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Transmitter Selection Framework

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Following the release of the Powering Ontario’s Growth (POG) report in July 2023 and in response to the July 10 letter from the Minister of Energy, the IESO is launching an engagement initiative on the development of a Transmitter Selection Framework (TSF), a key initiative that will support the Ministry’s planned actions as set out in the POG report. As indicated in the July 10 letter, the IESO has been asked to report back to the Minister on its progress towards development of a TSF by Summer 2024.

Given the growing role that transmission will play in maintaining reliability and in driving the energy transition, the IESO will work to design the TSF as a predictable and efficient process that aligns with bulk system and regional planning.

In order to support its report back to the Minister and to advance the work on the development of the TSF, the IESO will commence public engagement with Indigenous Communities, Ontario municipalities and industry stakeholders, starting in November 2023. To support the engagement process, the IESO will post a draft engagement plan that will outline expected engagement activities, timelines and considerations for how stakeholders and communities will be engaged to advance the IESO’s efforts in developing the proposed TSF and report back to the Minister.

The engagement plan associated with the TSF development will be executed in alignment with the IESO’s engagement principles. For comments and inquiries, please contact  engagement@ieso.ca

Schedule of Activities

Timing

Engagement Activity

Expected Actions

Summer 2024

  • Report back to the Minister of Energy
 

October 2, 2024

IESO Response to Feedback Received

 

August 9, 2024

Feedback due following the July 25 webinar.

Feedback Received:

 

July 25, 2024

Focused Public Engagement Session: Commercial considerations, readiness and participation consideration; Indigenous participation, regulatory considerations, and expected next steps

Recorded Presentation

This webinar was presented during the IESO's July stakeholder engagement sessions, see full agenda for more information.

July 5, 2024

Following the June 19 engagement webinar, the IESO is seeking feedback from participants on the items discussed during the webinar.

Feedback Received:

 

June 19, 2024

Focused Public Engagement Session: Evolution of Transmission Planning to support competitive transmission development

Recorded Presentation

This webinar was presented during the IESO's June stakeholder engagement sessions, see full agenda for more information.

May 10, 2024

Following the April 24 engagement webinar, the IESO is seeking feedback from participants on the items discussed during the webinar.

Feedback Received:

 

April 24, 2024

Focused Public Engagement Session: Preliminary Indigenous Participation considerations

Recorded Presentation

This webinar was presented during the IESO's April stakeholder engagement sessions, see full agenda for more information.

April 19, 2024

Following the March 27 engagement webinar, the IESO is seeking feedback from participants on the items discussed during the webinar.

Feedback Received:

 

March 27, 2024

Focused Public Engagement Session: Preliminary Technical considerations

Recorded Presentation

March 20, 2024

Following the February 29 engagement webinar, the IESO is seeking feedback from participants on the items discussed during the webinar.

Feedback Received:

 

February 29, 2024

Focused Public Engagement Session: Context and Preliminary Process & Commercial Considerations

  • Provide information regarding the context underpinning the need to design a Transmitter Selection Framework for future transmission projects in Ontario.
  • Solicit initial feedback on preliminary procurement-process and commercial arrangement considerations.
  • Presentation
  • Feedback Form

Recorded Presentation

January – June 2024

 

  • Focused Engagement Sessions
  • Outreach to Indigenous communities and municipalities
  • 1-on-1 discussions, as needed
 

December 15, 2023

Following the November 22 engagement webinar, the IESO is seeking feedback from participants on the items discussed during the webinar.

Feedback Received:

 

November 22, 2023

Public Engagement Session to:

  • Raise Awareness: Educate stakeholders and communities about the importance of their input into the TSF
  • Solicit Feedback: Enable stakeholders to provide input regarding the TSF engagement approach
  • Presentation
  • Feedback Form

Recorded Presentation

This webinar was presented during the IESO's November stakeholder engagement sessions, see full agenda for more information