Course Summary - Cost Of Service Re-basing: Module 2

MEARIE'S Regulatory Specialist Certificate program is unique in the province. It begins with a review of the principles of economic regulation, building up to an in-depth understanding of how and why regulation is implemented in Ontario using case studies on specialized topics. The program is provided in three discrete two-day modules. It will be of interest to staff from all functional areas and levels of the organization, as well as to those interested in pursuing a career in the energy sector. The three modules are:

Introduction to Economic Regulation (Module 1)

Cost of Service Re-basing (Module 2)

Advanced Regulatory Topics (Module 3)

Participants can register for one or more of the two-day modules, and those who successfully complete all three modules will receive MEARIE's Regulatory Specialist Certificate.

This two-day module is designed to provide a thorough overview of cost of service applications. Participants will review the interests and expectations of intervenors and Ontario Energy Board (OEB) staff through a focused review of Cost of Service (COS) applications. Topics will include Load Forecasting, Cost Allocation and Rate Design, Chapter 5 Filing Requirements and other areas of interest related to current minimum filing requirements. Throughout this module, the role of written evidence, numerical data, diagrams and special studies will be reviewed and discussed. The facilitators will highlight the practical aspects of the OEB processes using examples drawn from applications and provide “lessons learned” through their experiences in navigating the regulatory processes.

Cost of Service Applications: Filing Requirements,
- Operating Expenses (OM&A) and Capital Investments,
- Load Forecast (including CDM adjustment) and the Revenue Requirement,
- Cost Allocation and Rate Design,
- Deferral and Variance Accounts
The session will also provide participants with some of the soft skills that are so important when dealing with regulatory issues, such as explaining the “story” or “narrative” behind the LDC and the application, and targeting key messages to stakeholders, ratepayers and Board staff.

This course starts at 8:30 AM and finishes at approximately 4:30 PM. Voucher for the complementary breakfast will be available commencing at 7:30 AM daily. Please see the hotel Banquet Professionals for breakfast voucher the day you arrive.

Early Bird pricing in effect up to 4 weeks in advance of the session date.

Full refund less a service fee of 20% of the registration fee (plus 13% HST) will be made on cancellations received in writing ten working days prior to the course dates, after which no refunds will be made. Substitution of registrants from the same company may be made up to the course date. The MEARIE Group reserves the right to postpone or cancel any activity in the event of low enrollment. If this occurs, a full refund will be provided or we can transfer the fee to the next scheduled class.

PLEASE NOTE THIS SESSION IS ONLY OFFERED IN-PERSON. The Hybrid / Virtual option is not available.

Coordinators:

MEARIE Training Department - training@mearie.ca

Address:

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

Parking at the Novotel Toronto Vaughan Center Hotel is complimentary. Accommodation is the responsibility of the individual registrant, and is not included in our course fees. To book your guest room reservation; please contact the Novotel Toronto Vaughan Centre's reservation department directly at 905.660.0212 or via email at reservations@novotelvaughan.com. When booking your stay, please mention you are with The MEARIE Group for our preferred corporate rate.