Rules on Costs in Utility Rates Proceedings

Rules on Costs in Utility Rates Proceedings

​Rule 022 outlines the application process and requirements for cost recovery for participating in a rate proceeding. An intervener who has a substantial interest in the subject matter of the proceeding and does not have the means to raise sufficient financial resources is eligible for costs.

Eligible participants may file a costs claim within 30 days of the conclusion of a hearing or proceeding for reimbursement of legal and consultant fees incurred throughout the proceeding subject to the AUC’s scale of costs. Rule 022 also includes a process for interveners to request an advance of funds.

Previous versions of this rule and related bulletins can be found in the consultations library. Sort by topic (Rule 022) and by document type to find the information you are looking for.

• Summary of total costs and professional fees (Form U1 and U2)
• Affidavit of fees and disbursements
• Cost claim example

• Rule 022 Costs Eligibility Form
• Rule 022 Costs Application Form
• Rule 022 Participant Costs Spreadsheet