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Ontario Energy Board (OEB)
The independent regulator responsible for overseeing Ontario’s electricity and natural gas sectors.
The Ontario Energy Board regulates electricity and natural gas utilities to ensure that energy services are delivered safely, reliably, and at reasonable cost.
Key responsibilities include:
The OEB operates independently from government but implements policies established by the provincial government through legislation and directives.
Its regulatory decisions affect utilities, market participants, and electricity consumers across the province.
When an electricity distributor proposes new distribution rates, the Ontario Energy Board reviews the proposal and approves or modifies the rates through a regulatory process.
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