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Press Releases in 2008

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Press Release
Oct 03-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued its Decision on an application by Horizon Utilities Corporation for 2008 electricity distribution rates. New rates will take effect the date the final Rate Order is issued.
Sep 29-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued a Rate Order for a Decision on a 2008 electricity distribution rate application for Atikokan Hydro Inc. The new distribution rates are effective June 1, 2008, but will not be implemented until October 1, 2008.
Sep 26-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board approved an increase to the natural gas supply rates Natural Resource Gas Limited charges its customers effective October 1, 2008.
Sep 25-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board approved changes to natural gas commodity and delivery rates charged by Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. effective October 1, 2008.
Sep 18-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board approved changes to natural gas commodity and delivery rates charged by Union Gas Limited effective October 1, 2008.
Sep 15-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued a Rate Order for a Decision on a 2008 electricity distribution rate application for Guelph Hydro Electric Systems Ltd.
Sep 15-2008 Today, the Ontario Energy Board approved Hydro One’s application for leave to construct approximately 180 kilometres of a double-circuit 500 Kilovolt electricity transmission line extending from the Bruce Power Facility in Kincardine Township to Hydro One’s Milton Switching Station in the town of Milton, with conditions.
Sep 15-2008 The Ontario Energy Board released today an updated variance settlement factor that is to be used by electricity distributors to calculate a one-time credit for consumers who choose to stop purchasing electricity through the Regulated Price Plan (RPP). This factor, called the “Final RPP Variance Settlement Factor” is updated on the OEB website on or around the 15th of each month.
Sep 11-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued its Decision on an application by Sioux Lookout Hydro Inc. for 2008 electricity distribution rates. New rates will take effect the date the final Rate Order is issued.
Sep 10-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued a Rate Order for a Decision on a 2008 electricity distribution rate application for Wellington North Power Inc.
Aug 29-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued a Rate Order for a Decision on a 2008 electricity distribution rate application for Brantford Power Inc...
Aug 28-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued a Decision and Rate Order on an application by Hydro One Networks Inc. for just and reasonable rates and other charges for the transmission of electricity, commencing January 1, 2009.
Aug 22-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued a Rate Order for a Decision on a 2008 electricity distribution rate application for Norfolk Power Distribution Inc.
Aug 21-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued its Decision on an application by Atikokan Hydro Inc. for 2008 electricity distribution rates. New rates will take effect the date the final Rate Order is issued.
Aug 18-2008 The Ontario Energy Board released today an updated variance settlement factor that is to be used by electricity distributors to calculate a one-time credit for consumers who choose to stop purchasing electricity through the Regulated Price Plan (RPP). This factor, called the "Final RPP Variance Settlement Factor" is updated on the OEB website on or around the 15th of each month.

 
Aug 14-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued an Order granting leave to Hydro One Networks Inc. to construct electricity transmission facilities in Norfolk County.
Aug 11-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued its Decision on an application by Wellington North Power Inc. for 2008 electricity distribution rates. New rates will take effect when the final Rate Order is issued.
Jul 31-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued a Decision related to a combined proceeding involving a multi-year incentive rate mechanism to determine rates for the regulated distribution, transmission and storage of natural gas for Union Gas Limited and Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc., effective January 1, 2008.
Jul 31-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued its Decision on an application by Guelph Hydro Electric Systems Ltd. for 2008 electricity distribution rates. New rates will take effect the date the final Rate Order is issued.
Jul 31-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued a Rate Order for a Decision on a 2008 electricity distribution rate application for Toronto Hydro-Electric System Ltd.
Jul 28-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued a Decision with Reasons approving applications by Market Hub Partners Management Inc. and AltaGas Ltd. concerning the Sarnia Airport Pool project in the City of Sarnia, in the County of Lambton.
Jul 25-2008 The Market Surveillance Panel (MSP) has submitted its Electricity Market Monitoring Report to the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) on Ontario's wholesale electricity market for the period between November 2007 and April 2008.
Jul 25-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued a Decision and Order amending the service areas in the distribution licences of Hydro One Networks Inc., Whitby Hydro Electric Corporation and Peterborough Distribution Inc.
Jul 24-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued a Rate Order for a Decision on a 2008 electricity distribution rate application for Peterborough Distribution Inc. - Peterborough Service Area.
