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Dec 15, 2008
Lennox GS not required for reliability beyond September 2009
The Ontario Energy Board has decided that OPG's Lennox oil and gas-fuelled generating station will no longer be required for reliability reasons beyond September 30th, 2009. The decision acknowledges, however, that "alternative contractual support" beyond that date is anticipated--obtained through the OPA and justified for reasons of system adequacy, rather than local area reliability.
Sep 8, 2008
Hearings Underway on 20-Year Power Plan for Ontario
Hearings on the Ontario Power Authority’s 20-year power system plan began Monday, September 8. AMPCO, and the Alliance of Energy Consumers which it is leading, is arguing that the OPA seriously underestimates the impact of the plan on prices and consumer costs.
Sep 5, 2008
Hydro One Seeking Double-Digit Rate Hikes in 2009 and 2010
On September 30, Hydro One Networks Inc. plans to ask the Ontario Energy Board to approve rate increases of 29 to 37 per cent by 2010.
Jun 13, 2008
AMPCO Petitions Ontario Cabinet for Just and Reasonable Rates for Manufacturers
Following the Ontario Energy Board's dismissal of AMPCO's motion to eliminate discriminatory and excessive electricity distribution rates for Ontario manufacturers, AMPCO has brought a petition to the Lieutenant Governor in Council to review the Board's authority and set conditions the Board must meet.
May 22, 2008
OEB Dismisses AMPCO Motion to Review Decision on Oshawa Rates
Utility allowed to go on gouging its large customers to subsidize its shareholder
May 12, 2008
Province Appoints Hon. Howard Wetston to Second Five Year Term as OEB Chair
AMPCO is pleased to note that the Honourable Howard I. Wetston has been appointed as Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the Ontario Energy Board for a second five-year term, effective June 30, 2008.
Apr 28, 2008
AMPCO Files Evidence in OPG Payments Application
AMPCO has made a submission to the OEB in its hearing of an application by Ontario Power Generation for a significant rate hike. In their evidence, AMPCO experts Tom Adams and Dr. Larry Murphy describe both the peculiar nature of OPG’s ownership which shelters it from risks of any normal corporation and OPG’s history of broken promises on nuclear performance.
Apr 8, 2008
AMPCO Files Motion to Review OEB Decision on Oshawa PUC Rates
AMPCO today filed motions with the Ontario Energy Board requesting a re-hearing of the Board's recent decision setting rates for the Oshawa PUC and to combine this hearing with the revenue-to-cost ratio portion of the Hydro One distribution rates application.
Feb 14, 2008
OEB Denies Interim Payment Increase for OPG Regulated Assets
The Ontario Energy Board has denied a request by Ontario Power Generation for an interim order to increase payment amounts effective April 1, 2008. If granted, the request would have increased commodity costs to all consumers by 6 percent or $2.66/MWh.
Oct 12, 2007
AMPCO Comments on Licence Conditions for Smart Metering Entity
Customer information belongs to customers. AMPCO recommends that the smart metering entity be required to provide customers with easy access to their consumption information from the outset.
Aug 29, 2007
Hydro One Consults on 2008 Distribution Rates
Details available for second session of stakeholder consultations on the Hydro One 2008 Distribution Rate Application.
Aug 29, 2007
OEB Consults on Incentive-based Distribution Rates
New Date for 3rd Generation IRM Stakeholder Consultation Conference
Aug 17, 2007
OEB issues decision in Hydro One transmission rates case
Hydro One transmission revenues and rates to be reduced in new rates effective November 1.
Jun 5, 2007
AMPCO Files Final Argument in Hydro One Transmission Rates Case
AMPCO today filed its final argument in the OEB hearing of an application by Hydro One Networks Inc. for approval of transmission revenues and rates for 2007 and 2008.
Apr 12, 2007
OEB Decision on Ramp Rate Market Rule Amendment
The Ontario Energy Board has issued a decision with reasons denying the application by the Association of Major Power Consumers in Ontario for an Order revoking the market rule amendment establishing the ramp rate multiplier to be used in the market schedule.
Mar 27, 2007
AMPCO appeal of IESO ramp rate market rule goes to hearing
Mar 21, 2007
OEB issues decision in IESO 2007 Fees Submission
The Ontario Energy Board today approved a settlement between AMPCO, the IESO and other consumer groups to establish a consumers forum on electricity system operation issues. The consumers forum was opposed only by Ontario Power Generation.
Feb 9, 2007
AMPCO appeals IESO ramp rate market rule amendment
The Association of Major Power Consumers has filed an application with the OEB seeking a review of a market rule amendment made by the IESO that affects electricity prices.
Feb 9, 2007
OEB approves AMPCO's request for stay of IESO ramp rate market rule
The OEB has stayed the operation of a market rule amendment that would “Specify the Ramping Capability in the Market Schedule”, made by the IESO on January 18, 2007 and scheduled to come into effect on February 10, 2007. The stay will remain pending completion of the Board’s review of the amendment and issuance by the Board of its order embodying its final decision on AMPCO’s application for review of the amendment.
Dec 1, 2006
AMPCO comments on IPSP filing guidelines (EB-2006-0207)
AMPCO today submitted comments on the Draft Report of the Board on the Ontario Power Authority’s Integrated Power System Plan and Procurement Processes.
Aug 18, 2006
AMPCO comments on filing guidelines for transmission and distribution rates and projects (EB-2006-0170)
AMPCO has submitted comments to the Ontario Energy Board on draft filing guidelines for transmission and distribution rates and projects.
Jul 26, 2006
EB-2006-0064 Payment amounts for OPG prescribed assets
AMPCO has submitted comments on the recent Board staff discussion paper recommending a regulatory approach to setting payment amounts for the output of OPG prescribed assets.
Jul 25, 2006
EB-2005-0551 Adam White testifies at OEB hearing on Natural Gas Electricity Interface
AMPCO President Adam White testified on Thursday, July 21, before the Ontario Energy Board to address the reasons for AMPCO's intervention in the hearing and to provide AMPCO's views on the question of whether the gas storage business is competitive.
Jul 18, 2006
OEB Staff Proposal on minimum filing requirements for transmission and distribution rates and projects (EB-2006-0170)
OEB staff have proposed minimum filing requirements for electricity transmission and distribution rate applications and leave to construct projects.
Jul 6, 2006
OPG payment amounts for prescribed assets (EB029006-0064)
OEB staff have undertaken consultations and produced a disucssion paper on options for regulating payment amounts for OPG base load generation facilities.
Jun 5, 2007 Print Article
AMPCO Files Final Argument in Hydro One Transmission Rates Case

AMPCO's argument is available on-line at:

H1 2007 Transmission Rates Final Argument 20070605
http://www.ampco.org/assets/AMPCO H1 2007 Transmission Rates Final Argument 20070605.pdf