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PART II.3 CONSERVATION AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Definition
25.35.7 (1) In this section, “prescribed appliance or product” means an appliance or product that has been prescribed by regulation. 2018, c. 16, s. 2. Appliances and products, efficiency standards (2) No person shall offer for sale, sell or lease a prescribed appliance or product unless, (a) the appliance or product meets the efficiency standard or requirement that has been prescribed by regulation with respect to the appliance or product; and (b) a label or other marking prescribed by regulation that confirms compliance with the efficiency standard or requirement that has been prescribed by regulation with respect to the appliance or product is affixed to the appliance or product or provided with the appliance or product in the manner prescribed by regulation and under the circumstances prescribed by regulation. 2018, c. 16, s. 2. Labels (3) No person shall affix to or provide with a prescribed appliance or product a label or other prescribed marking prescribed by regulation unless the appliance or product meets the efficiency standard or requirement that has been prescribed by regulation with respect to the appliance or product. 2018, c. 16, s. 2. Application of subs. (2) (4) Subsection (2) does not apply to, (a) an appliance or product that is manufactured on or before a date prescribed by regulation and that is sold or leased on or before a date prescribed by regulation; or (b) a person who is not in the business of offering for sale, selling or leasing prescribed appliances or products. 2018, c. 16, s. 2. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2018, c. 16, s. 2 - 01/01/2019 Energy data
PART II.3 CONSERVATION AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Definitions
25.35.8 (1) In this section, “account holder” means a person or entity who has an account with an energy provider; (“détenteur de compte”) “energy” means electricity and such other types of energy prescribed by regulation for the purposes of this section; (“énergie”) “energy data” means such types or classes of data related to the consumption of energy as may be prescribed by regulation and such other data as may be prescribed by regulation; (“données énergétiques”) “energy provider” means such persons or entities prescribed by regulation for the purposes of this section. (“fournisseur d’énergie”) 2018, c. 16, s. 2. Requirement to make energy data available (2) On and after the date prescribed by regulation, every energy provider shall, in accordance with the regulations, make the energy data in respect of an account holder available to the account holder or to such other persons or entities as may be authorized by the account holder. 2018, c. 16, s. 2. Procurement (3) If an energy provider enters into a procurement process, contract or arrangement in relation to the acquisition or development of systems or technology to meet the requirements of subsection (2), the procurement process, contract or arrangement shall meet such criteria or requirements as may be prescribed by regulation. 2018, c. 16, s. 2. Additional requirements (4) In addition to the matters set out in this section, an energy provider shall comply with such other requirements as may be prescribed by regulation for the purposes of this section. 2018, c. 16, s. 2. Extension of time (5) The Board may, in the circumstances prescribed by regulation and subject to the requirements prescribed by regulation, with or without a hearing, extend the time period for when an energy provider must comply with subsection (2). 2018, c. 16, s. 2. Reports (6) An energy provider shall submit to the Board or to the Minister such reports and information as the Board or the Minister, as the case may be, may require from time to time. 2018, c. 16, s. 2. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2018, c. 16, s. 2 - 01/01/2019
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Regulations, transition
25.35.10 The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations governing transitional matters that, in the opinion of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, are necessary or desirable to facilitate the implementation of amendments to this Act arising from the enactment of the Green Energy Repeal Act, 2018 and to facilitate its implementation. 2018, c. 16, s. 2. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2018, c. 16, s. 2 - 01/01/2019 PART III   THE ELECTRICITY MARKETS Access to Transmission and Distribution Systems
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Mandatory connection to transmission or distribution system
