On October 13, 2016, the OEB issued the Handbook for Utility Rate Applications to provide guidance to utilities and stakeholders on applications to the OEB for approval of rates. The Rate Handbook outlines the key principles and expectations the OEB will apply when reviewing rate applications under the OEB’s renewed regulatory framework, Report of the Board: A Renewed Regulatory Framework for Electricity (the RRFE Report). Three alternative rate-setting methods are available to electricity distributors: Price Cap Incentive Rate-setting (Price Cap IR); Custom Incentive Rate-setting (Custom IR); and Annual Incentive Rate-setting Index (Annual IR Index).
On December 1, 2022, the OEB issued a letter identifying a preliminary list of electricity distributors (the Rebasing List) that are scheduled to file a cost of service application in respect of their 2024 rates assuming they opt for the Price Cap IR method. This letter also sets out the deadlines by which notice must be given to the OEB in respect of various other matters relating to the setting of 2024 rates, and by which cost of service applications for 2024 rates are expected to be filed. The following table summarizes these deadlines.
| Action | OEB Deadline |
|---|---|
| Notification from any distributor on the 2024 Rebasing List that will be selecting either the Custom IR, or Annual IR Index method (therefore will not be filing a Price Cap IR rate application) for 2024 rates | January 27, 2023 |
| Notification from any distributor that is currently on Annual IR Index but that plans to file a cost of service rate application under the Price Cap IR method or a Custom IR application for 2024 rates | January 27, 2023 |
| Notification from any distributor that is not included on the 2024 Rebasing List but that plans to file a cost of service application for 2024 rates under the Price Cap IR method (early rebasing) | January 27, 2023 |
| Notification from any distributor on the 2024 Rebasing List that plans to submit a request to defer rebasing | January 27, 2023 |
| Notification from any distributor that plans to file a cost a service application for 2024 rates and that wishes to convert its rate year from May 1 to January 1 | January 27, 2023 |
| Deadline for cost of service applications for January 1, 2024 rates including those distributors that wish to convert from May 1 rates to January 1 rates | April 28, 2023 |
| Deadline for cost of service applications for May 1, 2024 rates and for Custom IR annual update applications | August 31, 2023 |
The following table identifies all 58 rate regulated electricity distributors in Ontario. The table contains links to select documents of a distributor’s rate application. These documents include:
- Key correspondence regarding the status of an application, including the choice of rate-setting method for 2024 rates. For applications to be decided under Delegated Authority, case management letters are used to communicate case steps and dates rather than a letter of direction and procedural order.
- The Notice of Application issued by the OEB and to be published by the distributor, if applicable. The purpose of the Notice is to inform affected ratepayers and other stakeholders of the application, its nature and the impact on affected customers.
- The Decision issued by the OEB when it has made determinations on the application and the subsequent Rate Order and Tariff of Rates and Charges that reflects the Decision.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
This table provides a list of select documents related to each application. To view all publicly available documents for the application, click the case number associated with that particular distributor.
DEFINITIONS:
Cost of Service: Distributors rebasing under the Price Cap Incentive Rate-setting method
Price Cap IR: Distributors not rebasing under the Price Cap Incentive Rate-setting method
Custom IR: Distributors filing under the Custom Incentive Rate-setting method
Annual IR: Distributors filing under the Annual Incentive Rate-setting Index method
Case Management Letter: Pursuant to powers granted in Section 6 of the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998, an employee of the OEB (Delegated Authority) may make a decision on the application without holding a hearing. Certain mechanistic Price Cap IR and Annual IR applications are adjudicated by a Delegated Authority. For these applications, there are normally no formal hearings and thus, no publication requirements of a formal Notice of Application. The process and timelines associated with the assessment of the applications by OEB staff are communicated to distributors by way of Case Management letters.
