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Green Button Data Collection - Distributor Survey

Policy Initiatives & Consultations
Launched
Case number
EB-2026-0230 
Status
Active
Sector
Electricity
Natural Gas
The OEB is collecting information on how Green Button services are being delivered and used across Ontario through a one-time survey of electricity and natural gas distributors (distributors).

Whats new - 2026-09-02

News
Posted on
September 2, 2026
The OEB has released its Report to the Minister of Energy and Mines on the Valuation of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), which provides recommendations on the regulatory and compensation frameworks to appropriately reflect the system value of DERs. It also considers DER delivery rates that...

Whats new - 2026-09-01

News
Posted on
September 1, 2026
The OEB has released A Roadmap for Advancing Distribution System Operator (DSO) Capabilities in Ontario, a report to the Minister of Energy and Mines. The report charts a staged, evidenced-based path to developing a DSO regulatory framework that improves the integration of distributed energy...

Whats new - 2026-08-31

News
Posted on
August 31, 2026
The OEB has published our 2026-2029 Business Plan, which aims to help turn Ontario’s energy advantage into Ontario’s economic advantage.

Whats new - 2026-08-27

News
Posted on
August 27, 2026
The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) has published its Annual Compliance Report (Report) for fiscal year 2025/26. The Report highlights how we protect Ontario energy consumers by helping to ensure they receive fair treatment and reliable service. It also outlines the steps the OEB takes to address...

Whats new - 2026-08-25

News
Posted on
August 25, 2026
The OEB has launched a review of select customer service rules applicable to licensed electricity distributors, rate-regulated natural gas distributors and electricity unit sub-meter providers. This review will evaluate whether the current rules continue to provide effective consumer protection...

Customer Service Rules Review

Policy Initiatives & Consultations
Launched
Case number
EB-2026-0109
Status
Active
Sector
Electricity
Natural Gas
The OEB is undertaking a consultation to review select customer service rules for licensed electricity distributors, rate-regulated natural gas distributors and licensed unit sub-meter providers. This consultation is in response to the December 2025 Letter of Direction from the Minister of Energy and Mines, as well as consumer and stakeholder feedback regarding certain customer service requirements.

Whats new - 2026-08-20

News
Posted on
August 20, 2026
The OEB has posted the electricity distributors' 2026 stretch factor assignments for the 2027 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...

Whats new - 2026-08-18

News
Posted on
August 18, 2026
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 - 2026-08-11

News
Posted on
August 11, 2026
The OEB has released updated Filing Requirements for electricity distribution and electricity transmission rate applications (Chapter 1). The electricity distribution and electricity transmission Filing Requirements clarify the requirement for when applicants are to provide a letter from the...

Whats new - 2026-08-10

News
Posted on
August 10, 2026
The OEB has completed its annual review of the cost award tariff schedule under the Practice Direction on Cost Awards. Following the 2025 update to the fee schedule, the first since 2007, which aligned cost award tariffs with market rates, the OEB has determined that no changes to the tariff...

Whats new - 2026-06-15

News
Posted on
June 15, 2026
The Ontario Energy Board is pleased to welcome Pamela Schott to our Board of Directors. Mrs. Schott joins our existing Board members in strengthening trust within the sector through strong leadership and governance.

Whats new - 2026-05-21

News
Posted on
May 21, 2026
The OEB’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Julia McNally to the role of full-time Commissioner effective Monday, May 25, 2026. Ms. McNally joins a panel of highly qualified and dedicated Commissioners committed to adjudicative excellence in service of Ontario’s energy...

Whats new - 2026-05-04

News
Posted on
May 4, 2026
The Market Surveillance Panel has submitted to the OEB its closing State of the Market Report for the legacy markets.

Whats new - 2026-01-20

News
Posted on
January 20, 2026
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...

Next Generation Rate Framework

Policy Initiatives & Consultations
Launched
Case number
EB-2026-0002
Status
Active
Sector
Electricity
The OEB is moving forward with an integrated approach to work related to utility remuneration. The impetus for this work is to ensure continuous improvement in the OEB’s performance-based approach to utility remuneration so that the rate-setting framework continues to drive outcomes consumers value and is fit for purpose in a changing energy sector.

Gas-Electric Co-ordination and Information Sharing

Policy Initiatives & Consultations
Launched
Case number
EB-2025-0227
Status
Active
Sector
Electricity
Natural Gas
The OEB is launching this consultation in response to the directive regarding the implementation of Energy for Generations, the Government of Ontario’s Integrated Energy Plan. The directive requires the OEB to establish an ongoing gas-electric co-ordination information sharing forum to set expectations for gas-electric information sharing. This project will strengthen energy planning, making it more responsive to economic growth and supportive of affordability.
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OEB Named Greater Toronto Top Employer

News
Posted on
December 2, 2025
The OEB takes great pride in fostering a workplace culture that attracts top-tier professionals passionate about shaping Ontario’s energy future. Our reputation as a preferred employer reflects our commitment to helping deliver clean, reliable, affordable and secure energy that enables economic...

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

News
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 - 2025-11-14

News
Posted on
November 14, 2025
The Winter Disconnection Ban is in effect tomorrow, November 15. Residential customers cannot be disconnected by their electricity or natural gas utility for non-payment between the period of November 15, 2025, and April 30, 2026.

Review of the Valuation of Distributed Energy Resources

Policy Initiatives & Consultations
Launched
Case number
EB-2025-0268
Status
Active
Sector
Electricity
The OEB is undertaking a comprehensive review of DER compensation and delivery rates in response to the Minister of Energy and Mines’ Integrated Energy Plan (IEP) Directive.

Whats new - 2025-10-06

News
Posted on
October 6, 2025
The OEB has released a staff discussion paper as part of its consultation to review the Integrated Resource Planning Framework. This paper assesses the Framework’s implementation, its impact on ratepayers, and identifies opportunities to improve how Enbridge Gas plans for system needs.

Whats new - 2025-09-25

News
Posted on
September 25, 2025
The OEB has published the 2024 Scorecards of Electricity Distributors. The scorecard measures how well Ontario’s electricity distributors are performing each year.

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