On Nov. 28, 2023, Enbridge Gas made the difficult decision to halt construction on the Selwyn Community Expansion project as a result of ongoing regulatory challenges.
Enbridge Gas filed our Leave to Construct (LTC) application for this project in January 2023, and though we received approval on Sept. 21, 2023, the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) has elected to hear an additional motion by an environmental advocacy organization. This process could take up to 60 days and could change the approval to proceed with this work. These additional steps and extended timelines create uncertainty, all for intervenor motions that in our view are outside the intent of the Natural Gas Expansion Program.
With the Leave to Construct approval now at risk, Enbridge Gas has an obligation to protect our shareholders and existing customers and will cease construction until the OEB’s process concludes and all appeal periods have expired.
Enbridge Gas remains committed to ensuring that homes, businesses, and local and Indigenous communities can access reliable, cost-effective natural gas under Phase Two of Ontario’s Natural Gas Expansion Program (NGEP) they have been waiting for.
To show your support and share your concerns, please reach out to the OEB at 1-877-632-2727, by email at Registrar@oeb.ca or by submitting a letter to:
Ontario Energy Board
2300 Yonge Street, 27th Floor
P.O. Box 2319
Toronto, ON
M4P 1E4
To speak to an Enbridge Gas representative, please call 1-833-356-2689 or email ceapplications@enbridge.com.
Bringing natural gas to your community
We are expanding natural gas to your area in Selwyn. Natural gas is a cost-effective solution that can help lower your energy bills.
Every business has its own unique energy needs, for a personalized estimate on how much you can save by switching to natural gas email at ceapplications@enbridge.com and we will let you know!
Check back often for the latest information about the project and start saving!
This project includes the construction of approximately 8.4 km of natural gas pipeline made possible by:
- A $1/ month contribution from new and existing natural gas utility customers in Ontario, which was implemented on July 1, 2019.
- An expansion surcharge of $0.23 per cubic metre of natural gas used will apply to all customers who connect to the community expansion pipe until the end of the expansion surcharge term.
- For example if a residential home used 2,320 m3 of natural gas per year this charge would be $0.23 m3 x 2,320 m3 / 12 months = $44/month.
- The ES is typically higher in the winter months when the heating system is in use vs summer months.
We’re working in many project areas across Ontario as we prepare for future natural gas community expansion projects as part of the Ontario Government’s Natural gas Expansion Program. Area residents may see our crews completing soil sampling, land surveying, test digs and holding field meetings, which are all activities that help inform our project routes and timelines for construction. This pre-work is ongoing, and you may occasionally notice equipment in operation, and some noise. We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause. This work is being conducted by Enbridge Gas employees, or contractors working on our behalf. All employees and contractors carry identification at all times.
Each project comes with its own complexities, regulatory requirements, permits, and consultation timelines, which are all factors in determining a project's start time and specific pipe location – and we are working through those conditions and requirements now, and are not in a position to share finalized project routes at this time.
This work is being conducted by Enbridge Gas employees, or contractors working on our behalf. All employees and contractors carry identification at all times.
Now is a great opportunity to start doing your research to look into a local Heating and Ventilation Contractor who you’d like to work with throughout the process of conversion. They can even submit the natural gas application form on your behalf. If you have questions in the meantime about the process or potential savings, please reach out to our Community Expansion Advisors and they’ll be able to assist you.