NoA: Notice of Application
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Distributor | Process | Letters | App. Received | NoA | Decision / Rate Order | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alectra Utilities Corporation EB-2023-0004 | Incremental Capital Module | 2023/07/21 | NoA | Decision and Order (Feb 13-24)
(Feb 29-24) | 2024/02/13 | |
| Alectra Utilities Corporation EB-2023-0241 | Price Cap IR | OEB Case Management Letter (Aug 31-23) | 2023/08/17 | Decision and Rate Order (Dec 14-23) | 2023/12/14 | |
| Algoma Power Inc. EB-2023-0005 | Price Cap IR | OEB Case Management Letter (Aug 31-23) | 2023/08/17 | Decision and Order (Dec 7-23) | 2023/12/07 | |
| Atikokan Hydro Inc. EB-2023-0006 | Price Cap IR | Letter re: COS deferral (Dec 2-22)
OEB response re: COS deferral (Jan 24-23) | Decision and Rate Order (Mar 21-24) | 2024/03/21 | ||
| Attawapiskat Power Corporation | ||||||
| Bluewater Power Distribution Corporation EB-2023-0007 | Price Cap IR | OEB Case Management Letter (Dec 18-23) | 2023/11/22 | Decision and Rate Order (Mar 21-24) | 2024/03/21 | |
| Burlington Hydro Inc. EB-2023-0008 | Price Cap IR | OEB Case Management Letter (Aug 31-23) | 2023/08/17 | Decision and Rate Order (Dec 14-23) | 2023/12/14 | |
| Canadian Niagara Power Inc. EB-2023-0009 | Price Cap IR | OEB Case Management Letter (Aug 31-23) | 2023/08/17 | NoA | Interim Rate Order (Dec 7-23)
Decision and Order (Dec 12-23)
Final Rate Order (Jan 25-24) | 2024/01/25 |
| Centre Wellington Hydro Ltd. EB-2023-0010 | Price Cap IR | OEB Case Management Letter (Aug 31-23) | 2023/08/17 | Decision and Rate Order (Dec 14-23) | 2023/12/14 | |
| Chapleau Public Utilities Corporation EB-2023-0011 | Price Cap IR | Letter re: COS deferral (Jan 31-23)
OEB response re: COS deferral (Mar 15-23) | 2023/10/11 | NoA | Decision and Rate Order (Mar 21-24) | 2024/03/21 |
| Cooperative Hydro Embrun Inc. EB-2023-0012 | Price Cap IR | OEB Case Management Letter (Sep 1-23) | 2023/08/18 | Decision and Rate Order (Dec 14-23) | 2023/12/14 | |
| E.L.K. Energy Inc. EB-2023-0013 | Price Cap IR | 2023/10/11 | NoA | Decision and Rate Order (Mar 21-24) | 2024/03/21 | |
| Elexicon Energy Inc. EB-2023-0014 | Price Cap IR | OEB Case Management Letter (Aug 30-23) | 2023/08/16 | NoA | Decision and Rate Order (Dec 14-23)
| 2024/05/09 |
| Enova Power Corp. EB-2023-0015 | Price Cap IR | OEB Case Management Letter (Sep 1-23) | 2023/08/18 | Decision and Rate Order (Dec 14-23) | 2023/12/14 | |
| Entegrus Powerlines Inc. EB-2023-0016 | Price Cap IR | OEB Case Management Letter (Aug 31-23) | 2023/08/17 | Decision and Rate Order (Dec 14-23) | 2023/12/14 | |
| ENWIN Utilities Ltd. EB-2023-0017 | Price Cap IR | OEB Case Management Letter (Aug 31-23) | 2023/08/17 | Decision and Rate Order (Dec 14-23) | 2023/12/14 | |
| EPCOR Electricity Distribution Ontario Inc. EB-2023-0018 | Price Cap IR | OEB Case Management Letter (Oct 25-23) | 2023/10/11 | Decision and Rate Order (Mar 21-24) | 2024/03/21 | |
| ERTH Power Corporation EB-2023-0019 | Price Cap IR/Annual IR | Letter re: delay in filing (Oct 30-23)
OEB Case Management Letter (Nov 14-23) | 2023/11/03 | NoA | Decision and Rate Order (Apr 18-24)
| 2024/04/30 |
| Essex Powerlines Corporation EB-2023-0020 | Price Cap IR | Letter re: COS deferral (Nov 22-22)
OEB response re: COS deferral (Jan 24-23)
Letter re: delay in filing (Oct 6-23)
OEB response re: delay in filing (Oct 11-23)
OEB Case Management Letter (Nov 8-23) | 2023/10/24 | Decision and Rate Order (Mar 21-24) | 2024/03/21 | |
