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Conservation and Demand Management (CDM)
Electricity conservation and demand management (CDM) encompasses a wide range of activities and programs. The Government of Ontario has adopted a broad definition of CDM, which is considered to include the following categories of activities: conservation behaviour, energy efficiency, demand management, fuel switching, and distributed generation.
The Board is responsible for approving the funding of electricity distributors’ CDM programs through distribution rates, with a focus on reviewing the prudence of CDM expenditures. This role includes review and approval of spending levels and proposed programs within distributors’ CDM plans, reporting requirements, and evaluation. The Board is also responsible for reviewing and approving applications for recovery of lost revenue, and shareholder incentives associated with the delivery of CDM programs.
CURRENT
- Guidelines for Electricity Distributor Conservation and Demand Management (EB-2008-0037)
The Board has developed the draft Guidelines for Electricity Distributor Conservation and Demand Management as a comprehensive document that consolidates those policies and regulatory requirements.
- Third Tranche CDM Activities (RP-2004-0203)
Information relating to Third Tranche DM activities, including CDM Plans, Decisions, Annual Reports, and LRAM and SSM applications.
- CDM Applications for post Third Tranche Funding
CDM Plans and Decisions for CDM activities in 2006 and beyond.
CONCLUDED
- Stakeholder Consultations on Regulatory Barriers to CDM (EB-2007-0097)
Information on stakeholder meetings held in April-May 2007 regarding regulatory barriers to CDM.
- Regulatory Treatment of CDM Activities by Electricity Distributors (EB-2006-0266)
The Board's process to develop a regulatory framework for CDM activities by electricity distributors in 2007 and beyond.
- EDA Revenue Stabilization Proposal (RP-2006-0267)
Information on a revenue stabilization proposal issued for comment on November 2, 2006.
- Generic Conservation and Demand Management Issues Proceeding (RP-2002-0020 / EB-2005-0523)
A generic proceeding to consider common CDM activities as part of the 2006 EDR process.
CONTACT
For further information, contact the Market Operations hotline at (416) 440-7604 or by email at: market.operations@oeb.gov.on.ca. The OEB's toll free line is 1-888-632-6273.