25.36 (1) A transmitter or distributor shall connect a renewable energy generation facility to its transmission system or distribution system in accordance with the regulations, the market rules and any licence issued by the Board if, (a) the generator requests the connection in writing; and (b) the applicable technical, economic and other requirements prescribed by regulation or mandated by the market rules or by an order or code issued by the Board have been met in respect of the connection.  2009, c. 12, Sched. B, s. 8. Conflicts (2) In the event of a conflict between a regulation referred to in subsection (1) and an order or code issued by the Board, the regulation prevails.  2009, c. 12, Sched. B, s. 8. Regulations (3) A regulation referred to in subsection (1) may specify requirements which must be met in relation to the connection of renewable energy generation facilities to a transmitter’s transmission system or a distributor’s distribution system.  2009, c. 12, Sched. B, s. 8. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 12, Sched. B, s. 8 - 09/09/2009 25.37 Repealed: 2021, c. 25, Sched. 5, s. 1. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 12, Sched. B, s. 9 - 09/09/2009 2014, c. 7, Sched. 7, s. 11 - 01/01/2015 2021, c. 25, Sched. 5, s. 1 - 03/06/2021
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Use of IESO-controlled grid
27 A person shall not cause or permit electricity to be conveyed into, through or out of the IESO-controlled grid except in accordance with this Act and the market rules.  2004, c. 23, Sched. A, s. 39. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2004, c. 23, Sched. A, s. 39 - 01/01/2005
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Distributor’s obligation to connect
28 A distributor shall connect a building to its distribution system if, (a) the building lies along any of the lines of the distributor’s distribution system; and (b) the owner, occupant or other person in charge of the building requests the connection in writing.  1998, c. 15, Sched. A, s. 28. 28.1 Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2010, c. 8, s. 37 (3)
- no effect - see Table of Public Statute Provisions Repealed Under Section 10.1 of the Legislation Act, 2006 - 31/12/2020
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Distributor’s obligation to sell electricity
29 (1) A distributor shall sell electricity to every person connected to the distributor’s distribution system, except a person who advises the distributor in writing that the person does not wish to purchase electricity from the distributor.  1998, c. 15, Sched. A, s. 29 (1). Same (2) If, under subsection (1), a person has advised a distributor that the person does not wish to purchase electricity from the distributor, the person may at any time thereafter request the distributor in writing to sell electricity to the person and the distributor shall comply with the request in accordance with its licence.  1998, c. 15, Sched. A, s. 29 (2). Same (3) If a person connected to a distributor’s distribution system purchases electricity from a retailer other than the distributor and the retailer is unable for any reason to sell electricity to the person, the distributor shall sell electricity to the person.  1998, c. 15, Sched. A, s. 29 (3). Exemptions (4) The Board may exempt a distributor from any provision of this section if, after holding a hearing, the Board is satisfied that there is sufficient competition among retailers in the distributor’s service area.  1998, c. 15, Sched. A, s. 29 (4). Same (5) An exemption under subsection (4) may be subject to such conditions and restrictions as may be specified by the Board.  1998, c. 15, Sched. A, s. 29 (5). Same (6) The Board shall not exempt a distributor entirely from all the provisions of this section unless, after holding a hearing, the Board is satisfied that consumers in the distributor’s service area will continue to have access to electricity.  1998, c. 15, Sched. A, s. 29 (6).
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Conservation measures
29.1 (1) Subject to section 71 of the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998 and such limits and criteria as may be prescribed by the regulations, a transmitter, distributor or the IESO may provide services that would assist the Government of Ontario in achieving its goals in electricity conservation, including services related to, (a) the promotion of electricity conservation and the efficient use of electricity; (b) electricity load management; or (c) the promotion of cleaner energy sources, including alternative energy sources and renewable energy sources.  2004, c. 23, Sched. A, s. 40; 2014, c. 7, Sched. 7, s. 13. Same (2) Nothing in subsection (1) allows a distributor or transmitter to generate electricity by any means except through an affiliate approved by the Board under section 71 of the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998.  2004, c. 23, Sched. A, s. 40. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2004, c. 23, Sched. A, s. 40 - 01/01/2005 2014, c. 7, Sched. 7, s. 13 - 01/01/2015
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Allocation during emergencies, etc.
