Gas-Electric Coordination Enhancements
The coordination of gas and electricity resources is taking on a greater importance in the reliable operation of Ontario's electricity system. The IESO continues to work with both natural gas generators and pipelines to enhance communication and coordination to ensure system reliability.
The need to share information between the natural gas generators in Ontario with natural gas pipeline companies is consistent with activities initiated in other jurisdictions. On June 14, 2014, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an order (FERC Order 787) authorizing the communication of operational information between Natural Gas Pipelines and Electric Transmission Operators including independent system operators (ISOs) in the USA. This authorization includes, among other things, the sharing of gas generator schedules with gas pipeline and storage providers.
The IESO has received input from many natural gas representatives in Ontario that support this coordination effort and invites the broader stakeholder community to learn more about these efforts and the benefits they will provide for Ontario.
See OEB 2014 Natural Gas Market Review.
This engagement initiative is open to all interested stakeholders and will be of particular interest to natural gas generators and natural gas pipeline companies with operations in Ontario.
Documents referenced on this page, but not posted, can be obtained by contacting engagement@ieso.ca with a link to the web page that lists the document and advise whether it needs to be provided in an accessible format. Please allow a minimum of one business day for a response.
Schedule of Activities
Date |
Supporting Material and Expected Actions |
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November 10, 2016 |
Update – Gas-Electric Alignment study released
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January 2016 |
Stakeholder engagement initiative completed
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January 20, 2016 |
Webinar
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August 14, 2015 |
Stakeholder Feedback
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August 5, 2015 |
Gas‐Electric Coordination Enhancements - Stakeholder Feedback Extension
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July 28, 2015 (New Date) |
Webinar - Next Steps in the Gas-Electric Coordination Enhancements
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July 7,2015 |
IESO Response to Stakeholder Feedback |
May 15, 2015 |
Stakeholder Feedback
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May 7, 2015 |
Webinar to present overview of enhancements to gas-electric coordination efforts
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