Hydro Hawkesbury 2026 Electricity Rate Adjustment

Official title: 2026 electricity distribution rates, IRM

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Hydro Hawkesbury Inc. is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve new electricity distribution rates for 2026. This is a routine annual rate adjustment under the Incentive Regulation Mechanism (IRM). The OEB reviews the application and supporting documents before deciding whether to approve the proposed rates.

Why This Matters

Live in Hawkesbury or the surrounding area? This decision affects your electricity bill. The approved rates determine how much you pay for delivery charges on your monthly hydro statement.

What Could Change

If approved, Hydro Hawkesbury's distribution rates for 2026 will be updated. This affects the delivery portion of electricity bills for all customers in their service area. The OEB may approve, modify, or deny the proposed rates.

Key Issues

  • What should the electricity distribution rates be for 2026?
  • Are the proposed rate adjustments reasonable under the Incentive Regulation Mechanism?

How to Participate

  1. Review the application documents filed with the Ontario Energy Board under case number EB-2025-0031.