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ERO number
019-5054
Notice type
Policy
Notice stage
Proposal Updated
Proposal posted
Comment period
February 9, 2022 - March 29, 2022 (48 days) Closed
Last updated

The government is seeking input on creating an optional enhanced time-of-use electricity rate to encourage consumers to shift electricity use to low-demand periods, modelled after the OEB pricing pilot which included an ultra-low overnight price.

We are also seeking input on ways to address barriers to further enable electric vehicle adoption.

ERO number
019-7556
Notice type
Regulation
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
August 28, 2023 - September 27, 2023 (30 days) Closed
Last updated

On February 28, 2024, Ontario filed the regulatory amendments to O. Reg. 160/99 and O. Reg 610/98 under the Electricity Act, 1998 to streamline the regulatory framework related to the appointments of directors to the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) board and to provide clarity on conflicts of interest rules. 

ERO number
019-8307
Notice type
Act
Notice stage
Proposal
Proposal posted
Comment period
February 22, 2024 - April 7, 2024 (45 days) Open
Last updated

We are proposing to amend the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998 (OEBA) to provide government with authority to ensure fair and informed decision-making at the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) to foster affordable communities.

ERO number
019-8070
Notice type
Act
Notice stage
Proposal
Proposal posted
Comment period
December 20, 2023 - February 3, 2024 (45 days) Closed
Last updated

Propose amending the Ontario Energy Board Act to allow government to prescribe conditions in regulation to fast-track projects through the Ontario Energy Board’s Leave-to-Construct (LTC). If passed, government may propose regulations to exempt energy infrastructure costing between $2 and $10 million from LTC, if duty to consult is met.

ERO number
019-7524
Notice type
Regulation
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
August 21, 2023 - September 20, 2023 (30 days) Closed
Last updated

On November 10, 2023, Ontario filed amendments to O. Reg. 679/21 (Community Net Metering Projects) and O. Reg. 389/10 (General) to remove administrative burden and clarify regulatory requirements to support innovation and customer choice. The amendments will come into effect on January 1, 2024.

ERO number
019-7625
Notice type
Regulation
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
September 14, 2023 - October 14, 2023 (30 days) Closed
Last updated

To promote administrative efficiency, the Ministry amended O.Reg. 506/18 to streamline the exemption process for eligible building owners by removing the requirement to submit supporting documentation when requesting either an on-going or annual exemption from reporting.

ERO number
019-7341
Notice type
Regulation
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
July 10, 2023 - August 24, 2023 (45 days) Closed
Last updated

On November 23, 2023, an amendment to O.Reg. 509/18, made under the Electricity Act, 1998 was filed to introduce rolling incorporation of Ontario’s efficiency standards with Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) efficiency standards for 24 space and water heating products regulated by Ontario and NRCan.

ERO number
019-7948
Notice type
Bulletin
Bulletin posted
Last updated

The Ministry of Energy amended Schedule 1 of O. Reg. 14/18 (Ontario Electricity Support Program) made under the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998, to update the income eligibility thresholds for the Ontario Electricity Support Program from the 2010 Low Income Measures to the 2020 Low Income Measures. 

ERO number
019-7853
Notice type
Regulation
Notice stage
Proposal
Proposal posted
Comment period
November 2, 2023 - December 17, 2023 (45 days) Closed
Last updated

Following the release of the Powering Ontario’s Growth plan, we are proposing changes to accelerate the growth of new clean electricity generation in the province by allowing qualifying commercial and industrial customers to offset their facility’s demand through power purchase agreements (PPAs) with renewable generation facilities.

ERO number
019-7401
Notice type
Bulletin Updated
Bulletin posted
Last updated

As homes and businesses consume more electricity, we want to solicit broad feedback from stakeholders and the public on the future of Ontario’s electricity energy efficiency programs (also known as Conservation and Demand Management or CDM.)

ERO number
019-7337
Notice type
Regulation
Notice stage
Proposal
Proposal posted
Comment period
July 10, 2023 - August 24, 2023 (45 days) Closed
Last updated

The Ministry of Energy (ENERGY) is considering potential amendments to Ontario Regulation 53/05 (Payments under Section 78.1 of the Act) and/or creating regulations under the OEBA, to allow two proposed Pumped Storage (PS) projects to be rate regulated by the OEB.

ERO number
019-6647
Notice type
Policy
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
February 13, 2023 - May 14, 2023 (90 days) Closed
Last updated

The Ministry of Energy has released Powering Ontario’s Growth: Ontario’s Plan for a Clean Energy Future, as the government’s official response to the Independent Electricity System Operator’s Pathways to Decarbonization report and registry consultation. The report outlines Ontario’s plan to meet the province's growing demand for electricity.

ERO number
019-6521
Notice type
Regulation
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
January 17, 2023 - March 3, 2023 (45 days) Closed
Last updated

Regulatory changes now enable the Smart Metering Entity (SME) to collect, process and manage bi-directional smart metering data, and provides the SME with exclusive authority as of January 1, 2025. These changes support a centralized billing solution for distributors to bill net-metered customers according to their choice of pricing plan.

ERO number
019-7046
Notice type
Bulletin
Bulletin posted
Last updated

After consideration of the feedback received on the proposal (019-6521), the Ministry is proposing to make amendments to O. Reg. 393/07 (Smart Metering Entity) to clarify the SME’s authority with respect to bi-directional smart metering data and to provide transition provisions with respect to SME exclusive authority until January 1, 2025.

ERO number
019-5816
Notice type
Regulation
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
August 2, 2022 - September 16, 2022 (45 days) Closed
Last updated

We have introduced legislative and regulatory changes to enable the IESO to launch a clean energy credit (CEC) registry to track the transfer and retirement of voluntarily purchased CECs generated from Ontario’s clean electricity supply. The CEC registry will provide businesses with a new tool to meet their corporate sustainability goals.  

ERO number
019-6168
Notice type
Regulation
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
October 17, 2022 - December 1, 2022 (45 days) Closed
Last updated

Ontario Regulation 507/18 under the Electricity Act, 1998 (EA), which required Broader Public Sector (BPS) organizations to report their annual energy use to the Ministry of Energy, was revoked and replaced with a new regulation, Ontario Regulation 25/23: Broader Public Sector: Energy Reporting and Conservation and Demand Management Plans.

ERO number
019-5855
Notice type
Regulation
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
August 10, 2022 - September 24, 2022 (45 days) Closed
Last updated

On November 25, 2022, an amendment to O.Reg. 509/18, made under the Electricity Act, 1998  was filed to update test methods, scope and/or efficiency requirements for 18 products to harmonize with Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or other industry standards.

ERO number
019-4009
Notice type
Regulation
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
July 13, 2021 - August 27, 2021 (45 days) Closed
Last updated

The Ministry of Energy has moved forward with amendments to Ontario Regulation 161/99 (Definitions and Exemptions) under the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998 to exempt certain electricity transmission projects from Section 92 (Leave to Construct) approval.