Welland Hydro 2026 Electricity Rate Adjustment

Official title: 2026 electricity distribution rates, IRM

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Welland Hydro-Electric System Corp. is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve its electricity distribution rates for 2026. This is a routine annual rate adjustment under the Incentive Rate-Making framework. The OEB will review the application and decide whether to approve the proposed rates.

Why This Matters

Live in Welland or the surrounding area? This decision affects your electricity bill. The rates Welland Hydro charges for delivering power to your home could change in 2026.

What Could Change

The OEB may approve, modify, or deny the proposed 2026 distribution rates. If approved, Welland Hydro customers would see the new rates reflected on their electricity bills starting in 2026.

Key Issues

  • Should the proposed 2026 electricity distribution rates be approved?

How to Participate

  1. Review the 2026 IRM Application and supporting documents to understand the proposed rate changes.
  2. View all case documents for EB-2025-0004 to follow the proceeding.