Energy

For more than fifteen years Shepherd Rubenstein has been at the forefront of energy regulation in Ontario, acting in nearly every significant electricity and natural gas proceeding. Our office is located steps from the Ontario Energy Board for a reason.

We act for energy consumers, including individuals, businesses and organizations, as well as Indigenous communities, landowners and competitive energy businesses.

Energy Regulation

Ontario Energy Board representation in rates, facilities and policy proceedings
Regulatory advice on energy sector laws, regulations, codes, rules and policies
Negotiating electricity distribution, transmission and natural gas connection agreements
Project support including approvals, regulatory requirements, strategy and risk
Canada Energy Regulator representation in facilities and tariff applications
Compliance advice on complaints, regulatory investigations and enforcement
Advocacy before energy regulators and utility boards across Canada
Support for consultations, including engagement with Indigenous communities
IESO Market Rules compliance advice and enforcement representation
Disputes with distributors, transmitters, generators, marketers, retailers and sub-metering companies

Energy Law

Negotiation, structuring and review of energy supply and project agreements
Energy procurement and contracting advice
Renewable energy projects, including contracting, approvals, reviews and appeals
Litigation, arbitration and mediation in energy contract disputes
Energy matters in M&A and corporate transactions

Energy Policy

Strategic policy advice for the evolving energy landscape
Support in government and agency policy consultations