| Festival Hydro Inc. EB-2023-0021 | Annual IR | OEB Case Management Letter (Aug 31-23) | 2023/08/17 | Decision and Rate Order (Dec 14-23) | 2023/12/14 | |
| Fort Albany Power Corporation | ||||||
| Fort Frances Power Corporation EB-2023-0022 | Annual IR | OEB Case Management Letter (Oct 25-23) | 2023/10/11 | Decision and Rate Order (Mar 21-24) | 2024/03/21 | |
| GrandBridge Energy Inc. (formerly Brantford Power Inc. and Energy+ Inc.) EB-2023-0023 | Price Cap IR | OEB Case Management Letter (Aug 31-23) | 2023/08/17 | NoA | Decision and Order (Dec 12-23) | 2023/12/12 |
| Greater Sudbury Hydro Inc. EB-2023-0024 | Price Cap IR | 2023/10/11 | NoA | Decision and Rate Order (Mar 21-24) | 2024/03/21 | |
| Grimsby Power Incorporated EB-2023-0025 | Price Cap IR | OEB Case Management Letter (Aug 31-23) | 2023/08/17 | Decision and Rate Order (Dec 14-23) | 2023/12/14 | |
| Halton Hills Hydro Inc. EB-2023-0026 | Price Cap IR | Letter re: delay in filing (Nov 2-23)
OEB response re: delay in filing (Nov 6-23)
OEB Case Management Letter (Nov 30-23) | 2023/11/13 | Decision and Rate Order (Mar 21-24) | 2024/03/21 | |
| Hearst Power Distribution Co. Ltd. EB-2023-0027 | Price Cap IR | OEB Case Management Letter (Dec 6-23) | 2023/11/21 | Decision and Rate Order (Mar 21-24) | 2024/03/21 | |
| Hydro 2000 Inc. EB-2023-0028 | Price Cap IR | OEB Case Management Letter (Dec 6-23) | 2023/11/22 | Decision and Rate Order (Mar 21-24) | 2024/03/21 | |
| Hydro Hawkesbury Inc. EB-2023-0029 | Cost of Service | Letter re: delay in filing (May 2-23)
OEB response re: delay in filing (May 3-23)
Letter re: COS deferral (Nov 23-23) | 2023/11/23 | |||
| Hydro One Networks Inc. EB-2023-0030 | Custom IR Annual Update | 2023/08/17 | NoA | Partial Decision and Rate Order (Dec 14-23)
Decision and Rate Order (Jun 13-24) | 2024/06/13 | |
| Hydro One Networks Inc. - Peterborough / Orillia EB-2023-0059 | Price Cap IR | OEB Case Management Letter (Aug 31-23) | 2023/08/17 | NoA | Partial Decision and Rate Order (Dec 19-23)
Decision and Rate Order (Jun 13-24) | 2024/06/13 |
| Hydro One Remote Communities Inc. EB-2023-0031 | Price Cap IR | OEB Case Management Letter (Nov 15-23) | 2023/11/01 | Decision and Rate Order (Mar 21-24) | 2024/03/21 | |
| Hydro Ottawa Limited EB-2023-0032 | Custom IR Annual Update | OEB Case Management Letter (Sep 8-23) | 2023/08/17 | Decision and Rate Order (Dec 14-23) | 2023/12/14 | |
| Innpower Corporation EB-2023-0033 | Cost of Service | Letter re: delay in filing (Apr 24-23)
OEB response re: delay in filing (May 3-23) | 2023/05/12 | NoA | Decision and Order (Nov 23-23)
Final Rate Order (Dec 14-23) | 2023/12/14 |
| Kashechewan Power Corporation | ||||||
| Kingston Hydro Corporation EB-2023-0034 | Price Cap IR | OEB Case Management Letter (Aug 31-23) | 2023/08/17 | Decision and Rate Order (Dec 14-23) | 2023/12/14 | |
| Lakefront Utilities Inc. EB-2023-0035 | Price Cap IR | OEB Case Management Letter (Aug 31-23) | 2023/08/17 | Decision and Rate Order (Dec 14-23) | 2023/12/14 | |
| Lakeland Power Distribution Ltd. EB-2023-0036 | Price Cap IR | Letter re: COS deferral (Jan 10-23)
OEB response re: COS deferral (Feb 28-23)
OEB Case Management Letter (Oct 24-23) | 2023/10/10 | Decision and Rate Order (Mar 21-24) | 2024/03/21 | |
| London Hydro Inc. EB-2023-0037 | Price Cap IR | 2023/10/11 | NoA | Decision and Order (Apr 23-24) | 2024/04/23 | |
