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In Ontario's gas sector, the OEB adjudicates rate applications, policy framework implementation, and utility cost recovery through evidence-based proceedings.
Its decisions shape customer charges, procurement treatment, infrastructure recovery, and service obligations.
OEB Gas Regulatory Adjudication
The process through which the regulator reviews utility evidence, stakeholder submissions, and legal tests to determine just and reasonable outcomes.
⚡ Regulatory outcomes depend on evidence quality, risk allocation logic, and consistency with statutory objectives.
During a cost-of-service proceeding, the utility seeks recovery for new integrity investments and procurement costs. The OEB tests prudence, cost allocation, and bill impacts before approving final rates.
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Last Updated: 2026-03-28