Reliability and Power Quality Review (RPQR)
The OEB is reviewing electricity sector reliability and power quality performance framework.
The OEB has launched a review of reliability and power quality in Ontario’s electricity sector. This Review is aligned with the OEB's Strategic Plan goals to protect the public and drive energy sector performance. The OEB has not reviewed its approach to electricity distributor reliability performance since the launch of the Electricity Distribution System Reliability Standards initiative in 2010. For transmitter reliability, the OEB last reviewed the framework for customer delivery point performance standards in 2008. Given changes in the sector and customer expectations it is timely to undertake this comprehensive review of the overall reliability performance framework.
The OEB is reviewing electricity sector reliability and power quality performance framework.
The OEB has launched a review of reliability and power quality in Ontario’s electricity sector. This Review is aligned with the OEB's Strategic Plan goals to protect the public and drive energy sector performance. The OEB has not reviewed its approach to electricity distributor reliability performance since the launch of the Electricity Distribution System Reliability Standards initiative in 2010. For transmitter reliability, the OEB last reviewed the framework for customer delivery point performance standards in 2008. Given changes in the sector and customer expectations it is timely to undertake this comprehensive review of the overall reliability performance framework.
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The OEB Announces Launch and Provides Overview of the Reliability and Power Quality Review
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.
Consultation Timeline
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Project Launch
Reliability and Power Quality Review (RPQR) has finished this stageNovember 30, 2021
The OEB determines a review of the reliability and quality of Ontario’s electrical supply to customers is needed. A letter is sent to industry stakeholders seeking feedback on issues and priorities.
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Stakeholder and Customer Input
Reliability and Power Quality Review (RPQR) has finished this stageSummary: The OEB collects comments from industry stakeholders on potential issues that focus on improving utility accountability, customer-specific reliability, monitoring utility performance and supporting effective utility planning.
As well, to learn what our customers think, the OEB carries out surveys with residential and non-residential customers.
Status: Stakeholder comments and customer survey results are posted.
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Plan for RPQR
Reliability and Power Quality Review (RPQR) has finished this stageThe OEB sets out the plan for the RPQR, after considering customer and other stakeholder feedback.
Status: Letter issued on March 31, 2022.
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Formation of Working Group
Reliability and Power Quality Review (RPQR) is currently at this stageOEB staff is proceeding with the formation of a RPQR working group, which will provide input on technical issues and challenges.
Consultation Documents
Link to Working Group Site
This site facilitates Working Group (WG) activities and can be accessed here by WG members only.
RPQR Working Group Members List
RPQR Working Group Meetings
- Meeting #19 (March 21, 2024)
- Meeting #18 (February 14, 2024)
- Meeting #17 (January 15, 2024)
- Meeting #16 (December 8, 2023)
- Meeting #15 (October 25, 2023)
- Meeting #14 (September 14, 2023)
- Meeting #13 (August 1, 2023)
- Meeting #12 (June 27, 2023)
- Meeting #11 (May 15, 2023)
- Meeting #10 (April 11, 2023)
- Meeting #9 (March 7, 2023)
- Meeting #8 (February 7, 2023)
- Meeting #7 (January 12,2023)
- Meeting #6 (December 9, 2022)
- Meeting #5 (November 14, 2022)
- Meeting #4 (October 28, 2022)
- Meeting #3 (October 12, 2022)
- Meeting #2 (September 8, 2022)
- Meeting #1 (August 3, 2022)
RPQR Transmission Subgroup Meetings
Consultation Case Detail
Important Links
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