Summer has arrived, along with the latest edition of the Shepherd Rubenstein Energy Regulatory Update, our quarterly round-up of key developments in Ontario’s energy sector. This edition covers the period from April to June, highlighted by the release of the Ontario Government’s Integrated Energy Plan. Integrated Energy Plan On June 12th, the Ontario Government released its first Integrated Energy Plan (IEP), Energy for Generations. The IEP is meant to be the Government’s comprehensive roadmap for meeting future energy needs through a single coordinated strategy across different energy types (including electricity,

Happy New Year! We’re excited to bring you the latest edition of the Shepherd Rubenstein Energy Regulatory Update, a comprehensive quarterly summary of the incredibly busy period in Ontario’s energy sector. This issue highlights the flurry of regulatory activity and significant developments from October to December (and the first few days of January). If you missed it, don’t forget to explore our special 2024 Year in Review edition, where we reflect on the major trends and milestones that shaped a dynamic and fast-paced year for energy policy and regulation in

Happy Holidays! It has been an eventful year for Ontario’s energy sector. With growing demand, new resource procurements, the release of a highly anticipated expert panel report, a government vision document, two major pieces of legislation, and a wave of new policies, consultations, and regulatory decisions, have brought significant change to energy regulation and policy. As the year winds down, we’re excited to share the key themes and regulatory developments that, in our view, shaped 2024 in this special Year in Review edition of the Shepherd Rubenstein Energy Regulatory Update.

Welcome to the latest edition of the Shepherd Rubenstein Energy Regulatory Update, a quarterly round-up of the important developments in the Ontario energy sector. Below are some of the key regulatory happenings between July and September. Ontario Energy Board The OEB issued a number of notable decisions, including: Approving the IESO’s request for incremental funding for 2024 and 2025 to support the Powering Ontario Growth Plan. The OEB found that section 25(1) of the Electricity Act permits the IESO to seek a change in its usage fee, notwithstanding specific provisions