Should Entegrus Powerlines Raise Electricity Rates in 2026?
Official title: 2026 electricity distribution rates, cost of service
Entegrus Powerlines Inc. is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve new electricity distribution rates for 2026. This is a cost-of-service application, meaning the company is justifying its costs and proposing what customers should pay. Dozens of local residents have already submitted letters of comment on this case.
Why This Matters
Get your electricity from Entegrus? This decision directly affects your monthly bill. The OEB is reviewing whether the proposed rates are fair. Over 50 local customers have already weighed in—your voice can too.
What Could Change
The OEB will decide whether to approve, modify, or reject the proposed 2026 rates. If approved, your electricity distribution charges could change starting in 2026. The decision will also set how costs are allocated across different customer classes.
Key Issues
- Are the proposed 2026 distribution rates fair and reasonable?
- How should costs be allocated among residential, commercial, and industrial customers?
- Is the utility's cost structure appropriate?
How to Participate
- Review the case documents including the application, interrogatory responses, and procedural orders to understand the proposed rate changes.
- Submit a letter of comment to the Ontario Energy Board referencing case number EB-2025-0044. Many residents have already submitted comments on this case.