Hydro One 2026 Electricity Distribution Rates (EB-2025-0030)

Official title: 2026 electricity distribution rates, custom IR annual update

open Regulations & Permits Finance & Consumer Natural Resources
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 electricity delivery—separate from the actual power you use.

Why This Matters

If you're a Hydro One customer in Ontario, this directly affects your electricity bill. The delivery charges on your bill come from rates like these. Even small percentage changes add up over a year. Customers in the Orillia, Peterborough, and Chapleau areas may see specific adjustments.

What Could Change

The OEB has already issued a partial decision in December 2025. New rate riders may be applied to recover past costs through deferral and variance accounts. Transmission service rates and sub-transmission rates for 2026 will be finalized. Your monthly delivery charges could increase or decrease depending on the final decision.

Key Issues

  • What should the 2026 electricity distribution rates be for Hydro One customers?
  • How should deferral and variance account balances be recovered from ratepayers?
  • What rate adjustments are needed for the Orillia, Peterborough, and Chapleau rate zones?

How to Participate

  1. Review the Notice of Application (English) to understand the rate application and how to participate.
  2. Review the 2026 Bill Impacts document to see how the proposed rates would affect your electricity bill.
  3. Browse all case documents including submissions from consumer groups and OEB staff.

Key Documents