Jul 18-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued its Decision on an application by Brantford Power Inc for 2008 electricity distribution rates. New rates will take effect the date the final Rate Order is issued.
Jul 17-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued a Rate Order for a Decision on a 2008 electricity distribution rate application for Lakefront Utilities Inc.
Jul 17-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued a Rate Order for a Decision on a 2008 electricity distribution rate application for Chapleau Public Utilities Corporation.
Jul 15-2008 The Ontario Energy Board released today an updated variance settlement factor that is to be used by electricity distributors to calculate a one-time credit for consumers who choose to stop purchasing electricity through the Regulated Price Plan (RPP). This factor, called the “Final RPP Variance Settlement Factor” is updated on the OEB website on or around the 15th of each month.
Jul 15-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board (the Board) issued the Report of the Board on 3rd Generation Incentive Regulation for Ontario’s Electricity Distributors (the Report). The Report sets out the Board’s policy approach to 3rd Generation Incentive Regulation (3rd Generation IR) and includes guidelines for distributors to use in preparing electricity rate applications.
Jul 15-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued its Decision regarding a 2008 electricity distribution rate application for Peterborough Distribution Inc. – Peterborough Service Area.
Jul 14-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued a Decision and Order granting Orangeville Hydro Limited (Orangeville) and Grand Valley Energy Inc. (Grand Valley) leave to amalgamate as well as to cancel Grand Valley’s distribution licence and to amend Orangeville’s distribution licence to include the area currently served by Grand Valley in its distribution licence.
Jun 27-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued a Rate Order for a Decision on a 2008 electricity distribution rate application for PUC Distribution Inc.
Jun 27-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued a Rate Order for a Decision on a 2008 electricity distribution rate application for Espanola Regional Hydro Distribution Corporation.
Jun 25-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board approved an increase to the natural gas supply rates Natural Resource Gas Limited (NRG) charges its customers effective July 1, 2008.
Jun 24-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board amended the licences of both Ontario Power Generation Inc. and the Independent Electricity System Operator pursuant to a Ministerial directive issued to the Board on May 21, 2008...
Jun 23-2008 The Ontario Energy Board will post on its website its Variance Explanation report on a quarterly basis rather than monthly, beginning August 2008.
Jun 19-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board approved changes to natural gas commodity and delivery rates charged by Union Gas Limited and Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. effective July 1, 2008.
Jun 16-2008 The Ontario Energy Board released today an updated variance settlement factor that is to be used by electricity distributors to calculate a one-time credit for consumers who choose to stop purchasing electricity through the Regulated Price Plan (RPP). This factor, called the “Final RPP Variance Settlement Factor” is updated on the OEB website on or around the 15th of each month.
Jun 16-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued a Decision and Order granting Union Gas Limited  leave to construct 4.5 kilometres of natural gas pipeline and ancillary facilities in the Town of Halton Hills and the Town of Milton, to supply natural gas to the Halton Hills Generating Station currently being constructed by TransCanada Energy Ltd.
Jun 13-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued a Rate Order for a Decision on a 2008 electricity distribution rate application for Rideau St. Lawrence Distribution Inc.
Jun 03-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued its Decision on an application by Espanola Regional Hydro Distribution Corporation (Espanola) for 2008 electricity distribution rates. New rates will take effect July 1, 2008.
Jun 02-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued its Decision on an application by Chapleau Public Utilities Corporation (Chapleau PUC) for 2008 electricity distribution rates. New rates will take effect the date the final Rate Order is issued.
May 30-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board (the Board) issued a Board staff Discussion Paper entitled Farm Stray Voltage: Issues and Regulatory Options
May 26-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued its Decision on an application by Norfolk Power Distribution Inc. (Norfolk) for 2008 electricity distribution rates. New rates will take effect the date the final Rate Order is issued.
May 22-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued its Decision on an application by PUC Distribution Inc. (PUC) for 2008 electricity distribution rates. New rates will take effect July 1, 2008.
May 21-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board (the Board) issued a Decision and Order granting leave to Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. (Enbridge) to construct a natural gas distribution line and related facilities to supply natural gas to the Georgian Bay area.
May 15-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board (the Board) issued its Decision on an application by Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited (Toronto Hydro) for electricity distribution rates 2008, 2009 and 2010.
