Formalizing the Integrated Bulk System Planning Process
The IESO plans for the resources needed to meet Ontario’s future electricity needs. This includes forecasting electricity demand, conservation, supply and transmission to transparently identify needs for electricity services well in advance of when they occur. With the resource adequacy engagement underway to develop a robust framework of competitive mechanisms to meet Ontario’s resource adequacy needs in the short, medium and long term periods, the processes governing planning for the bulk power system must also evolve to coordinate with these changes.
The IESO will be seeking feedback from communities and stakeholders on the design of a formal integrated bulk system planning process, including:
- How bulk system planning should to evolve to respond to changes in electricity planning and markets
- How and where engagement should occur in developing bulk system plans
- How changes to the bulk planning process may affect communities and stakeholders
All comments and enquiries on this engagement can be directed to engagement@ieso.ca.
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 | Activities |
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2022 |
Finalization of the Bulk System Planning Process |
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Q3-Q4, 2021 |
IESO to present an overview of the Bulk System Planning Process detailed design and seek stakeholder feedback on select design elements of the process. |
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Q1, 2021 |
IESO to present an overview of the high level design of proposed changes to bulk system planning and seek stakeholder feedback on the process. |
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November 18, 2020 |
Overview of proposed Bulk System Planning Process presented in Planning and Overview webinar at the November Engagement Days |
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February, 2020 |
Update on Bulk System Planning Process presented at Technical Planning Conference |
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March 19, 2019 |
Stakeholder Feedback
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February 26, 2019 |
Bulk System Planning Webinar #2
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December 14, 2018 |
Stakeholder Feedback
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November 23, 2018 |
Phase 1 Bulk Planning Webinar
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November 7-8 & 21-22, 2018 |
Regional Energy Forums |
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October 22-24, 2018 |
First Nations Energy Symposium |
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September 13, 2018 |
IESO Technical Planning Conference |