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Managing costs with Time-of-Use rates

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Understanding how Time-of-Use (TOU) rates work is a first step towards helping to manage your electricity costs. Did you know that with Time-of-Use rates it’s cheaper to plug in your computer at 9 p.m. than at 9 a.m.? Or that you’ll pay less for electricity by using your electric lawnmower on the...
Consumer protection

Energy contracts

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Has an energy retailer ever approached you at your home? Before you enter into an energy contract for your electricity or natural gas, be sure to do your homework. Compare prices, and read and understand what you are agreeing to. This page has important information to help you understand energy...

Careers

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COME AND WORK WITH ONE OF GREATER TORONTO’S TOP EMPLOYERS The OEB is proud to be named one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2026 – four years strong! Our success resides with our people. We take great pride in fostering a workplace culture that attracts top-tier professionals passionate about...

Investigations and reviews

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Investigations The Market Surveillance Panel (MSP) is empowered under the Electricity Act, 1998, to conduct investigations into any activity related to the IESO-administered markets or the conduct of a market participant. The framework for these investigations is set out in Articles 5 and 7 of OEB...

Scorecard filing for utilities

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The documents below are for electricity utilities and provide the following: Information regarding the background, purpose and implementation of scorecards Specific details on how to provide and file your scorecard data An activities schedule showing the deadlines and milestones you must meet 2024...

Panel reports

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The Market Surveillance Panel (MSP) regularly prepares annual monitoring and other reports on the IESO-administered markets. Recent reports: The Market Surveillance Panel in the Renewed IESO-Administered Markets (released August 27, 2025) Report in Brief (August 27, 2025) Cover Letter from the...
brochure_04_gas_bill.pdf
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November 29, 2016
brochure_05_LEAP_electricity.pdf
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November 29, 2016
brochure_06_LEAP_gas.pdf
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November 29, 2016
brochure_01_informed_consumer.pdf
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November 29, 2016
brochure_03_electricity_bill.pdf
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November 29, 2016

EB-2016-0004 - Decision

Major Decisions
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Natural Gas

The OEB issued a decision that enables utilities to recover costs of natural gas expansion to rural and remote communities, increasing energy options for residential and commercial consumers.

Understanding Retail Transportation Fuel Pricing in Ontario

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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
Allison Duff

Allison Duff

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October 31, 2016
Commissioner
Allison Duff was appointed as a full-time Commissioner in October 2020 and previously served in this capacity from 2013 to 2018. An experienced adjudicator, Ms. Duff was an independent consultant with extensive regulatory and internal controls experience and has professional certificates in...

Understanding your electricity bill

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We want you to understand the charges on your electricity bill. The more you know about electricity rates, the easier it will be to make informed decisions about your energy usage or whether an electricity contract with an energy retailer is right for you. Your electricity bill Your electricity...

Low-income Energy Assistance Program

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If you’re behind on your electricity or natural gas bill and face having your service disconnected, you may qualify for emergency financial help through the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP). There are also customer service rules available that are specific to low-income households. You...

Ontario Electricity Support Program

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OESP eligibility has changed as of March 1, 2024 More Ontarians may be eligible to receive support from the Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP), thanks to Ontario’s plan to increase the program's income eligibility thresholds. For more information, read the Government of Ontario’s news...

Understanding your natural gas bill

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We want you to understand the charges on your natural gas bill. The more you know about natural gas rates, the easier it will be to make informed decisions about your energy usage or whether a natural gas contract with an energy retailer is right for you. The Ontario Energy Board sets natural gas...

Handbook for Utility Rate Applications (electricity and natural gas)

Rules, Codes, Guidelines
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October 13, 2016
The Rate Handbook provides guidance to utilities and stakeholders on applications to the OEB for approval of rates. It outlines the key principles and expectations the OEB will apply when reviewing rate applications. The Handbook is applicable to all rate regulated utilities, including electricity...

After you sign up

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On January 1, 2017, new rules came into effect regarding energy contracts (electricity and/or natural gas) and how energy retailers deal with residential and small business consumers. The rules include banning contracting with consumers at home. This information applies to contracts that are entered...

Before signing up

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On January 1, 2017, new rules came into effect regarding energy contracts (electricity and/or natural gas) and how energy retailers deal with residential and small business consumers. The rules include banning contracting with consumers while an energy retailer is at their home. The information on...

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