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Whats new - 2025-09-05

News
Posted on
September 5, 2025
The OEB has updated its Open Data files with 2024 Reporting and Record-keeping Requirement ( RRR) data, including updates to the newer electricity transmitter data that was added last year. Data integrity and consistency have been improved across all categories, covering both 2024 and earlier years...

OEB Announces New Board Chair

News
Posted on
September 5, 2025
The Government of Ontario, on the recommendation of the Honourable Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Mines, has appointed Geoff Owen as Chair of the OEB’s Board of Directors, effective July 31, 2025. Mr. Owen has served on the Board since 2021, including as Vice Chair since 2024 and Acting Chair...

Whats new - 2025-09-05

News
Posted on
September 5, 2025
The Government of Ontario, on the recommendation of the Honourable Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Mines, has appointed Geoff Owen as Chair of the OEB’s Board of Directors. Mr. Owen joined the Board in 2021 and served as Vice Chair since 2024 and Acting Chair since April 2025. Mr. Owen assumes...

EB-2025-0093 - Decision

Major Decisions
Date Issued
Sector
Electricity

On September 4, 2025, the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) issued its Decision and Order on Hydro One Networks Inc.’s (Hydro One) application for authority to expropriate permanent corridor easements on five parcels of land to construct a 64-kilometer 230 kV transmission line in southwestern Ontario (St. Clair Transmission Project).

EB-2025-0130 - Decision

Major Decisions
Date Issued
Sector
Electricity

On September 4, 2025, the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) issued its Decision and Order on Hydro One Networks Inc.’s (Hydro One) application for authority to expropriate permanent corridor easements on nine parcels of land. These easements are required for the construction of a new 230 kV transmission line in northwestern Ontario, as part of Phase 2 of the Waasigan Project.

Whats new - 2025-08-29

News
Posted on
August 29, 2025
The OEB is initiating a review of regional and bulk electricity system planning processes that are more efficient, flexible and responsive to better match the demand needs of Ontario. To support this review, an Advisory Group is being established to explore opportunities to enhance the planning...

Whats new - 2025-08-28

News
Posted on
August 28, 2025
The OEB has released its Innovation Sandbox Annual Report, reflecting major developments from last year, including progress on the Innovation Sandbox Challenge, updates to the Innovation Handbook and further insights gleaned from the OEB’s Joint Targeted Call with the Independent Electricity System...

Whats new - 2025-08-28

News
Posted on
August 28, 2025
The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) is pleased to publish our 2025-2028 Business Plan, which sets out how the OEB will enable affordable, secure, reliable and clean energy for the people and businesses of Ontario.

Whats new - 2025-08-27

News
Posted on
August 27, 2025
The Market Surveillance Panel has submitted to the OEB a report explaining how it will continue to monitor Ontario’s wholesale electricity markets following the implementation of the Market Renewal Program.

Whats new - 2025-08-25

News
Posted on
August 25, 2025
The OEB has posted materials for those interested in applying to its Innovation Sandbox Challenge: Empowering Indigenous Innovation and Leadership. The window for submissions runs from Sept. 2, 2025, until Oct .17, 2025.

Whats new - 2025-08-20

News
Posted on
August 20, 2025
The OEB has issued version 3.0 of the Ontario Cyber Security Standard which requires licensed electricity distributors and transmitters to report cyber security incidents to the Independent Electricity System Operator starting September 22, 2025.

Whats new - 2025-08-20

News
Posted on
August 20, 2025
The OEB has posted Price Comparison templates for Natural Gas Contracts for Kitchener Utilities valid from July 1, 2025.

Whats new - 2025-08-18

News
Posted on
August 18, 2025
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...

Whats new - 2025-08-18

News
Posted on
August 18, 2025
The OEB has posted the electricity distributors' 2025 stretch factor assignments for the 2026 Incentive Rate Mechanism (IRM) rate-setting process. The benchmarking details and assignments are published in the Pacific Economics Group (PEG) "Empirical Research in Support of Incentive Rate-Setting...

Whats new - 2025-08-14

News
Posted on
August 14, 2025
The OEB has issued a Final Notice of Amendment to the Distribution System Code to clarify that the 40-year revenue horizon applies only to residential customers by removing clause (b)iii from Appendix B. This amendment comes into force immediately.

Whats new - 2025-08-13

News
Posted on
August 13, 2025
The OEB will hold a webinar on Aug. 28, 2025, to provide more information about its Innovation Sandbox Challenge: Empowering Indigenous Innovation and Leadership.

EB-2024-0303 - Decision

Major Decisions
Date Issued
Sector
Natural Gas

The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) issued its Decision and Order granting Enbridge Gas Inc.’s (Enbridge) application for an exemption, under section 95(2) of the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998, from the requirement to obtain leave to construct for a natural gas pipeline (the Project). 

DERs and the Energy Transition

News
Posted on
August 6, 2025
The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) and Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) commissioned a joint study to further understand how compensation mechanisms for DERs can work together to enable better design and alignment moving forward. The study, Assessment of Ontario’s DER Compensation...

Whats new - 2025-08-06

News
Posted on
August 6, 2025
The OEB and IESO have released a joint study to further understand how compensation mechanisms for distributed energy resources can work together to enable better design and alignment moving forward. An engagement session will be held on Aug. 22, 2025, to discuss the study further.

Whats new - 2025-07-31

News
Posted on
July 31, 2025
The OEB is launching a comprehensive review of electricity transmitter processes and requirements for connecting load customers in response to the Minister of Energy and Mines’ Integrated Energy Plan Directive. This review will assess the reasonableness of current timelines, identify opportunities...

Whats new - 2025-07-31

News
Posted on
July 31, 2025
The OEB has released the final drafts of the Vulnerability Assessment and System Hardening (VASH) Report and Toolkit for stakeholder feedback. These resources help distributors assess system vulnerabilities to extreme weather and evaluate hardening options. Comments are due by August 29, 2025...

Whats new - 2025-07-31

News
Posted on
July 31, 2025
The OEB has announced the membership of the newly established Distribution Customer Connections Working Group. The accompanying letter also addresses matters related to cost award eligibility.

Whats new - 2025-07-28

News
Posted on
July 28, 2025
The OEB is amending its Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements for electricity distributors as part of its Reliability and Power Quality Review initiative. These changes aim to provide greater insight into distributor performance during severe weather events and improve visibility into customer...

Whats new - 2025-07-25

News
Posted on
July 25, 2025
The OEB has posted Price Comparison templates for Natural Gas Contracts for Utilities Kingston valid from August 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025.

Whats new - 2025-07-23

News
Posted on
July 23, 2025
The OEB has launched a consultation on the regulatory treatment of electricity demand-side management (eDSM) programs delivered by electricity distributors that provide both local and system-wide benefits. This consultation draws on a new framework proposal from the IESO-LDC DSM Regulatory Working...

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