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The OEB has issued a letter regarding the implementation of two initiatives identified in its 10-point Action Plan, part of its September 2024 Report Back to the Minister on Intervenors and Regulatory Efficiency.

The OEB has issued a Staff Report as the next step in the consultation to review and update its Incremental Capital Module (ICM) policy. Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback by May 22, 2025.

The OEB has issued a Notice of Proposal to amend the Distribution System Code. These proposed amendments are intended to establish a Capacity Allocation Model (CAM) to support a fair allocation of capacity and costs associated with system expansions to accommodate multiple residential subdivisions...

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 posted Price Comparison template s for Electricity Contracts and Net Metering valid from May 1, 2025 to October 31, 2025.

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 holiday timeout period will be from December 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026. During this period, the OEB will generally avoid issuing decisions and documents that require immediate action from recipients except in instances where it could impact the implementation of January 1st rates or time...

The OEB has launched a consultation to review the use of total cost benchmarking to assess the overall cost performance of rate-regulated electricity distributors. This consultation is aimed at renewing the 2013 benchmarking methodology which is expected to incent distributors towards better...

The OEB has launched a consultation to engage stakeholders in assessing how the Renewed Regulatory Framework for Electricity (RRFE) structure for multi-year planning and rates affects utility spending patterns and the capitalization of assets. This analysis aims to enhance the OEB’s regulatory...

The OEB is excited to introduce OEB iSearch ™, an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) powered search tool that provides faster, smarter, and more efficient access to over 360,000 regulatory documents. With enhanced search capabilities through advanced filters, AI-driven results, and adaptive...

The OEB has posted an updated Retail Transmission Service Rates (RTSR) Guideline and RTSR Workform to the Electricity Distribution Rates webpage. These updates implement the Electric Vehicle Charging Rate. In addition, distributors are now encouraged to update the allocation of wholesale...

The OEB has issued a final Notice of Amendments to the Transmission System Code which comes into force today. The amendments are intended to facilitate the connection of energy storage to a transmitter’s system and will improve the effectiveness of connection processes, procedures, and requirements...

The OEB has released its final report on the design of the Electric Vehicle Charging Rate.

The OEB has issued a Decision and Order which sets the cost of capital parameters for 2025 cost-based rate applications and updates the methodology for future mechanistic updates. Other matters addressed include the 2025 Quarter 2 prescribed accounting interest rates applicable to the carrying...

The OEB has posted Price Comparison templates for Natural Gas Contracts for EPCOR valid from April 1 - June 30, 2025.

The OEB has approved changes to the prices EPCOR will charge its customers for natural gas effective April 1, 2025.

The OEB has issued the final Notice of Amendments to the Retail Settlement Code (RSC) and the Standard Supply Service Code (SSSC) that are intended to facilitate the implementation of the Market Renewal Program (MRP) and will come into force on the date the MRP goes live. The Notice also provides...

The OEB has updated its performance standards for Mergers, Acquisitions, Amalgamations and Divestitures (MAADs) applications filed on or after April 1, 2025. These changes are intended to provide greater certainty about application processing timelines, and to measure the OEB’s performance with the...