May 15-2008 The Ontario Energy Board (the Board) released today an updated variance settlement factor that is to be used by electricity distributors to calculate a one-time credit for consumers who choose to stop purchasing electricity through the Regulated Price Plan (RPP). This factor, called the “Final RPP Variance Settlement Factor” is updated on the OEB website on or around the 15th of each month.
May 15-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board (the Board) issued a Decision and Order on an application by the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) to review its proposed expenditure and revenue requirements and the fees it proposes to charge for the year 2008.
May 12-2008 The Ontario Energy Board (the Board) is pleased to announce the re-appointment of the Honourable Howard I. Wetston as Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer for a second five-year term.
May 09-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board (the Board) issued its Decision on an application by Lakefront Utilities Inc. (Lakefront) for 2008 electricity distribution rates. New rates will take effect May 1, 2008.
May 08-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued a Rate Order for a Decision on a 2008 electricity distribution rate application for Oshawa PUC Networks Inc. (Oshawa) and Halton Hills Hydro Inc. (Halton Hills).
May 06-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board (the Board) issued its Decision on an application by Rideau St. Lawrence Distribution Inc. (Rideau SL) for 2008 electricity distribution rates. New rates will take effect on the date of the Final Rate Order.
Apr 30-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued a Rate Order for a Decision on a 2008 electricity distribution rate application for Hydro 2000 Inc. (Hydro 2000).
  • Press Release
  • Estimated Total Bill Impacts (For those utilities whose Rate Orders have not yet been issued, no information is supplied in the bill impact chart. The chart will be updated as Rate Orders are released)
  • To view the Rate Order, click here...
Apr 29-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board (the Board) issued its Decision with Reasons on natural gas storage allocation policies for certain large volume customers of Union Gas Limited (Union) and Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. (Enbridge).
Apr 29-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued a Rate Order for a Decision on a 2008 electricity distribution rate application for EnWin Powerlines Inc. (EnWin).
  • Press Release
  • Estimated Total Bill Impacts (For those utilities whose Rate Orders have not yet been issued, no information is supplied in the bill impact chart. The chart will be updated as Rate Orders are released)
  • To view the Rate Order, click here...
Apr 25-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued a Rate Order for a Decision on a 2008 electricity distribution rate application for Barrie Hydro Distribution Inc. (Barrie).
  • Press Release
  • Estimated Total Bill Impacts (For those utilities whose Rate Orders have not yet been issued, no information is supplied in the bill impact chart. The chart will be updated as Rate Orders are released)
  • To view the Rate Order, click here...
Apr 23-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued a Rate Order for a Decision on 2008 electricity distribution rate applications for Hydro Ottawa Limited (Hydro Ottawa).
  • Press Release
  • Estimated Total Bill Impacts (For those utilities whose Rate Orders have not yet been issued, no information is supplied in the bill impact chart. The chart will be updated as Rate Orders are released)
  • To view the Rate Order, click here...
Apr 22-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued a final Decision and Order on an application by the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to set its fees for the 2008 fiscal year.
Apr 22-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued Rate Orders for Decisions on 2008 electricity distribution rate applications for the following utilities: COLLUS Power Corp., Cooperative Hydro Embrun Inc., Grand Valley Energy Inc., Haldimand County Hydro Inc., Newbury Power Inc., Waterloo North Hydro Inc., West Perth Power Inc.
  • Press Release
  • Estimated Total Bill Impacts (For those utilities whose Rate Orders have not yet been issued, no information is supplied in the bill impact chart. The chart will be updated as Rate Orders are released)
  • To view the Rate Orders, click here...
Apr 21-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued Rate Orders for Decisions on 2008 electricity distribution rate applications for the following utilities: Canadian Niagara Power Inc. – Fort Erie, Canadian Niagara Power Inc. - Eastern Ontario Power, Canadian Niagara Power Inc. – Port Colborne, Centre Wellington Hydro Ltd., Clinton Power Corporation, Festival Hydro Inc., Innisfil Hydro Distribution Systems Limited, Parry Sound Power Corporation, Renfrew Hydro Inc., Welland Hydro-Electric System Corp.
  • Press Release
  • Estimated Total Bill Impacts (For those utilities whose Rate Orders have not yet been issued, no information is supplied in the bill impact chart. The chart will be updated as Rate Orders are released)
  • To view the Rate Orders, click here...
