Oshawa PUC Networks 2026 Electricity Rate Application
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 an advanced stage with hearings completed and an interim rate order already issued.
Why This Matters
Live in Oshawa? Your electricity bill could change. Distribution charges are part of what you pay monthly, and this decision sets those rates for 2026. The OEB is weighing whether the utility's proposed costs are reasonable.
What Could Change
The OEB will decide what Oshawa PUC can charge for delivering electricity to homes and businesses. An interim rate order was issued in December 2025, with final rates still pending. The decision will affect monthly bills for all Oshawa electricity customers.
Key Issues
- Are the utility's proposed operating costs reasonable for 2026?
- How should costs be allocated among different customer classes?
- What is the appropriate rate of return for the utility?