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Bill assistance programs

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Support programs are available for customers who need assistance with their bill payments. You need to meet certain criteria to qualify for these programs: Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) This program provides ongoing support through a monthly credit applied directly on qualified...

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...
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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...

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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...

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...

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...
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

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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
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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...

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...
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Rules for natural gas utilities

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There are specific rules governing customer service that rate-regulated natural gas utilities must follow. Kitchener Utilities and Utilities Kingston, which are not rate-regulated by the Ontario Energy Board, have separate customer service policies. Here are a few examples of the rules we have made...
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We're here to help

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As the independent regulator of the energy sector, the OEB handles complaints and inquiries about the energy companies that we regulate. These include the utilities that provide you with electricity or natural gas, the companies that provide metering and billing services in multi-unit buildings...

Nearing the end of an energy contract: How renewals and extensions work

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

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