Greater Sudbury Hydro 2026 Electricity Rate Adjustment
Official title: 2026 electricity distribution rates, IRM
Greater Sudbury Hydro is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve new electricity distribution rates for 2026. This is a routine annual adjustment using the Incentive Rate-setting Mechanism (IRM), which ties rate changes to inflation. The OEB is reviewing the application and has asked the utility questions about its proposal.
Why This Matters
Live in Greater Sudbury? This decision affects your electricity bill. Distribution charges make up a chunk of what you pay each month. The OEB will decide whether the proposed rates are fair.
What Could Change
If approved, Greater Sudbury Hydro customers will see new distribution rates on their bills starting in 2026. The IRM formula typically results in modest annual increases tied to inflation, minus an efficiency factor.
Key Issues
- Are the proposed 2026 distribution rates reasonable for Greater Sudbury customers?
- Has Greater Sudbury Hydro correctly applied the IRM rate adjustment formula?
How to Participate
- Review the application summary and proposed tariff of rates to understand the proposed changes.
- Check the OEB case page for procedural orders that may outline how to participate or submit comments.