Industry

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.