The OEB has done extensive work studying dynamic price plans for non-RPP Class B electricity consumers. Building on its 2019 staff paper and related consultations, OEB staff developed a consultation-focused and research-based approach to identifying alternative optional price plans for these consumers.
Following an analysis of Advanced Metering Infrastructure data as well as input from associations representing non-RPP Class B consumers, the OEB has identified two alternative opt-in price plans for this consumer group. The OEB invites stakeholders to a meeting in September to discuss the proposed optional price plans.
The application process for the Class B Pilot Program began on October 6, 2022, and the deadline for submitting a final application was May 5, 2023. No draft nor final applications were received by the deadline. The OEB remains committed to exploring dynamic electricity pricing for Non-RPP Class B consumers. We are developing new options for assessing alternatives to the commodity pricing structure and expect to provide an update shortly.
The OEB has taken a major step forward in piloting dynamic electricity prices for Class B consumers which include mid-size commercial and light industrial consumers, not on the Regulated Price Plan (RPP). As part of a collaborative effort with the Independent Electricity System Operator, the OEB has issued draft application forms and accompanying guidance for the Non-RPP Class B Pilot Program.
The OEB has issued a Statement of Interest (SOI) form for the Non-Regulated Price Plan (RPP) Class B Pilot Program. The purpose of this SOI form is to provide the OEB with a preliminary understanding of who is interested in acting as a pilot proponent and the type of dynamic pricing models that proponents are thinking of testing. If you are interested in implementing a Non-RPP Class B Pilot, please send a completed SOI form to ClassB.pilot@oeb.ca by November 30, 2022.
The OEB has received the following stakeholder comments on the plan to design and implement dynamic pricing pilots for non-RPP Class B consumers.
On July 29, 2022, the Minister of Energy sent a letter to the OEB expressing support for the plan to work with the Independent Electricity System Operator to design and implement the pilots.
The OEB has issued a letter inviting interested parties to a stakeholder meeting on July 28, 2022, to discuss the development of a dynamic pricing pilot program for Class B consumers that are not eligible for the Regulated Price Plan.
