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The OEB has issued the final Notice of Amendments to the Distribution System Code regarding the connection of distributed energy resources (DERs) to local electricity distribution systems. The amendments are intended to provide further clarity and consistency in the process for connecting a DER...

The OEB is making changes to the Reporting and Record-keeping Requirements (RRR) for electricity distributors as part of its ongoing Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Connections Review initiative. These RRR amendments will provide insight into the progress of Ontario’s energy transition.

The OEB has released a draft report, Resilience in the Electricity Distribution Sector and Related Policy Questions, prepared by London Economics International (LEI), in support of its upcoming March 20, 2023 meeting with stakeholders regarding Distribution Sector Resilience, Responsiveness & Cost...

The OEB is making improvements to the Reporting and Record-keeping Requirements for electricity distributors as part of its ongoing Reliability and Power Quality Review consultation.

The OEB has issued a letter confirming the membership of two advisory groups. The new Natural Gas Demand Side Management Stakeholder Advisory Group will provide input on the OEB’s natural gas conservation potential study and the makeup of Enbridge Gas’s next DSM plan application. The updated...

The OEB has issued a letter to electricity retailers that includes information on Reporting and Record Keeping Requirements (RRR) related to the monitoring of third-party net metering. The letter also provides an update on the RRR process and requirements for electricity retailers.

The OEB has accepted an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance from Dyno Nobel Nitrogen Inc., an electricity wholesaler. The Assurance responds to non-compliance related to operation in the electricity market without a wholesaler licence.

Through 2023, the OEB will provide ongoing flexibility in relation to eligibility criteria for the Low-income Energy Assistance Program – Emergency Financial Assistance (LEAP EFA).

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 accepted an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance from Kingston Hydro Corporation, an electricity distributor. The Assurance responds to non-compliance with its rate orders related to overcharging customers as a result of a billing system error.

With the introduction of the Ultra-Low Overnight (ULO) price plan starting May 1, 2023, the OEB has developed new graphics to illustrate the ULO, Time-of-Use and Tiered price plans. The OEB has launched a survey to gather feedback on the proposed new designs to help ensure residential and small...

The OEB has issued a letter regarding enhancing cyber security readiness in the electricity sector.

The OEB has accepted an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance from Enova Power Corp. regarding non-compliance with the requirements of the Electricity Act, 1998 related to the settlement of commodity costs. This reflects the OEB’s commitment to protecting consumers by ensuring that commodity and global...

The OEB has issued a letter providing information on updates to the template for quarterly reporting of Green Button implementation by electricity and natural gas distributors.

The OEB has released its consultant’s report on the results of its Electric Vehicle (EV) survey. The report provides insight from survey respondents related to system readiness, delivery costs and connections, and will support ongoing work related to the EV Integration initiative.

The OEB has accepted an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance from XOOM Energy ONT, ULC, a licensed electricity retailer and gas marketer, following an inspection into the company’s compliance with certain regulatory requirements for energy retailing.

The OEB has accepted an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance from North Bay Hydro Distribution Limited, an electricity distributor. The Assurance responds to non-compliance with its rate orders related to overcharging customers as a result of a billing system error.

The OEB has accepted an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance from Alectra Utilities Corporation, an electricity distributor. The Assurance responds to non-compliance with its rate orders related to overcharging customers as a result of a billing system error.

The OEB has released Framework for Energy Innovation: Setting a Path Forward for DER Integration.