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The OEB has issued a Notice of Amendments to the Transmission System Code (TSC) and the Distribution System Code (DSC) to ensure the most cost effective investments are made to replace major transmission voltage assets when they reach end-of-life (EOL) and need to be replaced, as part of the regional planning process.

The OEB has issued a letter that extends the compliance date to January 1, 2024, for distributors to offer net metered customers on the Regulated Price Plan (RPP) the choice between Tiered, Time-of-Use (TOU), and the new Ultra-low Overnight (ULO) pricing option.

The OEB has issued a letter responding to Hydro One’s proposed fixed percentage approach to cost allocation in relation to designated broadband projects.

The OEB has launched a consultation to engage stakeholders to review and update the OEB’s Handbook to Electricity Distributor and Transmitter Consolidations (MAADs Handbook), and associated Filing Requirements for Consolidation Applications.

The OEB has posted Price Comparison templates for Natural Gas Contracts for Utilities Kingston valid from August 1, 2023.

The OEB has issued a letter which introduces a new streamlined licence renewal application form for all electricity transmitters whose licenses will be expiring in 2023 and beyond. This new form will require transmitters to confirm information that is necessary for the licensing process, and only updates information where necessary.

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 OEB has posted amendments to Rule 32 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure to provide greater clarity and transparency regarding the OEB’s approach to determining the format of hearings. The OEB has also posted a document on its website that sets out information for anyone attending an in-person adjudicative event.

The OEB has accepted an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance from Ellwood Energy Storage LP, an electricity storage provider. The Assurance responds to non-compliance related to operation in the electricity market without a storage licence.

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.