Proposed 2027 natural gas rates in Southern Bruce

If approved by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB), a typical residential customer in Southern Bruce could expect to pay approximately $6.00 more per month ($71 per year) under EPCOR's proposed mitigated approach, or approximately $15.50 more per month ($186 per year) under the standard approach, beginning January 1, 2027.

EPCOR has applied to update natural gas distribution rates in our Southern Bruce service area. The OEB will review the application and decide whether the proposed changes should take effect. The application also includes requests related to approved deferral and variance accounts and recovery of certain costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our application has been assigned OEB proceeding number EB-2026-0149

If approved by the OEB, a typical residential customer could see:

• Mitigated option: approximately $6.00 more per month ($71 per year)
• Standard (unmitigated) option: approximately $15.50 more per month ($186 per year)

Bill impacts for commercial, agricultural and industrial customers would vary depending on how much natural gas they use.

The OEB allows utilities to apply for annual rate adjustments through an approved rate-setting plan.

The proposed change helps support the ongoing operation and maintenance of Southern Bruce's natural gas system, so EPCOR can continue providing the safe, reliable service customers count on. 

The OEB will hold a public hearing to review our application. This hearing will be written and will include questions from the OEB and input from registered participants (called intervenors).

At the end of the hearing, the OEB will decide whether to approve the rate changes.

You have the right to be informed and to participate: 

• Review our application
• Submit a letter with your comments — your feedback will be considered during the hearing
• Apply to become an intervenor — you’ll be able to ask questions and share your perspective. To participate as an intervenor, apply by September 7, 2026. If you don’t apply by then, the hearing will proceed without further notice to you.

• File number: EB-2026-0149
• Visit the OEB website and enter the file number to access documents, instructions and updates.
• Questions? Call the OEB Consumer Relations Centre at 1-877-632-2727.