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timeofuseTime-of-Use Pricing Mandated
 
On June 24, the OEB issued a proposed determination with
respect to the establishment of mandatory time-of-use (TOU) dates
for customers on the Regulated Price Plan (RPP). Previously the
implementation of TOU pricing on a mandatory basis had been
deferred due to the more wide-spread deployment of time-of-use
meters and the development of the meter data management and
meter data repository (MDM/R).
 
The OEB believes it is now time to mandate the TOU dates to
distributors.  Due to the realities of MDM/R enrollment testing and
transition to production as well as the varying complexities of meter
enrollment for distributors of different sizes, the OEB has proposed
staggering the activities and recommends distributor specific TOU
dates rather than a province-wide standard. Specific dates are to be
established with reference to the start date of meter enrollment with
the MDM/R rather than a pre-determined date. Dates will vary
depending on whether the distributor has commenced  MDM/R
enrollment testing and whether their meter enrollment date has
passed.
 
Rodan's metering services for LDCs provide experienced assistance
in each aspect of the above process. Its installation services allow
distributors to achieve their meter enrollment targets and its project
management and assistance with the specific reporting requirements
such as the "Self-certification for enrollment testing" are invaluable to
distributors committed to achieving challenging time lines.  
 
For details on Rodan's services see-
 
 
strategiesStrategies to Meeting OEB CDM Targets
 
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure issued a directive to the
OEB at the end of March to amend certain electricity distributors'
condition of licence to include achieving specific CDM targets.
On June 22, the OEB issued a Notice of Proposal to issue a new
CDM code for electricity distributors. The deadline for written
comment on the code is July 21, 2010. The code will include rules
relating to the reporting requirements and performance incentives
associated with the CDM Programs.
 
The total proposed CDM targets (posted for comment separately
from the code) to be allocated to respective distributors are 1,330 MW of provincial peak demand persisting at the end of the four year period  beginning January 1, 2011; and, 6,000 GWh of reduced electricity consumption accumulated over the four year period. 
Setting realistic CDM targets can be a difficult task but achieving
these targets is often even more elusive. With years of experience
working in CDM and M&V, Rodan can help your utility develop its
OEB CDM Strategy and implement the plan to attain your CDM
targets. 
 
By acting as an extension of the LDC, whether under the utility's
existing brand or developing a new brand, Rodan brings its
experience to every aspect of the project whether design,
development, implementation or on-going support. Having worked
with each industry sector in Ontario and with each customer class
(residential, commercial, industrial and institutional power consumers) Rodan has unparalleled  experience and a proven track-record in developing and delivering CDM initiatives.  We would be pleased to discuss how we can assist your utility meets its requirements.
 
For further details on how Rodan can facilitate the implementation of
CDM programs see-
 
 
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recoveringRecovering Costs of Connecting Renewable Generation
 
The OEB has issued its report Rate Protection and the Determination of Direct Benefits under Ontario Regulation 330/09. The Green Energy Act introduced a mechanism whereby some of the Board-approved costs incurred by a distributor when connecting a renewable energy generation facility to its distribution system may be recovered from all provincial ratepayers rather than solely from the ratepayers of the distributor making the investment. This regulation sets out the framework for the determination of the amount which may be recovered from all provincial ratepayers.
 
The amount the Board determines to represent the 'direct benefits'
that accrue to prescribed customers of the distributor will also
represent the amount that will be recovered from the distributor's
customers. The Board is initiating a consultation process to address
how the Board should determine what constitutes those
 
specificsSpecifics of Generation Ownership and Operation for Distributors
 
With the new provision to the Ontario Energy Board Act 1998, by the Green Energy Act, electrical distributors are now able to own and operate certain energy generation and storage facilities. Several issues have been raised by industry as to the specifics in applying the new 71(3) section of the OEB Act. Questions addressed in this compliance bulletin from the OEB include a definition of the term 'own' and how to address situations where ownership is not a standard direct ownership situation. It also defines the specifics of ownership and operation and who retains the responsibility and accountability to the OEB. The bulletin clarifies whether a distributor may own and operate more than one qualifying facility and whether it can own and operate a facility outside its licensed service area. The final note in the bulletin deals with section 80 that requires distributors to give notice when proposing to acquire an interest, construct a generation facility, or  purchase shares of a corporation that owns a generation facility. For specifics of the bulletin see-
http://www.oeb.gov.on.ca/OEB/_Documents/Compliance/Compliance-Bulletin_20100707.pdf
 
industrialIndustrial Accelerator Targeted at Transmission Connected Customers
 
At the end of June, the OPA launched the Industrial Accelerator program, an energy-efficiency program for large industrial companies that are directly connected to the transmission system. The five year program will provide financial incentives of up to 70% of eligible capital costs to encourage investment in innovative process changes and equipment retrofits so that the rate of return is competitive with other capital projects. In return, participating companies will contractually commit to achieving specific conservation targets within a set period of time and to maintaining them over the term of the contract. Forty-five large industrial companies are eligible to participate in the program. These include companies in the pulp and paper, iron and steel, mining, auto assembly and parts, chemicals, petroleum refining, smelting and refining, and cement industries. For full details of program see- http://business.everykilowattcounts.com/ind/programs-incentives-rebates-Energy-Efficiency.php
 
newregsNew Regs Target Retailers and Suite Metering
 
The Ontario government has issued draft regulations relating to energy retailers and suite metering as part of the Energy Consumer Protection Act, 2010.  It is intended to protect consumers from hidden contract costs, excessive cancellation fees, and negative-option contract renewals. This legislation is also intended to facilitate individual suite metering in apartment buildings in order for tenants to have more control over energy costs.
 
Comments can be made by August 15th. Among the critical aspects of these proposed regs relating to metering, include:
· Enabling the installation of suite meters in both residential rental and commercial buildings;
· Requiring the installation of suite meters in new residential buildings (except in social housing projects);
· Enabling billing of consumers following suite meter installation;
· Setting disclosure requirements, including ensuring that suite meter providers make available information required by landlords;
· Disallowing metering of electric heat in residential rental buildings; and
· Transitioning existing lawful suite meter arrangements and existing licenses of smart sub-meter providers into the new regime created by the ECPA.
 
http://www.ontariocanada.com/registry/showAttachment.do?postingId=3682&attachmentId=4534
 
Rodan is a leading metering service provider and has been supporting utility metering departments for the past three decades.  We look forward to continue to support Ontario's LDCs with a full suite of suite metering services.  For more information see-
 
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