| Milton Hydro Distribution Inc. EB-2023-0038 | Price Cap IR | OEB Case Management Letter (Aug 30-23) | 2023/08/16 | Decision and Rate Order (Dec 14-23) | 2023/12/14 | |
| Newmarket – Tay Power Distribution Ltd. EB-2023-0039 | Price Cap IR/Annual IR | 2023/11/22 | NoA | Interim Rate Order (Apr 19-24)
| 2024/05/23 | |
| Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc. EB-2023-0040 | Price Cap IR | OEB Case Management Letter (Aug 31-23) | 2023/08/17 | Decision and Rate Order (Dec 14-23) | 2023/12/14 | |
| Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro Inc. EB-2023-0041 | Cost of Service | 2023/04/27 | NoA | Decision and Order (Sep 21-23)
Final Rate Order (Nov 21-23) | 2023/11/21 | |
| North Bay Hydro Distribution Limited EB-2023-0042 | Price Cap IR | Letter re: delay in filing (Oct 31-23)
OEB Case Management Letter (Dec 5-23) | 2023/11/22 | Decision and Rate Order (Mar 21-24) | 2024/03/21 | |
| Northern Ontario Wires Inc. EB-2023-0043 | Price Cap IR | OEB Case Management Letter (Dec 6-23) | 2023/11/22 | Decision and Rate Order (Mar 21-24) | 2024/03/21 | |
| Oakville Hydro Electricity Distribution Inc. EB-2023-0044 | Annual IR | OEB Case Management Letter (Aug 31-23) | 2023/08/17 | Decision and Rate Order (Dec 14-23) | 2023/12/14 | |
| Orangeville Hydro Limited EB-2023-0045 | Cost of Service | Letter re: intent to file COS (Jan 25-23)
Letter re: delay in filing (Aug 18-23) | Decision and Rate Order (Apr 23-24) | 2024/04/23 | ||
| Oshawa PUC Networks Inc. EB-2023-0046 | Price Cap IR | OEB Case Management Letter (Aug 31-23) | 2023/08/17 | Decision and Rate Order (Dec 14-23) | 2023/12/14 | |
| Ottawa River Power Corporation EB-2023-0047 | Price Cap IR | 2023/11/06 | NoA | Decision and Rate Order (Apr 9-24) | 2024/04/24 | |
| PUC Distribution Inc. EB-2023-0048 | Price Cap IR | OEB Case Management Letter (Oct 25-23) | 2023/10/11 | Decision and Rate Order (Mar 21-24) | 2024/03/21 | |
| Renfrew Hydro Inc. EB-2023-0049 | Cost of Service | Letter re: delay in filing (Apr 26-23)
OEB response re: delay in filing (May 2-23) | 2023/06/06 | NoA | Decision and Order (Oct 31-23)
Final Rate Order (Dec 7-23) | 2023/12/07 |
| Rideau St. Lawrence Distribution Inc. EB-2023-0050 | Price Cap IR | Letter re: delay in filing (Oct 25-23)
OEB response re: delay in filing (Oct 26-23)
OEB Case Management Letter (Nov 29-23) | 2023/11/15 | Decision and Rate Order (Mar 21-24) | 2024/03/21 | |
| Sioux Lookout Hydro Inc. EB-2023-0051 | Price Cap IR | OEB Case Management Letter (Nov 30-23) | 2023/11/17 | Decision and Rate Order (Mar 21-24) | 2024/03/21 | |
| Synergy North Corporation EB-2023-0052 | Cost of Service | 2023/08/16 | NoA | Decision and Rate Order (Mar 28-24) | 2024/03/28 | |
| Tillsonburg Hydro Inc. EB-2023-0053 | Cost of Service | Decision and Rate Order (Nov 12-24) | 2024/11/12 | |||
| Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited EB-2023-0054 | Custom IR Annual Update | 2023/09/08 | Decision and Rate Order (Dec 14-23) | 2023/12/14 | ||
| Wasaga Distribution Inc. EB-2023-0055 | Cost of Service | Letter re: delay in filing (Aug 29-23)
OEB response re: delay in filing (Aug 31-23) | 2023/10/20 | NoA | Decision and Rate Order (Apr-30-24) | 2024/04/30 |
| Welland Hydro Electric System Corp. EB-2023-0056 | Price Cap IR | OEB Case Management Letter (Nov 29-23) | 2023/11/13 | Decision and Rate Order (Mar 21-24) | 2024/03/21 | |
| Wellington North Power Inc. EB-2023-0057 | Price Cap IR | OEB Case Management Letter (Sep 22-23) | 2023/09/07 | Decision and Rate Order (Mar 21-24) | 2024/03/21 | |