30 (1) If the supply of electricity to a distributor is interrupted or reduced as a result of an emergency or a breakdown, repair or extension of a transmission or distribution system, the distributor may allocate the available electricity among the consumers in its service area.  1998, c. 15, Sched. A, s. 30 (1). No breach of contract (2) An allocation of electricity under subsection (1) shall be deemed not to be a breach of any contract.  1998, c. 15, Sched. A, s. 30 (2). 30.1 Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2010, c. 8, s. 37 (4)
- no effect - see Table of Public Statute Provisions Repealed Under Section 10.1 of the Legislation Act, 2006 - 31/12/2020
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Termination of service
31 (1) A distributor may shut off the distribution of electricity to a property if any amount payable by a person for the distribution or retail of electricity to the property pursuant to section 29 is overdue.  1998, c. 15, Sched. A, s. 31 (1). Notice (2) A distributor shall provide reasonable notice of the proposed shut-off to the person who is responsible for the overdue amount by personal service or prepaid mail or by posting the notice on the property in a conspicuous place.  1998, c. 15, Sched. A, s. 31 (2). Recovery of amount (3) A distributor may recover all amounts payable despite shutting off the distribution of electricity.  1998, c. 15, Sched. A, s. 31 (3). Exception (4) A distributor shall not shut off the distribution of electricity to a property under subsection (1) during the period that begins on the day this subsection comes into force and ends on March 31, 2003 or during any other period prescribed by the regulations.  2002, c. 23, s. 3 (7). Restoration of electricity (5) If a distributor shuts off the distribution of electricity to a property under subsection (1) after November 11, 2002 and before April 1, 2003, or during a period prescribed by the regulations, the distributor shall, as soon as possible, (a) restore, without charge, the distribution of electricity to the property; and (b) compensate any person who suffered a loss as a result of the shut-off of electricity.  2002, c. 23, s. 3 (7). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 23, s. 3 (7), 6
- 09/12/2002 2010, c. 8, s. 37 (5)
- no effect - see Table of Public Statute Provisions Repealed Under Section 10.1 of the Legislation Act, 2006 - 31/12/2020
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Emergency termination of service
31.1 (1) A distributor may shut off the distribution of electricity to a property without notice if the distributor has reason to believe that a condition exists in respect of the property that threatens or is likely to threaten, (a) the safety of any person; or (b) the reliability of all or part of the distribution system.  2005, c. 33, s. 5. Notice (2) The distributor shall, (a) give the Electrical Safety Authority written notice of the shut-off under subsection (1) as soon as possible afterwards; and (b) post a notice of the shut-off under subsection (1) in a conspicuous place on the property within 10 days afterwards.  2005, c. 33, s. 5. Same (3) The notices under subsection (2) shall set out the reasons for the shut-off and the notice posted under clause (2) (b) shall describe the right to a review by the Board, as provided by subsection (6).  2005, c. 33, s. 5. Restoration of electricity (4) At the request of the owner or occupier of the property to have the distribution of electricity to the property restored, the distributor shall assess the conditions existing in respect of the property and, subject to any requirements under Part VIII, shall restore the distribution of electricity to the property as soon as possible after the distributor is satisfied that neither of the conditions described in clauses (1) (a) and (b) exists in respect of the property.  2005, c. 33, s. 5. Limit (5) Despite subsection (4), the distributor is not required to assess the conditions existing in respect of the property more than once every five days.  2005, c. 33, s. 5. Application for review (6) The owner or occupier of the property may file an application in writing to the Board to have the distribution of electricity to the property restored, but may not file an application with the Board without first making a request to the distributor under subsection (4).  2005, c. 33, s. 5. Same (7) The Board shall forward a copy of an application filed under subsection (6) to the distributor before commencing its review.  2005, c. 33, s. 5. Review by Board (8) Upon receipt of an application under subsection (6), the Board shall review the matter and, upon the completion of its review, if it finds that the distributor acted unreasonably in shutting off the distribution of electricity to the property or in failing to restore the distribution of electricity to the property, may make an order directing the distributor to restore the distribution of electricity to the property, subject to any requirements under Part VIII.  2005, c. 33, s. 5. Termination not a breach of contract (9) If the Board finds that the distributor did not act unreasonably in shutting off the distribution of electricity to a property under subsection (1), the shut-off of the distribution of electricity to the property shall be deemed not to be a breach of any contract.  2005, c. 33, s. 5. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2005, c. 33, s. 5
