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Electricity Retailer Licence
Section 57(d) of the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998 provides that no person is permitted to retail electricity without a licence.
Retail, with respect to electricity, means:
(a) to sell or offer to sell electricity to a consumer;
(b) to act as agent or broker for a retailer with respect to the sale or offering for sale of electricity; or
(c) to act or offer to act as an agent or broker for a consumer with respect to the sale or offering for sale of electricity.
If you are interested in applying for an electricity retailer licence, refer to the link below and download an application form. A sample licence is available for viewing by clicking the link below. Complete and mail two copies of the application form to the Board, along with any required attachments and a cheque or money order in Canadian funds made payable to the ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD.
The application fee for an electricity retailer licence is $800. The annual registration fee for an electricity retailer is $800.
Licensees must comply with the Board's Retail Settlement Code, the Electricity Retailer Code of Conduct, and all other conditions set out in their licence.
For a list of active licensees and a list of current applicants, click on the links below:
If you require an amendment to your electricity retailer licence, please use the following link for more information about applications for licence amendments.