| Westario Power Inc. EB-2023-0058 | Cost of Service | Letter re: delay in filing (Apr 26-23)
OEB response re: delay in filing (May 3-23) | Decision and Rate Order (Apr-30-24) | 2024/04/30 |
ASSOCIATED DECISIONS
| Date | Issue/document |
|---|---|
| Jun 18- 24 | The OEB has issued a Decision and Order in the matter of Renewable Generation Connection Rate Protection Compensation Amounts effective June 1, 2024. |
| Jan 30-24 | The OEB has issued a Decision and Order in the matter of Renewable Generation Connection Rate Protection Compensation Amounts effective January 1, 2024. |
| Dec 7-23 | The OEB has issued a Decision and Order in the matter of regulatory charges effective January 1, 2024, for the Wholesale Market Services rate and the Rural or Remote Electricity Rate Protection charge. |
| Sep 26-23 | The OEB has issued its Decision and Order updating the retail service charges (EB-2023-0193) and its Decision and Order updating the distribution pole attachment charge (EB-2023-0194), effective January 1, 2024. |
| May 30-23 | The OEB has issued its Decision and Rate Order in the matter of Distribution Rate Protection(DRP) effective July 1, 2023. |
UPDATES
| Date | Issue/document |
|---|---|
| Nov 29-23 | The OEB has issued a letter re: Review of Fixed Monthly Charge for microFIT Generator Service Classification. |
| Oct 31-23 | The OEB has issued a letter which sets out the Cost of Capital Parameter Updates for cost-based rates applications that have an effective date commencing in 2024. |
| Sep 28-23 | The OEB has issued a letter which provides the calculations for 2024 preliminary Uniform Transmission Rates and facilitates their implementation in applicable 2024 electricity distributor rate applications. |
| Jun 29-23 | 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 2024. The OEB is issuing this earlier than in prior years to improve regulatory efficiency. |
| Jun 23-23 | The OEB has posted updated versions of various models to be used for 2024 Rate Applications.
Applicable to both Cost of Service and Incentive Rate-setting Mechanism (IRM):
Incentive Rate-setting Mechanism (IRM) Models:
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| Jun 21-23 | The OEB has posted the presentation for the Updates to Chapter 3 Filing Requirements and Accounting Webinar held on June 21, 2023. |
| Jun 19-23 | The OEB has posted materials from the June 19, 2023, Orientation session for Electricity Distributors rebasing rates in 2024 and 2025. |
| Jun 16-23 | The OEB has posted an updated version of the LRAMVA workform and supporting instructions, applicable to both Cost of Service and Incentive Rate-setting Mechanism (IRM) Rate Applications:
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| Jun 15-23 | The OEB has posted an updated version of Chapter 3 of the Filing Requirements for 2024 Rate Applications. |
| Jun 6-23 | The OEB has issued the tranche assignments which outline the filing dates for 2024 IRM applications. |
| Mar 10-23 | The OEB has issued Data Models for Cost of Service Filing Requirements for 2024 Rates.
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| Dec 15-22 | The OEB has posted updated Filing Requirements for 2024 Rate Applications. |
| Dec 1-22 | The OEB has issued a letter that sets out a preliminary schedule of cost of service filers for the 2024 to 2027 rate years and establishes important filing and notification deadlines.
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