Today, a survey has been posted to gather insights from distributors, electric vehicle charging service providers and other interested stakeholders regarding the potential benefits and mechanisms for providing publicly available capacity information about the distribution system, in alignment with the Letter of Direction we received from the Minister of Energy.
Please click here to participate in the survey.
We encourage you to complete the survey by April 5, 2024. Please ensure only one survey is completed by your organization. All individual responses will be kept confidential. Aggregated data by industry sector will be provided to the DER Connections Review Working Group and may be included in any future reporting on this initiative.
The OEB has received the following comments on the proposed amendments to the Distribution System Code to enable electricity distributors to offer flexible hosting capacity arrangements and to entirely eliminate the capacity allocation deposit requirements and references on January 29, 2024:
The OEB has issued the final Notice of Amendments to the Distribution System Code regarding the connection of non-residential electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The amendments establish the requirement for licensed electricity distributors to follow a standardized and streamlined process (the EVCCP) for connecting non-residential EV charging infrastructure that requires modifications or additions to the distributor's distribution system. These amendments will come into force on May 27, 2024.
The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) has issued a Notice of Proposal to amend the Distribution System Code. The amendment is intended to enable electricity distributors to offer flexible hosting capacity arrangements. We invite stakeholders to provide feedback to the proposal by February 13, 2024.
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Notice of Proposal to Amend the DSC
- Appendix A - Proposed Amendments to the DSC - Comparison Version To The Current Code (included within Notice)
- Appendix B - Proposed Amendments to the DSC - Clean Version (included within Notice)
- Appendix C - Cost Awards (included in Notice)
The OEB has received the following comments on the proposed amendments to the Distribution System Code to facilitate the connection of non-residential electric vehicle charging infrastructure to a distributor's distribution system on January 19, 2024:
The OEB has issued a Notice of Proposal to Amend the Distribution System Code regarding the connection of non-residential electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. These proposed amendments are intended to create a standardized and streamlined process for connecting charging facilities that require modifications or additions to the distributor's distribution system, such as the connection of public charging facilities that service multiple EVs and fleet charging stations designed for commercial use. We invite stakeholders to provide feedback to the proposal by January 19, 2024.
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Notice of Proposal to Amend the Distribution System Code
- Appendix A - Proposed Code Amendments (included in Notice)
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Appendix B - Electric Vehicle Charging Connection Procedure (EVCCP)
- EVCCP Appendix 1 - (included in EVCCP)
- EVCCP Appendix 2 - (included in EVCCP)
- EVCCP Appendix 3 - EVPCIR/EVPCR Template Forms
- EVCCP Appendix 4 - (included in EVCCP)
- Appendix C - Cost Awards (included in Notice)
The OEB has issued a letter summarizing recent guidance and resources to help electricity distributors in planning their systems for the efficient integration of electric vehicles (EVs). The letter also informs the sector of an expansion of scope to the Distributed Energy Resources Connections Review consultation to review matters relating to system readiness for EV charger connections.
The OEB has issued a Bulletin providing guidance to distributors regarding residential customer connections to support electric vehicle adoption and electrification. The Bulletin also reminds distributors of their obligations under the Distribution System Code (DSC) in relation to residential subdivision connections and service upgrades.
The OEB is making changes to Appendix C of the DERCP as part of its ongoing DER Connections Review initiative. These changes will come into effect on September 18, 2023. The new information in the Appendix C will offer customers, who consider applying to connect a DER to a distribution system (i.e., applicants), valuable insights into potential connection complexities and risks related to available capacity, project costs and timelines. This additional information will enable customers to make more informed decisions before proceeding with formal connection requests.
For further details, see the OEB letter along with the new template forms and examples below.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Distribution System Code, DERCP or the new forms, please contact IndustryRelations@oeb.ca.
DER Connections Subgroup Members List (June 2023) (89.5 KB) (pdf)
February 28, 2023: Meeting #1
