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The OEB has posted its adjudicative reporting dashboard to provide stakeholders with the final report for Fiscal 2025-2026, with a discussion of its adjudicative performance.
The OEB is pleased to announce the appointment of Prabhat Juneja to the role of Chief Corporate Services Officer, effective April 20, 2026. His appointment strengthens the OEB as we continue to protect the interests of consumers and support the delivery of affordable, secure, reliable and clean energy that enables economic growth across the province.
The OEB reminds consumers that the Winter Disconnection Ban ends April 30. There are steps customers can take to avoid disconnection for non-payment and rules that utilities must follow. Bill payment support programs are also available for eligible customers and be aware of heightened scam activity at this time.
The OEB has posted Price Comparison templates for Electricity Contracts and Net Metering valid from May 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026.
The OEB has updated the Forecast of Major Applications to its case schedule section to show proceedings expected to be decided by a Panel of Commissioners through March 31, 2027. The forecast covers certain major applications only, provides estimated filing dates and timelines, and is updated quarterly as a rolling 12-month schedule. View the forecast and current schedules:
The OEB is pleased to announce the appointment of Nancy Marconi to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective April 1, 2026. Ms. Marconi joined the OEB in 2016, was named Registrar in 2022 and Acting COO in 2025. She is passionate about the OEB's work to support the delivery of affordable, secure, reliable and clean energy that enables economic growth in Ontario.
The OEB has posted Price Comparison templates for Natural Gas Contracts for Kitchener Utilities valid from April 1, 2026.
The OEB is seeking stakeholder comments on draft updates to the Non‑Wires Solutions Guidelines, including a new appendix providing guidance on Stream 2 local electricity demand‑side management programs. Comments on the proposed amendments are due by April 21, 2026.
The OEB has released a new information sheet that explains how active adjudication supports more efficient and cost‑effective regulatory proceedings.
On October 15, 2025, the Chief Commissioner of the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) issued a letter indicating the OEB’s intention to commence a generic proceeding to conduct a limited review of the Model Franchise Agreement. The OEB is now initiating this proceeding on its own motion pursuant to section 19 of the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998.