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The OEB is establishing a generic deferral and variance account – the Extended Horizons Variance Account. This account allows rate-regulated electricity distributors to record the incremental revenue requirement impacts resulting from reductions in the forecasted customer capital contributions...

The OEB has issued a letter providing guidance to support electricity distributors in incorporating innovation-related proposals in their rate applications.

The OEB has issued the final Notice of Amendments to the Distribution System Code. The amendments establish minimum requirements for licensed electricity distributors in communicating with customers when there are widespread power interruptions in a distributor’s service area caused by severe...

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 Notice of Final Amendments to the Unit Sub-Metering Code which are intended to increase awareness among unit sub-meter provider customers of the consumer protection framework, and the related policies and programs that are in place to protect them. The amendments come into force...

The OEB has issued a letter to electricity licensees and licensed natural gas marketers, which includes a summary of changes to the Reporting and Record-keeping Requirements (RRR) for the 2025 filing, updates to the RRR documentation, and a reduction in the frequency of reporting for electricity...

The OEB has issued a reminder to electricity distributors of their obligations under the Distribution System Code (DSC) regarding the Electric Vehicle Connections Procedure and the connection of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE).

The OEB has issued a letter providing additional information and guidance for utilities in meeting their requirements to periodically report the results of an independent cyber security assessment based on the Ontario Cyber Security Framework (OCSF), including the reporting schedule to submit their...

The OEB has issued a Notice of Proposal to amend the Retail Settlement Code (RSC) and the Standard Supply Service Code (SSSC). These proposed amendments are intended to facilitate the implementation of the renewed market under the IESO’s Market Renewal Program (MRP). The OEB invites stakeholders to...

The OEB has posted Price Comparison templates for Natural Gas Contracts for Utilities Kingston valid from February 1 - April 30, 2025.

The OEB has posted updated versions of cost of service Excel models to be filed with 2026 rate applications, including an updated checklist.

We have now entered the election period, which formally commenced with the issuing of writs of election on January 29, 2025. The OEB continues to perform our routine and essential business, including adjudication, industry relations enquiries, and our consumer protection work. Our consultations have...

The OEB is introducing an enhanced approach to setting reliability performance targets for all rate-regulated electricity distributors. The new methodology will strengthen customer protection and encourage distributor performance improvement as the energy transition unfolds and customers...

The OEB is launching a consultation to develop a policy framework to set expectations for electricity distributors regarding the development of Distribution System Operator capabilities. This is in response to the Minister of Energy and Electrification’s December 2024 Letter of Direction to the OEB.

The OEB is issuing an updated version of the Distributed Energy Resources Connection Procedures (DERCP) as part of its ongoing DER Connections Review initiative. The revised DERCP aims to increase customer choice and support the energy transition by increasing the overall efficiency of DER...

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...

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 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...

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

The OEB has issued a draft version of the Vulnerability Assessment (VA) Report as a part of its Vulnerability Assessment and System Hardening (VASH) initiative, along with the VA Toolkit, a resource designed to assist distributors in preparation of VA analyses. Stakeholders are invited to provide...