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As part of the findings of the Natural Gas Forum report, the Board reviewed the gas utilitiy guidelines for the rate hearing process.

The OEB developed the terms and conditions for a standard offer program for small generators embedded in the distribution system that use clean or renewable resources.

The Board identified a need to review and clarify certain provisions in the Distribution System Code related to expansions, alternative bids, and enhancements. Chapter 3 of the Code, entitled Connections and Expansions, was established to encourage uniformity of approach across electricity distributors.

Phase 1 - OEB cost allocation principles and methodologies

Consultation to discuss a proposed framework that will develop service quality measures, standards and reporting mechanisms for natural gas utilities

A review of Hydro One Network Inc.'s filings on the Customer Equipment Compliance Process and Customer Delivery Point Performance Standards.

Monthly updates for the RPP Variance Settlement Amount.

The conclusions of the NGF report were implemented over several years through public processes that include stakeholder participation.

This review examines the implications of additional gas-fired electricity generation on the natural gas infrastructure, service offerings, and on coordination between natural gas and electricity system operators.

The 2006 Electricity Distribution Rate Handbook served as a guideline to aid electricity distributors in preparing applications for 2006 distribution rates.

The Board directed the utilities serving York Region to identify the optimal transmission and/or distribution infrastructure investment to serve York Region.

Information on CDM plans and applications from utilities.

This initiative examined the principles, methodologies, filing requirements and model design in respect of new cost allocation studies for electricity distributors.

2004 revisions to the Transmission System Code.

The Gas Distribution Access Rule (GDAR) relates to the conduct of gas distributors towards gas vendors, including gas marketers; and to the access to distribution services provided by distributors. Information on the GDAR EBT Standards Working Group.

A cost assessment study was undertaken to ensure a complete, fair and transparent review of all alternative cost assessment models and recommend a new model that would address the impact of both recent legislative changes on the OEB and changes in the current mix of energy market participants.

The Board formed the RPP Working Group to study the options, identify implementation issues, and make recommendations to Board staff.

Information relating to Third Tranche CDM activities, including CDM Plans, Decisions, Annual Reports, and LRAM and SSM applications.

On August 23, 2004, the Board launched a consultation process to develop a new regulated price plan for eligible electricity consumers.

The OEB provides the regulatory framework for the smart metering initiative.

The proposed smart meter implementation plan suggested the mandatory technical requirements for smart meters and the support systems distributors would require.

The Board issued its Report and 2006 Electricity Distribution Handbook on May 11, 2005.