The OEB recognizes that not every stakeholder may want or will be able to input at each point but the OEB will make every effort to enable broad-based participation that is as diverse as Ontario and its energy sector. Intervenors/ Associations/ Interest GroupsĮnergy/Special interests, Opinion Leaders & Academics Communities (Municipal Provincial, Shareholders)Įlectricity and Gas Distributors, Generators, Transmitters, Electricity Storage, Retailers, Marketers, Unit Sub-Meter Providers, IESO Consumersįederal, Provincial, Municipal, Indigenous As depicted in the below, our stakeholder universe is broad as we engage with a wide variety of interests. Improve communication with stakeholders regarding status of processes thatĬan be challenging due to lengthy and uncertain timelinesĮngaging with stakeholders is an important part of what we do in performing our mandate.
Implement tools to determine which stakeholders need to be involved based on potential impacts to their priorities and values, ensure fairness and manage fatigue Provide enterprise- wide governance on OEB’s approach to stakeholder engagementĮvaluate practices for continual improvementīetter ensure coordination of efforts, reduce burden and find efficiencies The implementation of the SEF will bring good governance, better coordination, implementation of enhanced tools and improved coordination to the OEB’s engagement approach. Engagement is an integral part of the OEB’s ability to execute our mandate, gain insights and deliver sound policy decisions that support sector sustainability and innovation, Ontario’s economy and to protect consumers and provide public value. The OEB engages with stakeholders to build mutually beneficial, enduring and trusted relationships with those affected by our work.
The OEB will provide clear objectives, opportunities for meaningful input, and will listen, hear and incorporate feedback into our work.įurthermore, the OEB will seek feedback on our engagement approaches to refine and continuously improve. The OEB’s stakeholder engagement framework will ensure accessible and fair participation that is transparent, well planned and efficiently coordinated.
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The SEF is designed to align programs and activities with OEB priorities, promote transparency and accountability in policy making, consider and manage stakeholder fatigue and deliver value for money for the people of Ontario. Each of these documents recommends the OEB develop our work through transparent and inclusive consultation processes. Launched in May 2021, the Stakeholder Engagement Framework (SEF) is a guide for the OEB’s go-forward approach, and a response to recommendations from the 2018 OEB Modernization Review Panel Report, the 2020 Mandate Letters issued to the OEB by the then-Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, the OEB’s 2020 Ipsos Stakeholder Survey and the OEB’s 2021 Top Quartile Regulator Report. Stakeholder and Consumer Advisory Groups.In particular, sector stakeholders and intervenors make a significant contribution to the work of the OEB through ongoing adjudicative and policy consultation processes and established advisory committees. To ensure a growing economy and improved quality of life for all Ontarians, the OEB must have the trust of the regulated community, the consumers we serve and the elected representatives to which we are accountable.
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