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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.

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 released its report to the Minister of Energy and Mines entitled Streamlining Ontario’s Electricity Connection Framework. Prepared in response to the Minister’s Integrated Energy Plan Directive, the Report reviews customer connection procedures across Ontario’s electricity distribution...

The OEB’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Julia McNally to the role of full-time Commissioner effective Monday, May 25, 2026. Ms. McNally joins a panel of highly qualified and dedicated Commissioners committed to adjudicative excellence in service of Ontario’s energy...

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...

The OEB has issued a letter which provides direction to rate-regulated entities regarding the reaccelerated investment incentive for capital cost allowance, recently enacted by the federal government.

The Market Surveillance Panel has submitted to the OEB its closing State of the Market Report for the legacy markets.

The OEB has published an update to the Open Data compiled for the calendar year 2024. Based on stakeholder feedback, this update to a subset of Open Data collected through the Reporting and Record‑keeping Requirements (RRR), reflects corrections and enhancements made since the initial 2025 release...

The OEB reminds consumers that the Winter Disconnection Ban ends April 30. There are steps customers can take to avoid disconnection for non-payment and rules that utilities must follow. Bill payment support programs are also available for eligible customers and be aware of heightened scam activity...

The OEB has posted Price Comparison templates for Electricity Contracts and Net Metering valid from May 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026.

The OEB has updated the Forecast of Major Applications to its case schedule section to show proceedings expected to be decided by a Panel of Commissioners through March 31, 2027. The forecast covers certain major applications only, provides estimated filing dates and timelines, and is updated...

The OEB is pleased to announce the appointment of Nancy Marconi to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective April 1, 2026. Ms. Marconi joined the OEB in 2016, was named Registrar in 2022 and Acting COO in 2025. She is passionate about the OEB's work to support the delivery of affordable...

The OEB has posted Price Comparison templates for Natural Gas Contracts for Kitchener Utilities valid from April 1, 2026.

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...

The OEB has approved changes to the prices Enbridge and EPCOR will charge its customers for natural gas effective April 1, 2026.

The OEB has issued the 2027 versions of the DVA Continuity Schedule, Commodity Accounts Analysis Workform, and PILs Workform for use in 2027 Cost of Service applications. Distributors filing for the 2027 rate year must use these updated workforms and instructions when preparing their applications.

The OEB has updated the Electricity Reporting and Record Keeping Requirements (RRR) for certain electricity licensees and enhanced the Filing Portal to streamline reporting. The updates introduce new reporting requirements and improve portal functionality to reduce manual reporting effort. Unless...

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...

The OEB has published the 2026 Quarter 2 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.

Following the January 29, 2026 launch of the Centralized Capacity Information Map (CCIM), the OEB has issued a letter outlining the schedule for the first quarterly data refresh. To ensure the CCIM remains a reliable tool for customers and developers, all licensed distributors are required to...

The OEB has issued a letter summarizing the outcomes of its initial pilot on intervenor categorization and required collaboration (Item #3 of the OEB’s 10‑Point Action Plan). Feedback from participating parties indicates that coordinated participation can reduce duplicative interrogatories and...

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...