Electricity Transmission Rates for Five Nations Energy (2026-2030)

Official title: 2026-2030 electricity transmission revenue requirement

Closed Regulations & Permits Indigenous & Northern Natural Resources
Five Nations Energy Inc. asked the Ontario Energy Board to approve how much it can charge for electricity transmission from 2026 to 2030. The company operates transmission lines serving First Nations communities in northern Ontario. A settlement proposal was reached, and the OEB issued its decision in December 2025.

Why This Matters

Live in a First Nations community served by Five Nations Energy? Your electricity costs could change. The rates this company charges affect what you pay on your hydro bill. Northern Ontario communities depend on this transmission infrastructure.

What Could Change

The OEB has approved Five Nations Energy's transmission rates for 2026-2030. This sets how much the company can charge for moving electricity to northern First Nations communities. The decision affects the revenue the company collects and ultimately what customers pay.

Key Issues

  • What transmission rates should Five Nations Energy charge from 2026 to 2030?
  • What revenue does the company need to maintain its transmission infrastructure?

How to Participate

  1. Review the Decision and Order to see the OEB's final ruling on transmission rates.
  2. View the Notice of Hearing for information about how the proceeding was conducted.

What Happened

The Ontario Energy Board issued its Decision and Order on December 16, 2025, following a settlement proposal reached between the parties in November 2025. The proceeding concluded with approved transmission rates for Five Nations Energy Inc. for the 2026-2030 period.