- 01/08/2006 Market Rules
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Amendment of market rules
33 (1) The IESO shall, in accordance with the market rules, publish any amendment to the market rules at least 22 days before the amendment comes into force.  2004, c. 23, Sched. A, s. 42. Notice to the Board (2) The IESO shall give the Board a copy of the amendment and such other information as is prescribed by the regulations on or before the date the IESO publishes the amendment under subsection (1).  2004, c. 23, Sched. A, s. 42. Board’s power to revoke (3) Despite section 4.1 of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act and section 35.1 of this Act, the Board may, not later than 15 days after the amendment is published under subsection (1) and without holding a hearing, revoke the amendment on a date specified by the Board and refer the amendment back to the IESO for further consideration.  2004, c. 23, Sched. A, s. 42. Application for review (4) Any person may apply to the Board for review of an amendment to the market rules by filing an application with the Board within 21 days after the amendment is published under subsection (1).  2004, c. 23, Sched. A, s. 42. Application of Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998 (5) Subsection 19 (4) of the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998 applies to an application under subsection (4).  2004, c. 23, Sched. A, s. 42. Review by Board (6) The Board shall issue an order that embodies its final decision within 120 days after receiving an application for review of an amendment.  2004, c. 23, Sched. A, s. 42; 2017, c. 2, Sched. 10, s. 1. Stay of amendment (7) No application for review of an amendment under this section shall stay the operation of the amendment pending the completion of the Board’s review of the amendment unless the Board orders otherwise.  2004, c. 23, Sched. A, s. 42. Same (8) In determining whether to stay the operation of an amendment, the Board shall consider, (a) the public interest; (b) the merits of the application; (c) the possibility of irreparable harm to any person; (d) the impact on consumers; and (e) the balance of convenience.  2004, c. 23, Sched. A, s. 42. Order (9) If, on completion of its review, the Board finds that the amendment is inconsistent with the purposes of this Act or unjustly discriminates against or in favour of a market participant or class of market participants, the Board shall make an order, (a) revoking the amendment on a date specified by the Board; and (b) referring the amendment back to the IESO for further consideration.  2004, c. 23, Sched. A, s. 42. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 23, s. 3 (10, 12)
- 09/12/2002; 2002, c. 23, s. 3 (11, 13) - no effect - see 2004, c. 23, Sched. A, s. 42 - 01/01/2005 2004, c. 23, Sched. A, s. 42 - 01/01/2005 2017, c. 2, Sched. 10, s. 1 - 22/03/2017
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Other reviews of market rules
35 (1) On application by a person who is directly affected by a provision of the market rules, the Board may review the provision.  2002, c. 23, s. 3 (20). Exception (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a provision of the market rules that was reviewed by the Board under section 33 or 34 within the 24 months before the application.  1998, c. 15, Sched. A, s. 35 (2). Review of market rule made by the Minister (3) Subsection (1) does not apply to a provision of the market rules that was made by the Minister before May 1, 2002 unless the application is made before May 1, 2005.  2004, c. 23, Sched. A, s. 44 (1). Restriction (4) An application shall not be made under this section by a market participant unless the applicant has made use of the provisions of the market rules relating to the review of market rules.  1998, c. 15, Sched. A, s. 35 (4). Stay of provision (5) An application under this section does not stay the operation of the provision pending the completion of the review.  1998, c. 15, Sched. A, s. 35 (5). Referral back to IMO (6) If, on completion of a review under this section, the Board finds that the provision is inconsistent with the purposes of this Act or unjustly discriminates against or in favour of a market participant or class of market participants, the Board shall make an order directing the IESO to amend the market rules in a manner and within the time specified by the Board.  1998, c. 15, Sched. A, s. 35 (6); 2004, c. 23, Sched. A, s. 44 (2). Publication (7) The IESO shall, in accordance with the market rules, publish any amendment made pursuant to an order under subsection (6).  1998, c. 15, Sched. A, s. 35 (7); 2004, c. 23, Sched. A, s. 44 (2). Further reviews (8) Sections 33 and 34 do not apply to an amendment made in accordance with an order under subsection (6).  1998, c. 15, Sched. A, s. 35 (8). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 23, s. 3 (20) - 09/12/2002 2004, c. 23, Sched. A, s. 44 (1, 2) - 01/01/2005
