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The OEB has posted its adjudicative reporting dashboard to provide stakeholders with the final report for Fiscal 2025-2026, with a discussion of its adjudicative performance.

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 posted Price Comparison templates for Natural Gas Contracts for Enbridge and EPCOR valid from April 1 - June 30, 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’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of James Sidlofsky to the role of full-time Commissioner effective March 1, 2026. Mr. Sidlofsky joins an existing complement of highly qualified and dedicated Commissioners who work to achieve adjudicative excellence.

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...

The OEB has selected five projects to receive just over $1.2 million as part of its Innovation Sandbox Challenge: Empowering Indigenous Innovation and Leadership.

The OEB is releasing draft revisions proposed for Phase Two of the Benefit Cost Analysis Framework for Addressing Electricity System Needs (BCA Framework). The BCA Framework supports electricity distributors in assessing the economic feasibility of non-wires solutions to meet distribution system...

The OEB has refreshed its System Reliability Dashboard with updated visualizations to improve clarity on reliability trends.

The OEB has issued a letter regarding the implementation of Item #2 of its 10-point Action Plan. This initiative introduces a $20,000 intervenor budget cap for cost of service applications from distributors with fewer than 30,000 customers, subject to the OEB’s discretion. The cap encourages...