The OEB is releasing draft revisions proposed for Phase Two of the Benefit Cost Analysis Framework for Addressing Electricity System Needs (BCA Framework). The BCA Framework supports electricity distributors in assessing the economic feasibility of non-wires solutions to meet distribution system needs. These revisions aim to further enable cost-effective and innovative approaches that can help support Ontario’s economic growth. Registered participants are invited to submit written feedback on the draft revisions by March 6, 2026.

The OEB has refreshed its System Reliability Dashboard with updated visualizations to improve clarity on reliability trends.

The OEB has issued a letter regarding the implementation of Item #2 of its 10-point Action Plan. This initiative introduces a $20,000 intervenor budget cap for cost of service applications from distributors with fewer than 30,000 customers, subject to the OEB’s discretion. The cap encourages intervenors to plan and manage their activities within a defined budget. This change supports more efficient, predictable participation and will be communicated to intervenors in Procedural Order No. 1 for applicable cases.