use third-party DERs to meet a distribution system need. These amendments, effective today, support Ontario’s economic growth by capitalizing on the value of...

Whats new - 2025-11-19

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November 19, 2025
The OEB has issued a letter that sets out the process for nominations for Term #3 of the OEB's Adjudicative Modernization Committee.

Whats new - 2025-11-18

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Posted on
November 18, 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...
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Winter Disconnection Ban

News
Posted on
November 14, 2025
Customers who were previously disconnected for non-payment reasons, will be reconnected by December 1, 2025. If you owe money to your utility: YOU SHOULD… Keep in contact with your utility and explore available payment options. Know your rights and responsibilities under the OEB’s Customer Service...

Whats new - 2025-11-13

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November 13, 2025
The OEB has posted amendments to its Rules of Practice and Procedure (Rules) to address the use of artificial intelligence in preparing filings by parties for adjudicative proceedings. The OEB has also used this occasion to make three further amendments to the Rules relating to the following...

Whats new - 2025-11-07

News
Posted on
November 7, 2025
The OEB is hosting a meeting to engage stakeholders on the Reporting and Record-keeping Requirements (RRR) for Ontario’s licensed electricity distributors. This meeting provides the OEB an opportunity to share information on upcoming changes to the RRR and gather feedback on future updates to ensure...

Whats new - 2025-10-31

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October 31, 2025
The OEB has released updated Filing Requirements (Chapters 1 and 2), along with a new guidance document that introduces an optional Custom IR framework for transmitters with a declining rate base. These updates aim to enhance regulatory clarity, reduce administrative burden, and better reflect...

Whats new - 2025-10-31

News
Posted on
October 31, 2025
The OEB has posted Price Comparison templates for Natural Gas Contracts for Utilities Kingston valid from November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026.

Whats new - 2025-10-28

News
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October 28, 2025
The OEB issued a Notice of proposed amendments to the Distribution System Code. These changes help lower barriers to distributed energy resource (DER) connections, reduce costs, and improve timelines, fairness, and consistency in connection processes in support of goals articulated in the Ontario’s...

Whats new - 2025-10-27

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Posted on
October 27, 2025
The OEB is undertaking a comprehensive review of distributed energy resource (DER) valuation, in response to the Minister of Energy and Mines’ Integrated Energy Plan Directive. The review aims to assess current DER compensation and delivery rates, as well as recommend changes or provide an update on...

EB-2025-0172 - Decision

Major Decisions
Date Issued
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Electricity

The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) issued its Decision and Order approving Windsor Canada Utilities Ltd.’s (WCUL) proposed purchase of 100 per cent of the shares of E.L.K. Energy Inc. (E.L.K. Energy) from the Corporation of the Town of Essex.

Whats new - 2025-10-20

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October 20, 2025
The OEB is initiating Phase Two of its consultation on the Benefit-Cost Analysis Framework for Addressing Electricity System Needs (BCA Framework). This phase builds on the work completed in Phase One by proposing potential refinements to the Energy System Test and exploring the inclusion of...

Whats new - 2025-10-20

News
Posted on
October 20, 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...

Whats new - 2025-10-17

News
Posted on
October 17, 2025
The OEB has posted Price Comparison templates for Natural Gas Contracts for Kitchener Utilities valid from October 1, 2025.

Whats new - 2025-10-17

News
Posted on
October 17, 2025
The OEB has posted its adjudicative reporting dashboard to provide stakeholders a semi-annual snapshot report for Q1 and Q2 for Fiscal 2025-2026, with a discussion of its adjudicative performance.

Whats new - 2025-10-07

News
Posted on
October 7, 2025
The OEB has posted the final VASH Report and Toolkit – resources designed to help distributors assess system vulnerabilities to extreme weather and evaluate hardening options. This final version incorporates stakeholder feedback gathered through a comprehensive consultation process that began on...

Whats new - 2025-10-06

News
Posted on
October 6, 2025
In its October 6, 2025 letter, the OEB announced the members of the newly established Regional and Bulk Planning Advisory Group in response to the Ministry of Energy and Mines’ Integrated Energy Plan Directive. The letter also addresses matters related to cost award eligibility.

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