We’re excited to share an upcoming virtual forum focused on electrification and housing connections, hosted by the Tech Committee in partnership with the Electricity Distributors Association (EDA).

This event is designed to bring together local hydro companies and home builders to talk about how we can work better together. The goal is to improve how new homes get connected to the electrical grid—making the process smoother, faster, and more affordable, while keeping the system reliable.

First Session:
Date: October 15
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Online (link below)

Hosted by: Electricity Distributors Association (EDA) & Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA)
Facilitated by: Power Advisory

Ontario’s housing and energy sectors are entering a new era of collaboration and partnership.

With the Affordable Energy Act, 2024 and recent Ontario Energy Board (OEB) updates, the framework for connecting new housing developments to the electricity grid is changing to reduce costs, support growth, and balance fairness for ratepayers.

This forum will bring together local distribution companies (LDCs) and home builders to foster a mutual understanding of challenges and opportunities in the housing connection process.

The goal is to identify solutions that streamline connections, improve coordination, and enable housing delivery while maintaining system reliability and affordability.

Why Attend?

• Learn how new OEB rules, such as extended customer horizons and the Capacity Allocation Model (CAM), will shape connection planning.
• Hear directly from home builders and LDCs on growth expectations, connection processes, and lessons learned in the field.
• Explore emerging best practices, including EV-ready housing and approaches from other jurisdictions.
• Engage in a panel discussion and Q&A designed to surface practical solutions and opportunities for collaboration.

Format:
The morning will feature short presentations from both LDCs and home builders, followed by a panel discussion facilitated by Power Advisory.

Agenda Highlights:

• Policy & Regulatory Overview – Power Advisory
• Home Builder Perspectives – Growth plans, energy planning, field experience
• LDC Perspectives – Connections process, challenges, and emerging best practices
• Future Outlook – EV-ready housing, lessons from other jurisdictions
• Panel Discussion & Q&A

Join us on October 15th for this important dialogue on how Ontario can better align electricity infrastructure with housing growth.

The session will be interactive, with presentations and panel discussions featuring industry experts—including some of our own members.

MPORTANT NOTE: There is no webinar registration, if interested you can join on the 15^th using this link.