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Energy Regulatory Update (Q1, 2022)

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 January and March (as well as the first couple of days in April). Ontario Energy Board The OEB issued a number of decisions, including: Granting leave for amalgamations between Brantford Power Inc. and Energy+ Inc., and North Bay Hydro Distribution Inc. and Espanola Regional Hydro Distribution Corporation (Phase 2). Approved a settlement proposal in IESO’s application, in

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Energy Regulatory Update (Q4, 2021)

Happy New Year and 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 October and December. A reminder, if you have not already, take a look at our special 2021 Year in Review edition. Ontario Energy Board The Minister of Energy issued a new Mandate Letter to the Chair of the OEB. The Minister highlighted several initiatives that it expects the OEB to deliver on, including

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2021 Energy Regulatory Year in Review

We will have our regular quarterly update (Q4 2021), but we thought we would end the year with a special 2021 Year in Review edition of the Shepherd Rubenstein Energy Regulatory Update. A chance to explore some of the most important themes and regulatory developments in the Ontario energy sector over the past year. It has been a busy year to say the least. Stick around at the end for some thoughts on the year ahead from our editor. 1. Non-Wires and Non-Pipe Alternatives Begin To be Taken Seriously The

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Energy Regulatory Update (Q3, 2021)

Welcome to the first Shepherd Rubenstein Energy Regulatory Update, a quarterly round-up of important developments in the Ontario energy sector. Below were some of the key regulatory happenings between July and September. Ontario Energy Board The OEB’s modernization efforts continue. The OEB: made amendments to its Rules of Practice and Procedure related to Motions to Review, proposed some changes to the Practice Direction on Confidential Filings, formed its new Adjudicative Modernization Committee (our own Mark Rubenstein is a member), and held its first Policy Day. The OEB also issued some

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