Ontario Energy Board needs technological change, report says
A panel says Ontario’s energy regulator is in need of an overhaul to better respond to customer needs and adapt to technological change. Continue reading
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Doug Ford scrapping rate protection for more than 325,000 Ontario hydro customers
Premier Doug Ford’s government is rolling back protections for more than 325,000 electricity customers in Ontario. Low-income advocates are concerned this could mean higher bills. Continue reading
Ontario Energy Board approves Guelph Hydro, Alectra merger
By Matt Carty Reporter
The approval has now cleared a path for the merged company to begin operation on Jan. 1, 2019. Continue reading
Ontario energy providers will have to stop charging a fee to tell people their power could be disconnected
Ontario regulators have announced sweeping changes to electricity and natural gas customer service rules, expanding protection and eliminating fees. Continue reading
Hydro One names Tom Woods, former CIBC executive, chairman of the board
Woods has been serving in the job on an interim basis since Aug. 14. Continue reading
OPDC and Hydro One to refile application with Ontario Energy Board
This news comes just weeks after the OEB announced it would not hear an appeal of its decision regarding the sale. Continue reading
Ontario Energy Board approves Newmarket-Tay purchase of Midland PUC
The purchase of Midland Power Utility Corporation (MPUC) by Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution Ltd (NT Power) has been approved by the Ontario Energy Board. Continue reading
Ontario Energy Board approves sale of Collus PowerStream to EPCOR utilities
The Ontario Energy Board has approved the sale of Collus PowerStream to EPCOR Utilities. Continue reading
Ontario approves merger of Enbridge and Union Gas, clearing path for ‘virtual monopoly’
Ontario regulators have given the green light for Enbridge and Union Gas to merge. In approving the merger, the OEB has, however, denied several of the companies’ key proposals. Continue reading
Orillia mayor ‘disappointed’ OEB won’t hear appeal of Hydro One, OPDC acquisition decision
The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) will not hear an appeal of its decision regarding the sale of the Orillia Power Distribution Corporation (OPDC). Continue reading