Reliability and Power Quality Review (RPQR)

The OEB established a new RPQR Transmission Subgroup to review the policy framework related to the current customer-specific reliability standards – called “customer delivery point performance standards” – that apply to electricity transmitters. The review includes the scope of those standards. The RPQR Transmission Subgroup held its first meeting today.

The Ontario Energy Board is making improvements to the Reporting and Record-keeping Requirements for electricity distributors as part of its ongoing Reliability and Power Quality Review consultation.

The OEB is making improvements to its Reporting and Record-keeping Requirements (RRR) for electricity distributors as part of its Reliability and Power Quality Review.

The OEB has issued a letter confirming the membership and scope of work for the newly established Reliability and Power Quality Review Working Group (RPQR WG).

The OEB has issued a letter setting out the OEB’s plan for the Reliability and Power Quality Review, after considering customer and other stakeholder feedback. A working group will be established to provide input on technical issues and challenges. Stakeholders interested in participating in the working group are invited to write to the OEB by April 15, 2022.

Non-residential customer survey result summary

Residential and business customer survey result summary

The OEB has posted written comments received by stakeholders:

• Alectra Utilities
• Anwaatin Inc.
• Association of Major Power Consumers in Ontario
• Building Owners and Managers Association of the Greater Toronto Area
• Burlington Hydro Inc.
• Canadian Electricity Association
• Canadian Renewable Energy Association
• Electrical Safety Authority
• Electricity Distributors Association
• Elexicon Energy Inc.
• Energy Probe
• Energy Storage Canada
• ENWIN Utilities Ltd.
• Halton Hills Hydro Inc.
• Hydro One Networks Inc.
• Hydro Ottawa Ltd.
• InnPower Corporation
• NRStor Inc.
• Oakville Hydro Electricity Distribution Inc.
• School Energy Coalition
• Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited
• Vulnerable Energy Consumers Coalition

The OEB is extending the date for stakeholder written comments on the Reliability and Power Quality Review (RPQR) initiative identified in the OEB’s November 30, 2021, letter to January 14, 2022.

The OEB is launching a comprehensive review of reliability and power quality in the Ontario electricity sector. The Reliability and Power Quality Review (RPQR) is aligned with the OEB’s Strategic Plan goals to protect the public and drive energy sector performance.

The purpose of this letter is to provide an overview of the RPQR and ask for input from customers, electricity distributors and transmitters, as well as other interested stakeholders on the issues that should be addressed as part of the Review and the approach that should be taken to address those issues.