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Energy Regulatory Update (Q3, 2022)

Fall has arrived and so too has 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 (and the first few days of October). Ontario Energy Board At the beginning of July, the Framework For Energy Innovation (FEI) Working Group submitted its report to the OEB, which also included separate reports from each of the Benefit-Cost Analysis, Utility Incentives, and DER Integration sub-groups. The OEB issued

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Energy Regulatory Update (Q2, 2022)

Welcome to the summer 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 April and June. It was a very busy April, and then slower during the election and post-election period. We expect activity to pick up over the next few months. Ontario Energy Board The OEB issued a number of decisions, including: Approving the amalgamation of Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Inc. and Waterloo North Hydro Inc., but denying approval at this

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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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