Hydro Ottawa's 2026-2030 Electricity Rate Application
Official title: 2026 electricity distribution rates, custom IR
Hydro Ottawa is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve new electricity distribution rates for 2026 through 2030. This is a "custom incentive regulation" application, meaning the utility is proposing a multi-year rate plan rather than annual adjustments. The OEB will review whether the proposed rates are fair and reasonable for Ottawa-area electricity customers.
Why This Matters
Pay an electricity bill in Ottawa? This decision directly affects what you'll pay for the next five years. Hydro Ottawa serves over 360,000 homes and businesses. The rates approved here show up on the "delivery" line of your bill—separate from the cost of electricity itself.
What Could Change
The OEB could approve, modify, or reject Hydro Ottawa's proposed rates for 2026-2030. If approved as filed, your delivery charges would change according to the utility's five-year plan. The Board is also reviewing how costs are allocated between residential and business customers.
Key Issues
- What electricity distribution rates should Hydro Ottawa charge from 2026 to 2030?
- How should costs be allocated between different customer classes (residential, commercial, industrial)?
- Is Hydro Ottawa's proposed capital investment plan reasonable?
How to Participate
- Review the case documents filed in proceeding EB-2024-0115, including the application and procedural orders.
- Check the latest Procedural Order for current deadlines and next steps in the proceeding.