Apr 18-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued Rate Orders for Decisions on 2008 electricity distribution rate applications for the following utilities: Bluewater Power Distribution Corporation, Cambridge and North Dumfries Hydro Inc., Enersource Hydro Mississauga Inc., Essex Powerlines Corporation, Hydro Hawkesbury Inc., Kenora Hydro Electric Corporation Ltd., Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Inc., Midland Power Utility Corporation, Milton Hydro Distribution Inc., Niagara Falls Hydro Inc., Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro Inc.
  • Press Release
  • Estimated Bill Impacts (For those utilities whose Rate Orders have not yet been issued, no information is supplied in the bill impact chart. The chart will be updated as Rate Orders are released)
  • To view the Rate Orders, click here...
Apr 17-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued Rate Orders for Decisions on 2008 electricity distribution rate applications for the following utilities: Fort Frances Power Corporation, Grimsby Power Incorporated, Lakeland Power Distribution Limited, Northern Ontario Wires Inc., Orangeville Hydro Limited, PowerStream Inc., Tillsonburg Hydro Inc., Wasaga Distribution Inc., Westario Power Inc., West Coast Huron Energy Inc.
  • Press Release
  • Estimated Total Bill Impacts (For those utilities whose Rate Orders have not yet been issued, no information is supplied in the bill impact chart. The chart will be updated as Rate Orders are released)
  • To view the Rate Orders, click here...
Apr 16-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued Rate Orders for Decisions on 2008 electricity distribution rate applications for the following utilities: Burlington Hydro Inc., Chatham-Kent Hydro Inc., E.L.K. Energy Inc., Greater Sudbury Hydro Inc., Kingston Electricity Distribution Limited, London Hydro Inc., Middlesex Power Distribution Corporation, St. Thomas Energy Inc., Veridian Connections Inc., Woodstock Hydro Services Inc.
  • Press Release
  • Estimated Total Bill Impacts (For those utilities whose Rate Orders have not yet been issued, no information is supplied in the bill impact chart. The chart will be updated as Rate Orders are released)
  • To view the Rate Orders, click here...
Apr 15-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board (the Board) released an updated variance settlement factor that is to be used by electricity distributors to calculate a one-time credit for consumers who choose to stop purchasing electricity through the Regulated Price Plan (RPP). This factor, called the “Final RPP Variance Settlement Factor” is updated on the OEB website on or around the 15th of each month.
Apr 15-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued Rate Orders for Decisions on 2008 electricity distribution rate applications for the following utilities: Hearst Power Distribution Company Ltd., Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc., North Bay Hydro Distribution Limited, Oakville Hydro Electricity Distribution Inc., Orillia Power Distribution Corporation, Ottawa River Power Corporation, Peninsula West Utilities Limited, Peterborough Distribution Incorporated – Lakefield, Peterborough Distribution Incorporated – Asphodel-Norwood, Thunder Bay Hydro Electricity Distribution Inc., Whitby Hydro Electric Corporation.
  • Press Release
  • Estimated Total Bill Impacts (For those utilities whose Rate Orders have not yet been issued, no information is supplied in the bill impact chart. The chart will be updated as Rate Orders are released)
  • To view the Rate Orders, click here...
Apr 11-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board (the Board) released electricity commodity prices for consumers on the Regulated Price Plan that will take effect May 1, 2008.
Apr 04-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board (the Board) issued a Decision and Order amending the distribution licences of Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution Ltd. (Newmarket-Tay) and Hydro One Networks Inc. (Hydro One). The Board also issued an Order granting Hydro One leave to sell distribution assets to Newmarket Tay.
Mar 27-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board (the Board) issued its Decision on an application by Halton Hills Hydro Inc. (Halton Hills) for 2008 electricity distribution rates. New rates will take effect May 1, 2008.
Mar 26-2008 The Ontario Energy Board has issued a Decision today approving an issues list for its review of the Ontario Power Authority’s (OPA) Integrated Power System Plan (IPSP) and procurement processes, concluding phase 1 of the proceeding. In phase 2, to be scheduled for mid-2008, the Board will use the issues list as the basis for its review of the OPA’s application.
Mar 25-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board (the Board) issued its Decision on an application by Barrie Hydro Distribution Inc. (Barrie Hydro) for 2008 electricity distribution rates. The rate changes will take effect May 1, 2008.
