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Consultation has concluded
In an effort to meet the provincial government’s red tape reduction initiative to reduce the number of times the words “must”, “shall”, “required” and “mandatory” that appear in several AUC rules governing the conduct of the retail electricity and natural gas markets.
The AUC invites any interested parties to participate in these discussions and provide input on how to improve regulatory efficiencies with regards to the following rules:
Rule 002: Service Quality and Reliability Performance Monitoring and Reporting for Owners of Electric Distribution Systems and for Gas Distributors
Rule 003: Service Standards for Energy Service Providers
Rule 028: Natural Gas Settlement System Code Rules
In an effort to meet the provincial government’s red tape reduction initiative to reduce the number of times the words “must”, “shall”, “required” and “mandatory” that appear in several AUC rules governing the conduct of the retail electricity and natural gas markets.
The AUC invites any interested parties to participate in these discussions and provide input on how to improve regulatory efficiencies with regards to the following rules:
Rule 002: Service Quality and Reliability Performance Monitoring and Reporting for Owners of Electric Distribution Systems and for Gas Distributors
Rule 003: Service Standards for Energy Service Providers
In an ongoing effort to identify areas to reduce 'red tape,' we would appreciate a response to the following questions by Friday, October 23, 2020:
Please explain the impact, if any, of removing the requirement to do interim settlement (Rule 021 Section 4.4.4 and Rule 028 Section 4.3.4) on your organization.
Is there a different settlement timing run that should be considered for removal instead (or in addition to). If so, please explain.
Retail Rules Reduction Review is currently at this stage
This consultation is open for contributions.
Submissions under review
this is an upcoming stage for Retail Rules Reduction Review
The AUC is reviewing and evaluating submissions and contributions to this consultation. The project team will report back on key outcomes.
Final report
this is an upcoming stage for Retail Rules Reduction Review
The final outcomes of the consultation will be shared on this project page. This may include a summary of all contributions collected as well as recommendations for future action.
