Rule 022 (effective July 1, 2025)

​Rule 022: Rules on Costs in Utility Rate Proceedings [PDF]

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 processes for interveners to request costs eligibility, funded participant status or an advance of funds.

Applicable forms

Rule 022 (effective May 2, 2016, to February 29, 2024)

​Rule 022: Rules on Costs in Utility Rate Proceedings [PDF]

Applicable forms and reference material

Applicable directives

Bulletin 2025-08 [PDF]

Related information

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

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