Advancing Performance-based Rate Regulation

The OEB has released a Discussion Paper presenting draft performance incentive mechanisms for electricity distributors as part of its consultation to advance its performance-based approach to rate regulation. The OEB is hosting a stakeholder meeting on June 3, 2025, to seek feedback on the paper.

• Letter to Stakeholders
• Discussion Paper - Performance Incentive Mechanisms

The OEB has received the following stakeholder comments on how the OEB can advance its performance-based approach to rate regulation:

• Association of Major Power Consumers in Ontario
• Consumers Council of Canada
• Coalition of Large Distributors
• Electricity Distributors Association
• Energy Probe
• Environmental Defence
• HLPCA
• Hydro One Networks
• Industrial Gas Users Association
• Low-Income Energy Network
• Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro
• Pollution Probe
• S&C Electric Canada
• School Energy Coalition

The OEB has extended the deadline for written comments to January 8, 2025.

Letter to Stakeholders

The OEB is sharing materials in support of its upcoming stakeholder meeting to advance its performance-based approach to rate regulation. The materials include a review of utility remuneration in other jurisdictions and a presentation for the November 19, 2024, meeting.

• Report Back to The Minister: Utility Remuneration
• Jurisdictional Review of Utility Remuneration Models
• Stakeholder Meeting Presentation

The OEB invites interested parties to a stakeholder meeting on November 19, 2024, to discuss the approach the OEB can take to advance its performance-based approach to rate-setting.

Stakeholder Invitation Letter