Regulation - LGIC
Streamlining the Energy and Water Reporting and Benchmarking (EWRB) Exemption Process
Regulation Number(s):
O. Reg. 506/18
Instrument Type:
Regulation - LGIC
Bill or Act:
Electricity Act, 1998
Summary of Decision:
Ontario Regulation 506/18 (O. Reg. 506/18) under the Electricity Act, 1998 (EA), which sets out Ontario's Energy and Water Reporting and Benchmarking (EWRB) program for prescribed buildings 50,000 square feet and larger, was amended.
Building owners are required to report their energy and water consumption data to the Ministry of Energy by July 1 every year via Energy Star Portfolio Manager.
To promote administrative efficiency, the Ministry amended O.Reg. 506/18 to streamline the exemption process for eligible building owners by removing the requirement to submit supporting documentation when requesting either an on-going or annual exemption from reporting.
Building owners are required to report their energy and water consumption data to the Ministry of Energy by July 1 every year via Energy Star Portfolio Manager.
To promote administrative efficiency, the Ministry amended O.Reg. 506/18 to streamline the exemption process for eligible building owners by removing the requirement to submit supporting documentation when requesting either an on-going or annual exemption from reporting.
Analysis of Regulatory Impact:
It is anticipated that impacted reporters would be supportive of the changes as it would reduce the time and effort associated with EWRB annual submissions by eliminating the need to submit additional supporting documentation for each exemption criterion.
The amendments to O. Reg 506/18 would positively impact both large and small business property owners, by making the exemption process simpler and faster. All property owners eligible for an exemption would benefit from the proposed changes as it would save them approximately three hours every year, as well as associated compliance costs.
This will be especially helpful for small business property owners who may not have the staff capacity to complete the original regulatory requirements of providing supporting documentation with their exemption notice.
The amendments to O. Reg 506/18 would positively impact both large and small business property owners, by making the exemption process simpler and faster. All property owners eligible for an exemption would benefit from the proposed changes as it would save them approximately three hours every year, as well as associated compliance costs.
This will be especially helpful for small business property owners who may not have the staff capacity to complete the original regulatory requirements of providing supporting documentation with their exemption notice.
Further Information:
Electricity Act, 1998
Proposal Number:
23-ENDM027
Posting Date:
September 14, 2023
Summary of Proposal:
O. Reg 506/18 sets out Ontario's Energy and Water Reporting and Benchmarking (EWRB) program for prescribed buildings 50,000 square feet and larger. Building owners are required to report their energy and water consumption data to the Ministry of Energy (ENERGY) by July 1 every year via Energy Star Portfolio Manager.
To promote administrative efficiency, ENERGY is proposing to amend O.Reg. 506/18 to streamline the exemption process for eligible building owners by removing the requirement to submit supporting documentation when requesting either an on-going or annual exemption from reporting.
The process of a building owner providing ENERGY with a written notice, as well as documents supporting the exemption request may be considered burdensome by stakeholders. As such, removing the requirement to provide supporting documentation for each applicable exemption criterion could reduce the effort for building owners and contribute to red tape reduction.
To promote administrative efficiency, ENERGY is proposing to amend O.Reg. 506/18 to streamline the exemption process for eligible building owners by removing the requirement to submit supporting documentation when requesting either an on-going or annual exemption from reporting.
The process of a building owner providing ENERGY with a written notice, as well as documents supporting the exemption request may be considered burdensome by stakeholders. As such, removing the requirement to provide supporting documentation for each applicable exemption criterion could reduce the effort for building owners and contribute to red tape reduction.
Contact Address:
77 Grenville St, 5th Floor
Toronto ON M7A 2C1
Toronto ON M7A 2C1
Effective Date:
January 1, 2024
Decision:
Approved