Framework for Energy Innovation: Distributed Resources and Utility Incentives

Case number

EB-2021-0118

Lancement

23 mars 2021

Secteur

Electricity

Status

Archived

Détails

Note: As of January 5, 2022, materials related to the FEI consultation are now located on the OEB's digital engagement platform, Engage with Us. Visit the FEI project page on Engage with Us.

(Formerly Utility Remuneration (EB-2018-0287) and Responding to Distributed Energy Resources (EB-2018-0288)

This consultation aims to facilitate the deployment and adoption of innovative and cost-effective solutions, including distributed resources, in ways that enhance value for energy consumers. It also aims to increase regulatory clarity in the treatment of innovative technologies and approaches.

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Working Group

Rapports

Framework for Energy Innovation: Setting a Path Forward for DER Integration

Issued

30 janvier 2023

Updates

Mises à jour

Date	Issue / Document
10 mai 2021	The OEB has issued a letter confirming priority workstreams to be undertaken in the near term for the Framework for Energy Innovation: Distributed Resources and Utility Incentives (FEI) and the membership of the FEI Working Group. Letter
14 avril 2021	Stakeholder comments on near-term priority workstreams Advanced Energy Management Alliance Alectra Utilities Corporation Association of Major Power Consumers in Ontario and Industrial Gas Users Association Coalition of Large Distributors Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Electricity Distributors Association Independent Electricity System Operator Ontario Chamber of Commerce Pollution Probe Power Workers’ Union Versorium Energy
23 mars 2021	The OEB has issued a letter setting out proposed priority workstreams to be undertaken in the near term and the approach to work in the Sector Evolution consultations: Utility Remuneration (EB-2018-0287) and Responding to Distributed Energy Resources (EB-2018-0288). The letter also announces the renaming of these consultations to Framework for Energy Innovation: Distributed Resources and Utility Incentives (EB-2021-0118). Letter

Date

Issue / Document

10 mai 2021

The OEB has issued a letter confirming priority workstreams to be undertaken in the near term for the Framework for Energy Innovation: Distributed Resources and Utility Incentives (FEI) and the membership of the FEI Working Group.

Letter

14 avril 2021

Stakeholder comments on near-term priority workstreams

23 mars 2021

The OEB has issued a letter setting out proposed priority workstreams to be undertaken in the near term and the approach to work in the Sector Evolution consultations: Utility Remuneration (EB-2018-0287) and Responding to Distributed Energy Resources (EB-2018-0288). The letter also announces the renaming of these consultations to Framework for Energy Innovation: Distributed Resources and Utility Incentives (EB-2021-0118).

Letter

Working Group

Date	Issue / Document
24 novembre 2021	Meeting #9 Agenda Presentation: ICF - Examples of DER Use Cases Presentation: ICF - NWA Examples Presentation: LEI – Utility Incentives
10 novembre 2021	Meeting #8 Agenda Presentation: NWA Benefits-Cost Analysis Practices Meeting Notes
13 octobre 2021	Meeting #7 Agenda Meeting Notes
1 octobre 2021	Meeting #6 Agenda Meeting Notes
15 septembre 2021	Meeting #5 Agenda Distribution Needs Cases Use Case Template Meeting Notes
24 août 2021	Meeting #4 Agenda Presentations: OEB Staff FEIWG Work Scope Clarification Criteria for Selecting Use Cases – For Discussion Capacity Service DER Use Case Vehicle-to-Building Grid Integration Use Case ICF DER Use Cases EV Demand Response Use Case Meeting Notes
29 juillet 2021	Meeting #3 Agenda Presentations: York Region NWA Demonstration Review of Con Ed NWA Program DER Storage Cases in Ontario Remote Community Systems Vehicle-to-Building and Grid Value of DERs as NWAs Regional Planning Process Review Update Wholesale Market Interfaces DER Integration within Distribution System Meeting Notes
9 juillet 2021	Meeting #2 Agenda Presentations: Electricity Grid Gas Grid Natural Gas Distribution System 101 Behind the Meter Technologies EVs DER Connections Review Meeting Notes
16 juin 2021	Meeting #1 Presentation OEB/IESO DER Placemat Meeting Notes
10 mai 2021	The OEB has issued a Terms of Reference for the Framework for Energy Innovation Working Group. Terms of Reference
14 avril 2021	Nominations received for the FEI Working Group Alectra Association of Municipalities AMPCO and IGUA Anwaatin CME CanREA City of Ottawa ChargePoint CCC Demand Power Group EDA Electric Vehicle Society Elexicon Enel Energy Probe Entegrus Environmental Defence ENWIN EPCOR Energy Storage Canada Essex Powerlines Google Nest, Stem Energy, Nature Fresh Heliene Hydro One Change to Working Group Member Nomination (May 13, 2021) Hydro Ottawa IESO London Hydro Oakville Hydro OCC OPG Peak Power Pollution Probe Powerconsumer PWU SEC Toronto Hydro Versorium Energy WSP Canada

Cost Award Matters

Questions relatives à l'allocation des frais

Date	Issue / Document
18 juin 2021	The OEB has issued a Decision and Order on Cost Awards Decision and Order on Cost Awards
10 mai 2021	The OEB has issued a Decision on Cost Eligibility. Decision on Cost Eligibility
22 avril 2021	The OEB has posted a letter re: Cost Awards Process. Letter Cost Claim Form

Date

Issue / Document

18 juin 2021

The OEB has issued a Decision and Order on Cost Awards

Decision and Order on Cost Awards

10 mai 2021

The OEB has issued a Decision on Cost Eligibility.

Decision on Cost Eligibility

22 avril 2021

The OEB has posted a letter re: Cost Awards Process.