Ontario Power Generation Inc. - Payment Amounts for Prescribed Generation Facilities

Under section 78.1 of the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998, the Board is authorized to determine the payments to be made to Ontario Power Generation Inc. (“OPG”) with respect to the output of certain of OPG’s generation facilities. These "prescribed generation facilities" are the nuclear generating stations operated by OPG (Pickering and Darlington) and OPG’s baseload hydroelectric generation facilities (De Cew I, De Cew II, Sir Adam Beck I, Sir Adam Beck II, Sir Adam Beck pump storage generating station and R.H. Saunders).

Ontario Regulation 53/05, Payments Under Section 78.1 of the Act, (O.Reg. 53/05), sets out certain rules to be followed by the Board in determining payment amounts for the prescribed generation facilities.

The Board is initiating a consultative process to discuss the filing requirements for Ontario Power Generation’s next payment amounts application and the most efficient means by which issues and evidence might be reviewed and tested in the course of that proceeding. The consultative process (EB-2009-0331) will consist of a stakeholder meeting and written comment on the documents posted below.

Documents

Date	Document

Nov 10-09	The Board has posted reply submissions received from parties related to submissions on the Revised Filing Guidelines and Staff Scoping Paper posted on November 3, 2009. Association of Major Power Consumers in Ontario Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Ontario Power Generation School Energy Coalition Vulnerable Energy Consumers Coalition
Nov 3-09	The Board has posted comments received from parties related to the Revised Filing Guidelines and Staff Scoping Paper posted on September 24, 2009. Association of Major Power Consumers in Ontario Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (Oct 22-09) Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (Nov 2-09) Consumers Council of Canada Energy Probe Green Energy Coalition Ontario Power Generation Power Workers’ Union School Energy Coalition Vulnerable Energy Consumers Coalition
Sep 24-09	The Board has issued a letter to stakeholders regarding a meeting and written consultation (EB-2009-0331) on OPG's next payment amounts application. Letter Staff Scoping Paper Revised Filing Guidelines: Mapping of Exhibits Comparison Copy Revised Filing Guidelines

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May 11-09	The Board has released its decision regarding Ontario Power Generation’s motion, filed January 28, 2009, for a review and variance of the Board’s decision in file number EB-2007-0905. Decision and Order on a Motion to Review and Vary (EB-2009-0038)
Dec 19-08	The Board has released its decision regarding Ontario Power Generation’s motion, filed November 24, 2008, for a review and variance of the Board’s decision in file number EB-2007-0905. Decision and Order (EB-2008-0380)
Dec 2-08	The Board has issued a payment amounts order, as part of the payment amounts proceeding (EB-2007-0905). Payment Amounts Order
Nov 3-08	The Ontario Energy Board has released its decison regarding Ontario Power Generation’s payment levels for the output of its regulated nuclear and hydroelectric generating assets. Press Release Decision Forecast Information (as of Q3/2004) for Facilities Prescribed under Ontario Regulation 53/05 (This document was posted as received from OPG, and the information contained therein was not reviewed or audited by the Board)

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Jul 27-07	Today, the Board has released its Filing Guidelines for Ontario Power Generation in Setting Payment Amounts for Prescribed Generation Assets. The Board has also released a Notice of Hearing for Cost Awards for this consultation process. Cover Letter Filing Guidelines for Ontario Power Generation Notice of Hearing for Cost Award

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May 9-07	Today, Board staff posted comments received from intervenors in regard to the March 30, 2007 "Staff Discussion Paper on the Filing Requirements for Ontario Power Generation, Setting Payment Amounts for Prescribed Generation Assets" (EB-2006-0064). Association of Power Producers of Ontario (APPrO) Consumers Council of Canada Energy Probe Hydro One Networks Ontario Power Authority Ontario Power Generation Power Workers' Union School Energy Coalition Vulnerable Energy Consumers Coalition
Mar 30- 07	Today, the Board has posted on its website, a Board staff discussion paper entitled, Filing Requirements for Ontario Power Generation, Setting Payment Amounts for Prescribed Generation Assets. Participants in the OPG consultation process (EB-2006-0064) and other interested parties are invited to comment on these draft requirements. Cover letter Staff Discussion Paper - Filing Requirements for Ontario Power Generation

Nov 30-06	Today, the Board issued its report on the regulatory methodology that it will use to determine payments for the output from Ontario Power Generation's prescribed generation assets. The report, "A Regulatory Methodology for Setting Payment Amounts for the Prescribed Generation Assets of Ontario Power Generation Inc. (EB-2006-0064)" , is posted on the Board's website under the Major Initiatives section Board Report - A Regulatory Methodology for Setting Payment Amounts for the Prescribed Generation Assets of Ontario Power Generation Inc.

