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The OEB has released final updates to the Non‑Wires Solutions Guidelines, including a new appendix providing guidance on Stream 2 local electricity demand‑side management programs. Distributors may now use the final guidelines to develop Stream 2 proposals and file funding requests with the OEB, including as part of annual rate adjustment applications beginning with 2027 rates.
The OEB has posted Price Comparison templates for Natural Gas Contracts for Kitchener Utilities valid from July 1, 2026.
The OEB has amended the Distribution System Code (DSC), requiring licensed electricity distributors to share information, upon request, about distributed energy resources that are connected to their distribution systems with the Independent Electricity System Operator. The amendments, which are responsive to the Minister of Energy and Mines’ Integrated Energy Planning Directive, come into force on August 1, 2026.
The OEB has posted Price Comparison templates for Natural Gas Contracts for Enbridge and EPCOR valid from July 1 - September 30, 2026.
The OEB has approved changes to the prices Enbridge and EPCOR will charge its customers for natural gas effective July 1, 2026.
The OEB has posted the updated electricity supply mix data information for 2025. As per Ontario Regulation 416/99 made under the OEB Act, and the OEB’s Directive, this information is required to be disclosed to Ontario consumers.
The OEB has released an updated variance settlement factor that is to be used by electricity distributors to calculate a one-time credit or charge for consumers who choose to stop purchasing electricity through the Regulated Price Plan. This factor is called the "Final RPP Variance Settlement Factor" and is updated on the OEB website monthly.
The Ontario Energy Board is pleased to welcome Pamela Schott to our Board of Directors. Mrs. Schott joins our existing Board members in strengthening trust within the sector through strong leadership and governance.
The OEB has issued a letter on the inflation factors to be used to set rates for certain electricity transmitters and electricity and natural gas distributors for 2027.
The OEB has published the 2026 Quarter 3 prescribed accounting interest rates applicable to the carrying charges of deferral, variance and construction work in progress (CWIP) accounts of natural gas utilities, electricity distributors and other rate-regulated entities.