Sector Evolution
The Smart Metering Entity (SME) is required by the OEB to undertake an assessment to expand third-party access to smart meter data following a Decision by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) in 2022. The assessment needs to evaluate the opportunity to include more organizations beyond the initially approved ones (Canadian Government Entities) and may address other opportunities for data access expansion (processes undertaken, eligible data sets, costing models, etc). To achieve this, the SME is embarking on an inclusive and transparent consultation and engagement plan that will be taking place over the next months, starting in October 2023. Key parties, such as existing and potential new third party access organizations, as well as key stakeholders such as past intervenors in SME applications, the Electricity Distributors Association, the Information and Privacy Commissioner, and many others will be engaged in this process. Besides engaging the local interest, the SME will also be learning from other jurisdictions to maximize our understanding of data access programs and reflect meaningfully for the Ontario’s context. The engagement and consultation process will commence with targeted outreach in October 2023, all the way to Q1 2024. Our engagement will encompass a diverse group of stakeholders, including LDCs, developers/generators, transmitters, industry electricity consumers, municipalities, and Indigenous communities. To stay informed and contribute your thoughts, please reach out to us by emailing engagement@ieso.ca
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July 1, 2026 |
Third Party Access expansion went live allowing Canadian Status Non-Governmental Entities to request Ontario’s Smart Metering Data. |
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March 31, 2026 |
The OEB released decision and order EB-2025-0272 approving the IESO’s application. |
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December 10, 2025 |
The IESO submitted an application to the OEB to approve fees for providing Smart Metering Data to Canadian Status Non-Governmental Entities. |
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December 16, 2024 |
The IESO submitted a report describing the scope of the SME’s assessment and its findings with the OEB. |
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April 30, 2024 |
The IESO submitted the SME Annual Cost & Variance report to the OEB with an added appendix to provide an Update on Status on Activities Undertaken in Support of Expanding Third Party Access. |
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Q1 2024 |
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December 21, 2023 |
Following the November 30 engagement webinar, the IESO is seeking feedback from participants on the items discussed during the webinar. |
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December 19, 2023 |
Following the November 28 engagement webinar, the IESO is seeking feedback from participants on the items discussed during the webinar. No feedback received. |
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December 18, 2023 |
Following the November 27 engagement webinar, the IESO is seeking feedback from participants on the items discussed during the webinar. No feedback received. |
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November 30, 2023 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
Engagement Webinar - Associations & Agencies |
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November 28, 2023 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
Engagement Webinar - Industry All (Banking, Legal Services and Consultants) |
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November 27, 2023 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
Engagement Webinar - Energy Sector |
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November 2, 2023 |
Following the October 19 engagement webinar, the IESO is seeking feedback from participants on the items discussed during the webinar. No feedback received. |
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October 19, 2023 |
Engagement Webinar The IESO will host an informative webinar to solicit feedback on the expansion of smart meter data access beyond Canadian government entities. |
This webinar was presented during the IESO's October stakeholder engagement sessions, see full agenda for more information. |
