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The OEB has posted Price Comparison templates for Electricity Contracts and Net Metering valid from May 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024.

To better support the efficient integration of EVs in Ontario, the OEB is proposing a new delivery rate for eligible public EV charging stations. The OEB invites stakeholders to a meeting next month to discuss the proposal.

The OEB has posted Price Comparison templates for Natural Gas Contracts for Utilities Kingston valid from May 1 - July 31 2024.

The OEB reminds consumers that the Winter Disconnection Ban ends May 1. There are steps customers can take to avoid disconnection for non-payment and rules that utilities must follow. As well, bill payment support programs were recently enhanced making more Ontarians eligible.

The OEB has issued a letter initiating a review of the connections related sections of the Transmission System Code (TSC). The purpose of this review is to enhance the effectiveness of connection processes, procedures, and requirements. The letter outlines issues identified to date and seeks stakeholders’ input for consideration.

The OEB has posted Price Comparison templates for Natural Gas Contracts for Kitchener Utilities valid from May 1, 2024.

The OEB has posted its adjudicative reporting dashboard to provide stakeholders with the final report for Fiscal 2023-2024, with a discussion of its adjudicative performance.

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 issued a letter stating that it will not update the filing requirements for 2025 electricity distribution rates. The letter also announces details of a new pilot for intervenors that participate in cost of service applications from utilities with less than 30,000 customers.

The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) is pleased to publish our 2024-2027 Business Plan, which sets out how the OEB will provide value to the people of Ontario through consumer protection and customer choice, regulatory policy leadership, innovation, and adjudicative excellence.