Mar 25-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board (the Board) issued its Decisions regarding 2008 electricity distribution rate applications for the following utilities: Kenora Hydro Electric Corporation Ltd., Cambridge and North Dumfries Hydro Inc., Whitby Hydro Electric Corporation, Grimsby Power Incorporated, St. Thomas Energy Inc., Newbury Power Inc., Essex Powerlines Corporation, Clinton Power Corporation.
Mar 25-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board approved an increase to the natural gas supply rates Natural Resource Gas Limited (NRG) charges its customers effective April 1, 2008.
Mar 19-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board (the Board) issued its Decision on an application by Oshawa PUC Networks Inc. (Oshawa) for 2008 electricity distribution rates. The rate changes will take effect May 1, 2008.
Mar 19-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board approved changes to natural gas commodity and delivery rates charged by Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. (Enbridge) effective April 1, 2008.
Mar 19-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board (the Board) issued its Decisions regarding 2008 electricity distribution rate applications for the following utilities: Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Inc., E.L.K. Energy Inc., Veridian Connections Inc., Canadian Niagara Power Inc. – Fort Erie, Canadian Niagara Power Inc. – Port Colborne, North Bay Hydro Distribution Limited, Thunder Bay Hydro Electricity Distribution Inc., Lakeland Power Distribution Ltd., Festival Hydro Inc., Hydro One Brampton Networks Inc.
Mar 18-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board (the Board) issued its Decisions regarding 2008 electricity distribution rate applications for the following utilities: London Hydro Inc., Welland Hydro-Electric System Corp., Greater Sudbury Hydro Inc., Haldimand County Hydro Inc., Hydro Hawkesbury Inc., Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro Inc., Burlington Hydro Inc., Bluewater Power Distribution Corporation, Cooperative Hydro Embrun Inc., West Perth Power Inc.
Mar 17-2008 The Ontario Energy Board (the Board) released today an updated variance settlement factor that is to be used by electricity distributors to calculate a one-time credit for consumers who choose to stop purchasing electricity through the Regulated Price Plan (RPP). This factor, called the “Final RPP Variance Settlement Factor” is updated on the OEB website on or around the 15th of each month.
Mar 17-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board (the Board) issued its Decision on an application by Hydro Ottawa Limited (Hydro Ottawa) for 2008 electricity distribution rates. The rate changes will take effect May 1, 2008.
Mar 17-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board (the Board) issued its Decisions regarding 2008 electricity distribution rate applications for the following utilities: West Coast Huron Energy Inc., Chatham-Kent Hydro Inc., Kingston Electricity Distribution Limited, Middlesex Power Distribution Corporation, Waterloo North Hydro Inc., PowerStream Inc., Northern Ontario Wires Inc., Oakville Hydro Electricity Distribution Inc., Peterborough Distribution Incorporated – Lakefield, Peterborough Distribution Incorporated – Asphodel-Norwood.
Mar 14-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board (the Board) issued its Decisions regarding 2008 electricity distribution rate applications for the following utilities: COLLUS Power Corp., Fort Frances Power Corporation, Innisfil Hydro Distribution Systems Limited, Orillia Power Distribution Corporation, Parry Sound Power Corporation, Peninsula West Utilities Limited, Renfrew Hydro Inc., Tillsonburg Hydro Inc., Wasaga Distribution Inc., Woodstock Hydro Services Inc.
Mar 14-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board (the Board) issued its Decision on an application by Hydro 2000 Inc. for 2008 electricity distribution rates. The rate changes will take effect May 1, 2008.
Mar 13-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board (the Board) approved changes to the rates Union Gas Limited (Union) charges its customers effective April 1, 2008 arising from Union’s April 2008 QRAM application.
Mar 13-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board (the Board) issued its Decisions regarding 2008 electricity distribution rate applications for the following utilities: Ottawa River Power Corporation, Milton Hydro Distribution Inc., Orangeville Hydro Limited, Canadian Niagara Power Inc. - Eastern Ontario Power, Centre Wellington Hydro Ltd., Hearst Power Distribution Company Limited, Midland Power Utility Corporation, Grand Valley Energy Inc., Niagara Falls Hydro Inc., Westario Power Inc.
Mar 12-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued a Decision relating to an earlier Decision that granted Natural Resource Gas Limited (NRG) leave to construct a 28.5 kilometer natural gas pipeline.
Mar 04-2008 Today the Ontario Energy Board issued a Decision and Order amending an earlier Decision that granted Natural Resource Gas Limited (NRG) leave to construct a 28.5 kilometer natural gas pipeline.