EPCOR Natural Gas 2026 Rate Application - South Bruce Service Area

Official title: 2026 gas distribution rates, custom IR annual update, South Bruce service area

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EPCOR Natural Gas is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve its gas distribution rates for 2026 in the South Bruce area. This is an annual update under their custom incentive regulation framework. The OEB has already issued a decision and order on December 8, 2025.

Why This Matters

If you're a natural gas customer in the South Bruce area of Ontario, this decision directly affects your monthly bill. Rate changes approved by the OEB determine what you pay for gas delivery. Even small percentage changes add up over a year of heating your home.

What Could Change

The OEB has issued its decision on December 8, 2025. EPCOR's gas distribution rates for 2026 have been set. This determines delivery charges on customer bills in the South Bruce service area starting in 2026.

Key Issues

  • What gas distribution rates should EPCOR charge customers in 2026?
  • Are the proposed deferral and variance account balances appropriate?

How to Participate

  1. Review the Decision and Order issued December 8, 2025 to see the OEB's ruling on EPCOR's 2026 rates.
  2. View the original rate application and all case documents to understand what was proposed.

What Happened

The Ontario Energy Board issued its Decision and Order on December 8, 2025, concluding the rate proceeding for EPCOR Natural Gas's 2026 rates in the South Bruce service area.