Regulation - LGIC
Streamlining and clarifying net metering regulatory requirements
Regulation Number(s):
O. Reg. 679/21
O. Reg. 389/10
O. Reg. 389/10
Instrument Type:
Regulation - LGIC
Bill or Act:
Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998 and Energy Consumer Protection Act 2010
Summary of Decision:
On November 10, 2023, Ontario filed amendments to O. Reg. 679/21 (Community Net Metering Projects) and O. Reg. 389/10 (General) to remove administrative burden and clarify regulatory requirements to support innovation and customer choice. The amendments will come into effect on January 1, 2024.
Analysis of Regulatory Impact:
Community Net Metering:
The regulatory amendments to O. Reg. 679/21 primarily impact the CNM demonstration project proponents. The estimated cost savings and hours saved for the project proponents are primarily related to eliminating the need to establish and maintain a new billing and settlement software system for the CNM demonstration project. The amendments are anticipated to have little to no impact on stakeholders beyond the CNM demonstration project proponents.
Third-Party Ownership Net Metering:
The regulatory changes to TPO net metering were exempt from the Regulatory Impact Analysis process as it pertains to aligning the regulatory language more clearly with the original policy intent.
The regulatory amendments to O. Reg. 679/21 primarily impact the CNM demonstration project proponents. The estimated cost savings and hours saved for the project proponents are primarily related to eliminating the need to establish and maintain a new billing and settlement software system for the CNM demonstration project. The amendments are anticipated to have little to no impact on stakeholders beyond the CNM demonstration project proponents.
Third-Party Ownership Net Metering:
The regulatory changes to TPO net metering were exempt from the Regulatory Impact Analysis process as it pertains to aligning the regulatory language more clearly with the original policy intent.
Further Information:
Link to Environmental Registry
O. Reg. 679/21 (Community Net Metering Projects)
Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998
O. Reg. 389/10 (General)
Energy Consumer Protection Act, 2010
Proposal Number:
23-ENDM023
Posting Date:
August 21, 2023
Summary of Proposal:
Community net metering and third-party ownership net metering are two initiatives the government has undertaken to help lower energy costs. We are proposing to make regulatory changes related to these initiatives to remove administrative burden and clarify regulatory requirements to support innovation and customer choice.
Contact Address:
Effective Date:
January 1, 2024
Decision:
Approved