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Oct 24-06	Today, the Board Secretary posted a letter to all participants in the Board's process for determining a regulatory methodology for setting payments for output from OPG's prescribed generation assets (EB-2006-0064). The letter addresses issues regarding the OPA's October 2, 2006 submission on the Oral Presentations, intervenor funding and the release date of the Board's decision. Letter
Oct 6-06	Today, Board staff posted comments from interested parties on the submissions and presentations at the September 15th Oral Presentations Session on Setting Payments for Output from OPG's Prescribed Assets. Association of Major Power Consumers of Ontario Energy Market Investment Group Energy Probe Ontario Power Authority Ontario Power Generation Power Workers' Union Schools Energy Coalition Vulnerable Energy Consumers Coalition
Sep 8-06	Today, Board staff posted presentation materials from stakeholders and interested parties that are participating in the September 15th Oral Presentations on the Board's methodology for setting payments for Ontario Power Generation Inc.'s prescribed generation assets (EB-2006-0064). Association of Major Power Consumers of Ontario Electricity Market Investment Group Ontario Power Generation — Presentation Ontario Power Generation — Questions and Answers Independent Electricity System Operator Ontario Power Authority Energy Probe (Cost of Service Group) Electricity Market Investment Group Low Income Energy Network TransAlta Corporation School Energy Coalition OEB Staff Discussion Paper Overview
Aug 29-06	On August 22, 2006, Energy Probe filed a letter with the Board posing a number of questions regarding the process that will be followed during the oral presentation phase scheduled for September 15, 2006. This letter provides clarification generally in relation to the process and, in so doing, provides clarification in relation to Energy Probe’s specific questions. Letter - Setting Payment Amounts for Ontario Power Generation Inc.’s Prescribed Generation Assets Oral Presentations and Additional Written Comments
Aug 17-06	As stated in the letter posted on August 10, a set of questions has been prepared to guide participants in preparing their presentations for the meeting to be held September 15, 2006. Questions for Presenters
Aug 15-06	Today, Board staff posted reply submissions that have been received from interested parties with respect to the Staff Discussion paper, "Regulatory Options for Setting Payments for the Output from OPG's Prescribed Generation Assets". Direct Energy Energy Probe Ontario Power Generation Power Workers' Union
Aug 10-06	Today the Ontario Energy Board announced that it will hold a one day session allowing interested parties to make oral presentations to the Board on issues associated with the Board's selection of a methodology for setting payment amounts for the output from OPG's prescribed generation assets. The presentations will build on the written submissions received in EB 2006-0064 and allow for clarification and elaboration of positions. Letter - Setting Payment Amounts for Output from OPG's Prescribed Generation Assets: Opportunity to Make Oral Presentations to the Board
Jul 28-06	Today, Board staff posted comments that have been received to date from stakeholders and interested parties on the final version of the Staff Discussion paper, "Regulatory Options for Setting Payments for the Output from OPG's Prescribed Generation Assets". Association of Power Producers of Ontario Constellation Energy Consumers Council of Canada Direct Energy Association of Major Power Consumers of Ontario Ontario Power Generation Electricity Market Investment Group Energy Probe Independent Electricity System Operator Ontario Power Authority Power Workers' Union School Energy Coalition Vulnerable Energy Consumers Coalition Hydro One Networks TransAlta Corporation
Jul 10-06	The Board Secretary posted a letter to interested parties on how to submit comments on the Staff Discussion Paper - "Regulatory Options for Setting Payments for the Output from OPG's Prescribed Generation Assets" - that was posted on the Board website on July 6, 2006 Cover letter - Setting Payments for Output from OPG's Prescribed Generation Assets

Jul 6-06	Board staff issued the final version of the Staff Discussion paper - "Regulatory Options for Setting Payments for the Output from OPG's Prescribed Generation Assets". Interested parties are urged to make written submissions to the Board Secretary by July 24, 2006. Staff Discussion Paper Final - Regulatory Options for Setting Payments for the Output from OPG’s Prescribed Assets

