Should Oshawa PUC's 2026 Electricity Rates Be Approved?
Official title: 2026 electricity distribution rates, cost of service
Oshawa PUC Networks is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve new electricity distribution rates for 2026. This is a cost-of-service application, meaning the utility must justify its costs to set rates. The case is in the final stages, with an interim rate order already issued while the OEB makes its final decision.
Why This Matters
Live in Oshawa? Your electricity bill could change. Distribution charges are part of what you pay every month, and this decision sets those rates for 2026. Consumer groups and industrial users have already weighed in on whether the proposed costs are fair.
What Could Change
The OEB will decide what Oshawa PUC can charge for delivering electricity to homes and businesses. An interim rate order is already in effect. The final decision will set rates for 2026 and could affect how much you pay on the delivery portion of your bill.
Key Issues
- Are Oshawa PUC's proposed operating costs reasonable?
- How should costs be allocated among different customer classes?
- What capital investments should be included in rates?
How to Participate
- Review the case documents including the Interim Rate Order and Partial Settlement Proposal to understand the proposed rates.
- View all case documents on the OEB case page to follow the proceeding.