Ontario Energy Board

History

The Ontario Energy Board was created with the passing of the Ontario Energy Board Act, which was passed following the dissolution of Ontario Hydro through the passing of the Energy Competition Act in 1998.

Electricity

In the electricity sector, the Board sets transmission and distribution rates, and approves the budget and fees of the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO). The Board also sets the regulated price of electricity for residential and small business consumers on the Regulated Price Plan, and licenses all electricity retailers who sell electricity to residential and small commercial consumers.

Natural gas

In the natural gas sector, the Board approves rates associated with the cost to transport, store and distribute natural gas from utilities to consumers as well as charges to administer natural gas accounts. The Board also approves the price utilities can charge consumers for the natural gas they use.

References

References

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