OEB and Ministry of Energy Work on Ultra-Low Overnight Electricity Rate By David Stevens Feb 15, 2022 On February 9, 2022, the Minister of Energy posted a Regulatory Proposal seeking input on creatin... On February 9, 2022, the Minister of Energy posted a Regulatory Proposal seeking input on creating an optional enhanced time-of-use electricity rate. The OEB is directed to report back to the Minister by April 1, 2022, and comments on the Regulatory Proposal can be provided until March 29, 2022.

Ontario to Establish a Voluntary Clean Energy Credit Market By David Stevens Feb 10, 2022 The Ontario Minister of Energy has asked the Independent Electricity System Operator to take step... The Ontario Minister of Energy has asked the Independent Electricity System Operator to take steps toward creating a voluntary clean energy credit market for Ontario. The plan would see voluntary clean energy certificates created for each one megawatt-hour of “clean electricity” generated in Onta...

The Ministry of Energy Proposes Accelerated Treatment for New Projects to Support Critical Transmission Infrastructure in Southwestern Ontario By Hansen Wong Feb 07, 2022 On January 20, 2022, the Environmental Registry of Ontario published a proposal by the Ministry o... On January 20, 2022, the Environmental Registry of Ontario published a proposal by the Ministry of Energy to support critical transmission infrastructure in Southwestern Ontario. The proposal would prioritize several transmission line projects in Southwestern Ontario in order to meet the rapid pa...

OEB Proposes Changes to the Distribution System Code to Facilitate Connection of Distributed Energy Resources By Ron W. Clark and Annie (Zi An) Xie Aug 17, 2021 On August 5, 2021, the Ontario Energy Board (“OEB”) issued a notice proposing amendments to the D... On August 5, 2021, the Ontario Energy Board (“OEB”) issued a notice proposing amendments to the Distribution System Code (“DSC”) and establishment of the Distributed Energy Resources Connection Procedures (“DERCP”). The OEB indicates that the proposed amendments aim to improve efficiency and prov...