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Jul 6-06	Comments on Draft 2 of the Staff Discussion Paper. The submissions are from the following interested parties: Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Coral Energy Canada Inc. Direct Energy Energy Probe Hydro One Ontario Power Generation, Inc. Power Workers' Union TransAlta Energy Corporation Vulnerable Energy Consumers Coalition
Jun 29-06	The Board Secretary has sent a letter to all interested parties with details about activities eligible for cost awards. Regulatory Options for Setting Payments for the Output from OPG’s Prescribed Generation Assets
Jun 28-06	To give full consideration to comments received from interested parties, Board staff will post the final version of the staff Discussion Paper, "Regulatory Options for Setting Payments for the Output from OPG's Prescribed Generation Assets", on July 6, 2006, not June 30, 2006 as originally announced.
Jun 21-06	Board staff issued today two reports for the OPG Prescribed Generation Assets project: Draft 2 of the Staff Discussion Paper - "Regulatory Options for Setting Payments for the Output from OPG's Prescribed Assets" and a report prepared by London Economics International, LLC - "Alternatives for Regulating Prices Associated With Output From Designated Generation Assets". Interested parties should send comments on the Discussion Paper to Board staff by June 28, 2006. Staff Discussion Paper 2nd draft - Regulatory Options for Setting Payments for the Output from OPG’s Prescribed Assets Report by London Economics International, LLC - Alternatives for Regulating Prices Associated With Output From Designated Generation Assets
Jun 16-06	Board staff presentation to interested parties on June 16, 2006: Presentation to interested parties
Jun 15-06	The release of Draft 2 of the staff Discussion Paper - "Regulatory Options for Setting Payments for the Output from OPG's Prescribed Generation Assets" - has been delayed. Board staff expect it to be posted on the website by early next week. The plenary discussion session on Friday, June 16th will proceed as scheduled (9 a.m. to noon at the Board offices). At this session, Board staff will present a summary of staff recommendations that will be included in Draft 2.
Jun 9-06	Board staff advise interested parties that the release of draft two of the Board staff Discussion Paper - "Regulatory Options for Setting Payments for the Output from OPG's Prescribed Generation Assets" will be delayed. A previous "What's New" posting indicated the paper would be available by June 12th. The paper will be posted shortly after June 12th. The plenary discussion session on June 16th at the Board offices remains as scheduled.
Jun 8-06	Today the Board posted comments from interested parties on draft one of the Board staff Discussion Paper - "Regulatory Options for Setting Payments for the Output from OPG's Prescribed Generation Assets". Comments were received from: Association of Major Power Consumers in Ontario Direct Energy Energy Probe Hydro One Networks IESO Constellation Energy Vulnerable Energy Consumer's Coalition Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters combined with the School Energy Coalition Power Workers' Union Ontario Power Authority Ontario Power Generation
Jun 5-06	Board staff are hosting a second plenary discussion session for Draft 2 of the Staff Discussion Paper: "Regulatory Options for Setting Payments for the Output from OPG's Prescribed Generation Assets" (EB-2006-0064). This session is scheduled for June 16, 2006 in the Board's Main Boardroom at 2300 Yonge Street, Suite 2700 beginning at 9 a.m. and continuing to noon. Draft 2 of the Discussion Paper will be posted on the Board's website on June 12, 2006.
May 19-06	The Board has posted copies of three presentations by Ontario Power Generation Inc. to the meeting of interested parties on May 19, 2006. This meeting was held to discuss the first draft of the Board staff Discussion Paper. OPG'S Prescribed Assets Financial Overview Nuclear Operations Overview Regulated Hydroelectric Operations Overview
May 18-06	The Board has issued its Cost Eligibility Order in relation to the consultative portion of this proceeding. Appendix A to the Order sets out a list of all participants in this proceeding. Cost Eligibility Order Additional Materials: Letter from Ontario Power Generation Inc. dated May 17, 2006 on requests for cost eligibility Letter to Ontario Power Generation Inc. dated May 12, 2006 on requests for cost eligibility Requests for cost eligibility Association of Major Power Consumers of Ontario Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Consumers Council of Canada Energy Probe Research Foundation Low Income Energy Network School Energy Coalition Vulnerable Energy Consumers Coalition
May 8-06	The first draft of Board staff's Discussion Paper on the regulatory options for setting payments for Ontario Power Generation Inc.'s prescribed generation assets has been issued for comment. Cover letter Draft Board Staff Discussion Paper
Apr 27-06	The Board issued a letter identifying the release dates for the various drafts of Board staff's Discussion Paper on the regulatory options for setting payments for Ontario Power Generation Inc's prescribed generation assets. Letter
Mar 21-06	The Board issued a "kick-off" letter outlining the process that it intends to follow in determining payment amounts for OPG's prescribed generation assets. The letter also addresses the issue of cost awards. Letter

CONTACT

For more information please contact Violet Binette at 416-440-7674 or by e-mail at violet.binette@oeb.gov.on.ca.