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The Minister’s Directive to the OEB to establish a Demand Side Management (DSM) policy framework included a Mid-Term Review to align with the Mid-Term Review of the Conservation First Framework.

Policy consultation to explore and better understand certain implementation matters related to amendments to Ontario's net metering regulation, and to assess whether changes to its policies and codes should be considered.

Review of customer service rules for electricity distributors, rate-regulated natural gas distributors and unit sub-meter providers.

Initiative to develop a Framework for the Assessment of Distributor Gas Supply Plans.

As part of the OEB’s leadership role related to DSM evaluation, measurement & verification (EM&V), the OEB, through its third party Evaluation Contractor, will review annual gas utility DSM program results.

On November 9, 2016, the Minister of Energy asked the OEB to examine and report back with information on Ontario’s retail market for gasoline and diesel fuels

Initiative to introduce requirements that Regulated Entities must follow when responding to a consumer complaint that has been received by the OEB and forwarded to the Regulated Entity for response.

The OEB has issued its Regulated Price Plan Roadmap: Guideline for Pilot Projects on RPP Pricing.

On June 27, 2016, the Minister of Energy asked the OEB to examine and provide advice on options for an appropriate electricity rate (or rate assistance) for on-reserve First Nations electricity consumers.

Consultation to develop guidance on corporate governance for OEB rate-regulated utilities.

The OEB posted a Report of the Ontario Energy Board – Updated Policy for the Lost Revenue Adjustment Mechanism Calculation: Lost Revenues and Peak Demand Savings from Conservation and Demand Management Programs.

Consultation to develop a natural gas regulatory framework to support the implementation of Ontario’s Cap and Trade program.

The OEB updated its filing requirements for natural gas rate applications.

Policy consultation to review the non-bulk electrical grid and associated business systems in Ontario that could impact the protection of personal information and smart grid reliability. (Cyber Security Framework)

Policy consultation aimed at ensuring the cost responsibility provisions for load customers in the TSC and DSC aligned and facilitated regional planning and the implementation of regional infrastructure plans.

Initiative to define a “Major Event” that will be used to normalize reliability performance data, develop reporting to evaluate a distributor’s response to a Major Event and, establish “customer specific” system reliability measures.

3rd Natural Gas Market Review (NGMR) consultation to examine ongoing developments and related issues in the North American natural gas market.

Amendments to implement a minimum mandatory record retention period.

The OEB initiated a comprehensive policy review of miscellaneous rates and charges applied by electricity distributors for specific activities or services they provide to their customers.

The OEB initiated a consultation on distributor gas supply planning. The consultation focused on gas supply and transportation planning strategies and the risk/cost trade-offs considered in the plans.

Consultation regarding proposed amendments to the OEB’s codes, rules and other regulatory instruments applicable to electricity retailers and natural gas marketers.

Consultation on rate design for commercial and industrial electricity customers.

Consultation on rate-regulated utility pensions and other post-employment benefits (OPEBs).