Dynamic Pricing Pilot for Non-RPP Class B Electricity Consumers

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.

In collaboration with the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), the OEB has issued final application forms and accompanying guidance for the Non-RPP Class B Pilot Program.

Final Application Form

Final Application Guidelines

Budget Spreadsheet

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.

• Draft Application Form
• Draft Application Guidelines
• Budget Spreadsheet

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.

• OEB Non-RPP Class B Pilot Program - Statement of Interest

The OEB has received the following stakeholder comments on the plan to design and implement dynamic pricing pilots for non-RPP Class B consumers.

• Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters
• City of Ottawa
• Direct Energy
• Electricity Distributors Association
• Elexicon Energy
• Hydro One Networks Inc.
• Hydro Ottawa
• Ontario Association of Physical Plant Administrators
• Quinte Manufacturers Association
• Retail Council of Canada

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.

• Letter from Minister of Energy

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.

• Stakeholder Invitation Letter
• Stakeholder Meeting Presentation