MEDIA ADVISORY - Ontario Energy Board Coming to Port Colborne and Gananoque to Hear From Consumers

TORONTO, Aug. 31, 2016 /CNW/ - The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) is bringing the rate decision-making process to Port Colborne and Gananoque. The province's energy regulator has received a five-year rate application from Canadian Niagara Power Inc./Eastern Ontario Power that may change rates beginning January 1, 2017. The OEB is hosting public meetings to help consumers:

• Learn more about Canadian Niagara Power Inc./Eastern Ontario Power's costs and rate application;
• Find out how they can get involved in the OEB's process; and
• Provide their comments to the OEB about Canadian Niagara Power Inc./Eastern Ontario Power's application.

For Fort Erie and Port Colborne Customers
When: Tuesday September 13, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.)
Where: Vale Health and Wellness Centre, Golden Puck Room, 550 Elizabeth St., Port Colborne, Ontario

For Gananoque Customers
When: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.)
Where: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 92, 55 King St. E., Gananoque, Ontario

Media are welcome to attend. 

Consumers are invited to make a five minute presentation at the meeting by first contacting the OEB at [email protected] or by calling 416-440-7605 and quoting file number EB-2016-0061.

For more information about how to get involved in the OEB's rate decision-making processes, please visit: ontarioenergyboard.ca/consumervoice.

About the OEB

The Ontario Energy Board is an independent and impartial public regulatory agency. We make decisions that serve the public interest. Our goal is to promote a sustainable and efficient energy sector that provides consumers with reliable energy services at a reasonable cost.

SOURCE Ontario Energy Board

Media Inquiries: 416-544-5171; Public Inquiries: 416-314-2455, 1-877-632-2727