The OEB has announced the membership of the newly established Capacity Allocation Model Advisory Group (CAMAG) and the process for ensuring stakeholders can stay aware of its work.
The OEB is initiating a consultation to develop a capacity allocation model (CAM) to address issues related to system expansions for connecting housing developments. This initiative builds on the recommendations set out in the OEB’s report to the Minister of Energy and Electrification, which were endorsed by the Minister. A technical advisory group is being established by OEB staff to assist in developing the CAM and rules for its implementation. Stakeholders interested in participating in the advisory group should send a letter to the OEB by December 2, 2024.
Please refer to the OEB's letter for more details on this consultation.
UPDATE: The OEB has extended the deadline to December 5, 2024.
The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) has issued a Notice of Proposal to amend the Distribution System Code (DSC). These proposed amendments are intended to facilitate the connection of housing developments by extending the connection horizon to a maximum of 15 years for qualifying housing developments and extending the revenue horizon to 40 years for all residential customers. The OEB invites stakeholders to provide feedback on the proposal by December 9, 2024.
The OEB has issued a bulletin providing staff’s’ guidance and expectations for licensed electricity distributors in meeting their regulatory obligations to ensure timely customer connections. By adhering to these expectations, distributors can reduce delays and uncertainties, ultimately benefiting the broader community by ensuring reliable and timely access to electricity services. The expectations set out in this Bulletin will be taken into consideration by OEB staff in any compliance review or inspection regarding new load connections.
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.
On October 21, the Chair of the OEB’s Board of Directors received a letter from the Minister of Energy and Electrification endorsing the OEB's recommendations in this report.
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.
Letter of Direction (November 2023)
Connection and Revenue Horizons Extensions
