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The OEB is launching the Next Generation Rate Framework consultation, an integrated approach to work related to utility remuneration. This work aims to ensure continuous improvement in the OEB’s performance-based approach to utility remuneration so that the rate-setting framework continues to drive...

The OEB has posted Price Comparison templates for Natural Gas Contracts for Enbridge and EPCOR valid from January 1 - March 31, 2026.

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

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

The OEB has issued a letter that sets out a preliminary schedule of cost of service filers for the 2027 to 2030 rate years and establishes important filing and notification deadlines.

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 Staff Discussion Paper on Gas-Electric Co-ordination Information Sharing, inviting feedback on the design of a gas-electric information sharing framework. The paper also outlines the OEB’s plans to establish a co-ordination forum to discuss the framework’s design as part of...

The OEB has issued a letter to rate-regulated natural gas distributors outlining proposed amendments to the filing requirements for certain natural gas applications. These changes aim to align regulatory processes with the objectives of Ontario's Integrated Energy Plan, released in June 2025...

The OEB has released updated Filing Requirements for 2027 electricity distribution rate applications (Chapters 1, 2, and 5), and transmission leave-to-construct (LTC) applications (Chapter 4), as well as an updated transmission LTC leave-to-construct issues list. The electricity distribution rates...

The OEB has issued a letter providing an update on the implementation of three key initiatives identified in its 10-Point Action Plan – Item #1 (Limiting the scope and number of intervenors in priority facility projects), Item #4 (Exploring options to minimize duplication in interrogatories) and...

The OEB has published the 2026 Quarter 1 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 is launching a consultation to set a framework to facilitate the sharing of natural gas and electricity planning information to support energy planning processes. This work will strengthen energy planning, making it more responsive to economic growth and supportive of affordability.

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 issued a letter on implementing Item #9 of its 10-point Action Plan. This initiative aims to deliver ongoing savings and efficiencies while reducing regulatory burden for small utilities, as described in the September 2024 Report Back to the Minister on Intervenors and Regulatory...

The OEB has issued a letter setting out changes to improve the Transmission Framework for Reliability and Power Quality. Supporting economic development through more reliable transmission services for industrial customers, these changes introduce new Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements and...

The OEB is issuing final amendments to the Distribution System Code to establish a margin on payments incentive mechanism for distributors to use third-party DERs to meet a distribution system need. These amendments, effective today, support Ontario’s economic growth by capitalizing on the value of...

The OEB has issued a letter that sets out the process for nominations for Term #3 of the OEB's Adjudicative Modernization Committee.

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 amendments to its Rules of Practice and Procedure (Rules) to address the use of artificial intelligence in preparing filings by parties for adjudicative proceedings. The OEB has also used this occasion to make three further amendments to the Rules relating to the following...

The OEB is hosting a meeting to engage stakeholders on the Reporting and Record-keeping Requirements (RRR) for Ontario’s licensed electricity distributors. This meeting provides the OEB an opportunity to share information on upcoming changes to the RRR and gather feedback on future updates to ensure...

The OEB has released updated Filing Requirements (Chapters 1 and 2), along with a new guidance document that introduces an optional Custom IR framework for transmitters with a declining rate base. These updates aim to enhance regulatory clarity, reduce administrative burden, and better reflect...

The OEB has posted Price Comparison templates for Natural Gas Contracts for Utilities Kingston valid from November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026.

The OEB issued a Notice of proposed amendments to the Distribution System Code. These changes help lower barriers to distributed energy resource (DER) connections, reduce costs, and improve timelines, fairness, and consistency in connection processes in support of goals articulated in the Ontario’s...

The OEB is undertaking a comprehensive review of distributed energy resource (DER) valuation, in response to the Minister of Energy and Mines’ Integrated Energy Plan Directive. The review aims to assess current DER compensation and delivery rates, as well as recommend changes or provide an update on...