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The Market Surveillance Panel has submitted to the OEB its State of the Market Report 2023 on Ontario's wholesale electricity market .

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 posted Price Comparison templates for Natural Gas Contracts for Utilities Kingston valid from August 1 - October 31, 2024.

The OEB is inviting stakeholders to a meeting on September 9, 2024, to discuss two proposed alternative price plans for Class B consumers – which include mid-size commercial and light industrial businesses – that aren’t on the Regulated Price Plan. During this meeting, the OEB will provide...

The OEB has issued a letter providing an issues list, based on stakeholders’ input, that will be addressed in the Transmission Connections Review. The OEB has identified two streams and makes a call for working group nominations to address the issues related to each stream.

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...

Today, the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) issued a revised Handbook to Electricity Distributor and Transmitter Consolidations: Rate-making Considerations and Filing Requirements for Consolidation Applications (2024 MAADs Handbook, originally published June 18, 2024). In addition to correcting a few...

The Province of Ontario has appointed Mark E. White as Chair of the OEB’s Board of Directors. Mr. White is an accomplished leader in regulation, policy and governance. He brings a strong background in law, risk management, markets and organizational transformation, having served as the inaugural...

The OEB has launched the Vulnerability Assessment and System Hardening (VASH) project in relation to the OEB’s Distribution Sector Resiliency, Responsiveness and Cost Efficiency initiative. The VASH project has been initiated to address the ask from the Minister of Energy (now Energy and...

The OEB has approved changes to the prices Enbridge and EPCOR will charge its customers for natural gas effective July 1, 2024.

The OEB has posted Price Comparison templates for Natural Gas Contracts for Enbridge and EPCOR valid from July 1 - September 30, 2024.

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 2025.

The OEB has updated its Handbook to Electricity Distributor and Transmitter Consolidations: Rate-making Considerations and Filing Requirements for Consolidation Applications. The 2024 Handbook reflects updates on OEB policies and filing requirements applicable to consolidations as well as rate...

The OEB has released its Innovation Sandbox Annual Report, reflecting major developments from last year including the launch of the Innovation Sandbox Challenge and the issuance of the OEB's Innovation Handbook. The OEB is also holding a webinar next month to provide stakeholders an overview of the...

The OEB has published the 2024 Quarter 3 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.

The OEB has issued a draft update to its Accounting Guidance Related to Commodity Pass-Through Accounts 1588 & 1589, resulting from the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) Market Renewal Program (MRP).

The OEB has issued materials in support of a proposed electricity delivery rate for public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations that have a low load factor. The proposal, which aims to further facilitate the integration of EV charging stations with the electricity system, will be discussed...

The OEB has issued the final Phase One Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) Framework for Addressing Electricity System Needs, integrating stakeholder feedback from the draft Phase One BCA Framework. This Framework will advance guidance, methodologies, and tools to assist electricity distributors in...

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 published three new Interactive Dashboards, in addition to the Interactive System Reliability Dashboard initially introduced in 2023. These dashboards provide visually accessible information using Reporting and Record keeping Requirement (RRR) data, showcasing industry insights and the...

The OEB has posted Price Comparison templates for Electricity Contracts and Net Metering valid from May 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024.

To better support the efficient integration of EVs in Ontario, the OEB is proposing a new delivery rate for eligible public EV charging stations. The OEB invites stakeholders to a meeting next month to discuss the proposal.

The OEB has posted Price Comparison templates for Natural Gas Contracts for Utilities Kingston valid from May 1 - July 31 2024.

The OEB reminds consumers that the Winter Disconnection Ban ends May 1. There are steps customers can take to avoid disconnection for non-payment and rules that utilities must follow. As well, bill payment support programs were recently enhanced making more Ontarians eligible.