Wataynikaneyap Power 2026 Transmission Rates - EB-2025-0192

Official title: 2026 revenue requirement

Closed Regulations & Permits Indigenous & Northern Natural Resources
Wataynikaneyap Power wants to set its electricity transmission rates for 2026. This Indigenous-led company operates the Watay Power Line, which connects remote First Nations communities in northwestern Ontario to the provincial grid. The Ontario Energy Board has already approved a settlement proposal and issued a decision.

Why This Matters

Live in a remote First Nations community in northwestern Ontario? This company provides your connection to reliable grid power. The rates they charge affect what Ontario electricity customers pay overall. Several First Nations have submitted letters supporting this application.

What Could Change

The OEB has issued a Decision and Order on December 16, 2025. This sets the transmission rates Wataynikaneyap Power can charge for 2026. These costs get passed through to all Ontario electricity ratepayers as part of transmission charges on their bills.

Key Issues

  • What transmission rates should Wataynikaneyap Power charge for 2026?
  • How should deferral and variance accounts be handled?

How to Participate

  1. Review the Decision and Order issued December 16, 2025 to see the OEB's ruling.
  2. View the original application and all case documents for background.

What Happened

The Ontario Energy Board issued a Decision and Order on December 16, 2025, following a settlement proposal submitted November 10, 2025. Multiple First Nations communities submitted letters of comment supporting the application, including Kingfisher Lake First Nation, Sandy Lake First Nation, Wunnumin Lake, Wapekeka, and others.

View Final Decision

Key Documents