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Statutory powers of decision
35.1 The powers of the Board to make orders under sections 33, 34 and 35 shall be deemed to be statutory powers of decision for the purpose of the
Statutory Powers Procedure Act.  2000, c. 26, Sched. D, s. 1 (1). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2000, c. 26, Sched. D, s. 1 (1) - 06/12/2000
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Appeals from orders
36 (1) A person who is subject to an order made under the market rules may appeal the order to the Board if the order, (a) requires the person to pay a financial penalty or other amount of money that exceeds the amount prescribed by the regulations; (b) denies the person authorization to participate in the IESO-administered markets or to cause or permit electricity to be conveyed into, through or out of the IESO-controlled grid; or (c) terminates, suspends or restricts the person’s rights to participate in the IESO-administered markets or to cause or permit electricity to be conveyed into, through or out of the IESO-controlled grid.  1998, c. 15, Sched. A, s. 36 (1); 2004, c. 23, Sched. A, s. 45 (1). Other methods of resolution (2) An appeal shall not be commenced under subsection (1) unless the appellant has made use of the provisions of the market rules relating to dispute resolution.  1998, c. 15, Sched. A, s. 36 (2). Time for appeal (3) The appeal must be filed within the time prescribed by the rules of the Board.  1998, c. 15, Sched. A, s. 36 (3). Stay of order (4) An appeal does not stay the operation of the order pending the determination of the appeal unless the Board orders otherwise.  1998, c. 15, Sched. A, s. 36 (4). Same (5) In determining whether to stay the operation of an order, the Board shall consider, (a) the public interest; (b) the merits of the appeal; (c) the possibility of irreparable harm to any person; and (d) the balance of convenience.  1998, c. 15, Sched. A, s. 36 (5). Powers of Board (6) After considering the appeal, the Board may make an order, (a) dismissing the appeal; (b) revoking or amending the order appealed from; or (c) making any other order or decision that the IESO could have made.  1998, c. 15, Sched. A, s. 36 (6); 2004, c. 23, Sched. A, s. 45 (2). Same (7) In addition to its powers under subsection (6), the Board may also make an order revoking, suspending or adding or amending a condition of the appellant’s licence.  1998, c. 15, Sched. A, s. 36 (7). (8) Repealed:  2000, c. 26, Sched. D, s. 1 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2000, c. 26, Sched. D, s. 1 (2) - 06/12/2000 2004, c. 23, Sched. A, s. 45 (1, 2) - 01/01/2005
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Appeals from sanction orders
36.3 (1) The IESO may appeal to the Board an order, finding or remedial action made or taken by a standards authority in respect of a violation of a reliability standard in Ontario, subject to such limitations as may be prescribed by regulation.  2008, c. 7, Sched. G, s. 4. Other options to appeal (2) An appeal shall not be commenced under subsection (1) unless the IESO has commenced all other reviews and appeals available to it and such reviews and appeals have been finally determined.  2008, c. 7, Sched. G, s. 4. Time for appeal (3) The appeal must be filed within the time prescribed by the rules of the Board.  2008, c. 7, Sched. G, s. 4. Stay of order (4) An appeal does not stay the operation of the order, finding or remedial action pending the determination of the appeal unless the Board orders otherwise.  2008, c. 7, Sched. G, s. 4. Same (5) In determining whether to stay the operation of an order, finding or remedial action, the Board shall consider, (a) the public interest; (b) the merits of the appeal; (c) the possibility of irreparable harm to any person; and (d) the balance of convenience.  2008, c. 7, Sched. G, s. 4. Powers of Board (6) After considering the appeal, the Board may make an order, (a) dismissing the appeal; (b) revoking or amending the order, finding or remedial action appealed from; or (c) making any other order, finding or decision or taking any other remedial action that the standards authority could have made or taken.  2008, c. 7, Sched. G, s. 4. Same (7) In addition to its powers under subsection (6), the Board may also make an order, (a) revoking or suspending a condition of the IESO’s licence; (b) amending a condition of the IESO’s licence; or (c) adding a condition to the IESO’s licence.  2008, c. 7, Sched. G, s. 4. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2008, c. 7, Sched. G, s. 4 - 14/05/2008