Natural Gas Conservation Evaluation Advisory Committee (EAC)

The EAC provides input on the OEB's evaluation of natural gas energy efficiency and conservation programs.

One of the OEB’s objectives is to promote energy conservation and energy efficiency in accordance with the policies of the Government of Ontario. Consistent with this objective, the OEB develops policies related to energy efficiency and energy conservation, considers utility requests for conservation programs, conducts research studies, and evaluates conservation program results to ensure they are accurate.

To support the OEB’s evaluation of natural gas conservation programs it established an Evaluation Advisory Committee (EAC) in 2015. As part of the OEB's Decision and Order on Enbridge Gas's 2023-2025 natural gas conservation plan, the OEB confirmed that the EAC would continue as a standalone sub-committee of the broader Stakeholder Advisory Group. The EAC provides input and advice related to the various evaluation related projects undertaken by the OEB and Enbridge Gas. These include evaluation plans, impact evaluations, process evaluations, model verification studies, net-to-gross evaluations, measure life review, and technical resource manual updates. The EAC collaborates to help the OEB and its Evaluation Contractor produce the most accurate final, verified program results possible.

The EAC is chaired by OEB staff and includes representatives from Enbridge Gas, non-utility stakeholders, independent experts, staff from the Independent System Electricity Operator (IESO), and observers from the Ministry of Energy.