Hydro One 2026 Electricity Distribution Rates - Annual Update
Official title: 2026 electricity distribution rates, custom IR annual update
Hydro One is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve its electricity distribution rates for 2026. This is an annual update under their custom incentive regulation plan. The rates affect how much you pay for the delivery portion of your electricity bill.
Why This Matters
If you're a Hydro One customer in Ontario, this directly affects your electricity bill. The delivery charges on your bill could go up or down depending on what the OEB approves. This covers customers in areas like Orillia, Peterborough, and Chapleau.
What Could Change
The OEB will set new distribution rates for 2026 that appear on your electricity bill. Rate riders for deferral and variance accounts will be adjusted. Customers in different rate zones (Orillia, Peterborough, Chapleau) may see different impacts.
Key Issues
- What should the 2026 electricity distribution rates be for Hydro One customers?
- How should deferral and variance account balances be recovered through rate riders?
- What are the appropriate rates for different rate zones (Orillia, Peterborough, Chapleau)?
How to Participate
- Review the application and evidence documents to understand what Hydro One is proposing.
- Review the 2026 Bill Impacts document to see how the proposed rates would affect your bill.
- Check the procedural order for information on how to participate in this proceeding.