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Introduction To Economic Regulation: Module 1

Mar 26, 2026 - Mar 27, 2026, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Price: $2,650.00 + HST

Course Summary:

This two-day module will provide participants with a practical working knowledge and understanding of the theory of regulation and how it is applied to Local Distribution Companies (LDC) in Ontario. This module will focus on the Ontario Energy Board’s (OEB) legislative mandate, its policies and priorities and review its processes so that participants will have an in-depth understanding of Ontario’s complex regulatory environment. The facilitators will use practical examples to clarify the OEB’s practices.

Location

Novotel Hotel Training Facility, 200 Bass Pro Mills Drive Vaughan , Ontario , L4K 0B9

Course Outline

The following topics will be covered:

• Fundamentals of economic regulation in Ontario: purpose of economic regulation and regulatory principles, Ontario’s legislative and regulatory environment, roles and responsibilities of Ontario’s regulatory agencies

• Understanding OEB processes, methods and practices: policy consultations and Directives, Orders, Licenses and Codes

• The changing regulatory environment: an overview of the Renewed Regulatory Framework (RRF) with a focus on productivity and continuous improvement expectations for LDCs in Ontario

• The Regulatory Cycle: RRF Incentive Regulation Mechanism, business and regulatory planning, rate making, reporting and compliance, and current challenges

Who should attend?

This course is designed for staff from all functional areas and levels of the organization, as well as to those interested in pursuing a career in the energy sector.

Additional Info

This module is part 1 of the 3 part Regulator Specialist Certificate Program.

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Course Outline

The following topics will be covered:

• Understanding OEB processes, methods and practices: policy consultations and Directives, Orders, Licenses and Codes

• The changing regulatory environment: an overview of the Renewed Regulatory Framework (RRF) with a focus on productivity and continuous improvement expectations for LDCs in Ontario

• The Regulatory Cycle: RRF Incentive Regulation Mechanism, business and regulatory planning, rate making, reporting and compliance, and current challenges

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for staff from all functional areas and levels of the organization, as well as to those interested in pursuing a career in the energy sector.

Additional Information

This module is part 1 of the 3 part Regulator Specialist Certificate Program.

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Novotel Hotel Training Facility, 200 Bass Pro Mills Drive Vaughan , Ontario , L4K 0B9

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