The OEB has published its report to the Minister on System Expansion for Housing Developments. Prepared in response to the November 2023 Letter of Direction, the report presents the OEB’s recommendations to support the government’s goal of building at least 1.5 million new homes and supporting infrastructure. We are grateful to our stakeholders for their participation as we developed our advice, and look forward to working with them to implement this important work.
In response to the November 2023 Letter of Direction, the OEB has submitted its report providing recommendations in regard to the request that we review electricity infrastructure unit costs and potential models for cost recovery, including consideration of current policy for connection and revenue horizons in relation to housing developments.
We are grateful to the sector for their participation as we developed our recommendations, and welcome feedback and next steps from the Minister of Energy and Electrification.
On April 3, 2024, OEB staff held a virtual stakeholder meeting to discuss existing rules for connection and revenue horizons, exploring various cost recovery models and associated considerations. This consultation attracted a large number of stakeholders, fostering engaging discussions, especially among the developer community and consumer group representatives regarding electricity infrastructure costs in relation to new subdivision developments.
OEB staff sincerely appreciates the open and engaging conversations, which are vital for progress in the energy transition.
If you were unable to attend or wish to provide further feedback, stakeholders can submit written comments by May 1st. Find instructions for submitting written comments here.
The OEB will engage stakeholders to inform its policy review of the electricity distribution system expansion for housing development, with specific focus on the connection and revenue horizons. This review is being undertaken in response to the Minister of Energy’s November 2023 Letter of Direction.
The OEB invites stakeholders to a virtual meeting on April 3, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Stakeholders who want to participate in the meeting are asked to email notice of their intention to registrar@oeb.ca by March 25, 2024.
Please refer to the OEB's letter for more details on this engagement.