System Expansion For Housing Developments Consultation

The Province of Ontario has goals to build 1.5 million new homes, improve transportation infrastructure, and attract new jobs, especially in critical industries like minerals, electric vehicles, and battery manufacturing. To support these goals, it's crucial for the OEB to ensure the timely and cost-effective development of Ontario's electrical infrastructure. In response to the Minister of Energy’s Letter of Direction (November 2023), the OEB will undertake a review of distribution system expansion connection and revenue horizons to facilitate growth without burdening ratepayers.

The OEB has initiated a stakeholder consultation to explore different cost recovery approaches. These discussions aim to ensure that infrastructure development aligns with Ontario's growth objectives while remaining financially viable for ratepayers.

Here, you will find the latest developments related to the project. Regular updates will be provided to ensure transparency and engagement throughout the stakeholder consultation process.

The Province of Ontario has goals to build 1.5 million new homes, improve transportation infrastructure, and attract new jobs, especially in critical industries like minerals, electric vehicles, and battery manufacturing. To support these goals, it's crucial for the OEB to ensure the timely and cost-effective development of Ontario's electrical infrastructure. In response to the Minister of Energy’s Letter of Direction (November 2023), the OEB will undertake a review of distribution system expansion connection and revenue horizons to facilitate growth without burdening ratepayers.

The OEB has initiated a stakeholder consultation to explore different cost recovery approaches. These discussions aim to ensure that infrastructure development aligns with Ontario's growth objectives while remaining financially viable for ratepayers.

Here, you will find the latest developments related to the project. Regular updates will be provided to ensure transparency and engagement throughout the stakeholder consultation process.

  • The OEB held a Stakeholder Consultation Meeting

    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.

  • Consultation Launched

    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.

Page last updated: 12 Apr 2024, 04:53 PM