Framework for Energy Innovation: Distributed Resources and Utility Incentives

Case number

EB-2021-0118

Launched

March 23, 2021

Sector

Electricity

Status

Archived

Details

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

Reports

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

Issued

January 30, 2023

Updates

Date	Issue / Document
May 10, 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
April 14, 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
March 23, 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

May 10, 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

April 14, 2021

Stakeholder comments on near-term priority workstreams

March 23, 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
November 24, 2021	Meeting #9 Agenda Presentation: ICF - Examples of DER Use Cases Presentation: ICF - NWA Examples Presentation: LEI – Utility Incentives
November 10, 2021	Meeting #8 Agenda Presentation: NWA Benefits-Cost Analysis Practices Meeting Notes
October 13, 2021	Meeting #7 Agenda Meeting Notes
October 1, 2021	Meeting #6 Agenda Meeting Notes
September 15, 2021	Meeting #5 Agenda Distribution Needs Cases Use Case Template Meeting Notes
August 24, 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
July 29, 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
July 9, 2021	Meeting #2 Agenda Presentations: Electricity Grid Gas Grid Natural Gas Distribution System 101 Behind the Meter Technologies EVs DER Connections Review Meeting Notes
June 16, 2021	Meeting #1 Presentation OEB/IESO DER Placemat Meeting Notes
May 10, 2021	The OEB has issued a Terms of Reference for the Framework for Energy Innovation Working Group. Terms of Reference
April 14, 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

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

Date

Issue / Document

June 18, 2021

The OEB has issued a Decision and Order on Cost Awards

Decision and Order on Cost Awards

May 10, 2021

The OEB has issued a Decision on Cost Eligibility.

Decision on Cost Eligibility

April 22, 2021

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