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The OEB initiated a consultation on distributor gas supply planning. The consultation focused on gas supply and transportation planning strategies and the risk/cost trade-offs considered in the plans.

Consultation regarding proposed amendments to the OEB’s codes, rules and other regulatory instruments applicable to electricity retailers and natural gas marketers.

Consultation on rate design for commercial and industrial electricity customers.

Consultation on rate-regulated utility pensions and other post-employment benefits (OPEBs).

Phase II of the Intervenor Framework consultation.

The March 2014 directive to the OEB from the Minister of Energy (the DSM/CDM Directive) requires that an achievable potential study for natural gas efficiency in Ontario should be conducted every three years.

The implementation of the OESP, a program to provide ongoing, and on-bill, rate assistance for low-income electricity consumers in Ontario.

Amendments to the DSC to establish criteria to facilitate the elimination of the remaining load transfer arrangements between electricity distributors.

The Minister of Energy asked the OEB to examine opportunities to facilitate enhanced access to natural gas for rural and remote communities and businesses.

Consultation to consider whether all electricity distributors should have their licences amended to allow market rates to be charged for wireless attachments, under the same conditions as THESL.

Consultative process to examine recent developments in the North American natural gas market to better understand any potential implications for Ontario’s natural gas sector.

The Regional Planning Standing Committee (RPSC) was established to assume custodial accountability for the Regional Planning Process.

Initiative to establish specific performance targets related to distribution system reliability.

The OEB provided recommendations on a program design that would offer ongoing, and on-bill, rate assistance to low-income electricity consumers.

Review of distributors' billing frequency, the use of estimated billing, and billing accuracy.

Consultation to consider revised approaches to the funding of capital investments by utilities.

Consultation to develop a new DSM Framework to be used by natural gas distributors in developing their next DSM plans for 2015 to 2020.

The Minister of Energy asked the OEB to undertake a review of Part II of the ECPA.

Initiative to review policies relating to Service Area Amendments, and Rate-Making after Consolidation.

Amendments to the DSC to require distributors to include certain minimum requirements in their Conditions of Service in relation to unmetered load customers.

Amendments to the DSC to require a distributor to install a MIST meter on any installation that is forecast to have a monthly average peak demand during a calendar year of over 50 kW.

The OEB assessed the potential benefits and impacts of the proposed Energy East Pipeline from an Ontario perspective.

The Board reviewed the framework governing the participation of intervenors in applications, policy consultations and other proceedings before the Board.

Revisions to the RPP Manual to change the manner in which the variance settlement amount that consumers pay, or receive, when they exit the Regulated Price Plan is calculated.

The Advisory Committee provided the OEB with ongoing assistance on emerging smart grid issues as the OEB facilitated the development and implementation of smart grid in Ontario.