Resource Acquisition
The IESO is engaging on the next proposed Long-Term procurement, the Long-Term 2 Request for Proposals (LT2 RFP). This procurement is part of the IESO’s broader Resource Adequacy Framework – an enduring approach to identifying the type of acquisition activity to use to resolve system needs. The framework contemplates a multi-pronged approach to secure resources, generally based on the length of the contract term.
The Long-Term RFP engagement plan outlines the objectives, approach, timeline and considerations for engaging stakeholders and conducting outreach to other targeted audiences throughout the development of the LT2 RFP. This engagement plan may be subject to review and updates as the process evolves. All comments and enquiries on this engagement can be directed to engagement@ieso.ca.
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July 10, 2025 |
Engagement Webinar Provide an update for participants following the posting of the final RFPs, Contracts and Prescribed Forms. |
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June 25, 2025 |
Joint Engagement webinar with OMAFA and MNR The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) and the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) will provide an overview of key requirements ahead of proposal submission deadline. The webinar presents the opportunity for LT2 proponents to ask questions and seek clarity prior to submitting their proposals. |
This webinar was presented during the IESO's June stakeholder engagement sessions, see full agenda for more information. |
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May 29, 2025 |
Feedback due following the May 21st webinar. Feedback Received:
July 9, 2025: IESO Response to Feedback |
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May 27, 2025 |
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May 21, 2025 |
The IESO will discuss updates to the RFP and contracts, feedback received since the April Engagement session, and provide key information and next steps for proponents ahead of the submission window. In addition, the IESO will discuss and update participants on LT2 deliverability preliminary guidance, and final stage testing. |
This webinar was presented during the IESO's May stakeholder engagement sessions, see full agenda for more information. |
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May 9, 2025 |
Feedback due following the April 24th webinar. Feedback Received:
May 27, 2025: IESO Response to Feedback |
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April 24, 2025 |
The IESO will discuss feedback received on the draft RFPs and Contracts and provide final details on the submission window timelines and next steps for proponents. In addition, the IESO will discuss and update participants on LT2 deliverability preliminary guidance, and final stage testing. |
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January 27, 2025 |
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January 10, 2025 |
Feedback due on items discussed during the December 12 Engagement session. Feedback Received:
January 27, 2025: IESO Response to Feedback |
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December 12, 2024 |
Engagement Webinar The IESO will discuss timelines for the first window of the LT2 RFP, provide an overview of the updates to the draft procurement documents for both the energy and capacity streams, and highlight areas for stakeholder feedback. |
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December 6, 2024 |
Feedback due on the items discussed during the November 21st engagement session. Feedback Received: |
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November 21, 2024 |
Engagement Webinar Presentation with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA). |
This webinar was presented during the IESO's November stakeholder engagement sessions, see full agenda for more information. |
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November 8, 2024 |
Feedback due on the items discussed during the October 22nd engagement session. Feedback Received:
December 10, 2024: IESO Response to Feedback |
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October 22, 2024 |
Joint Engagement with the Ministry of Natural Resources to provide further clarity around project siting. |
This webinar was presented during the IESO's October stakeholder engagement sessions, see full agenda for more information. |
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September 27, 2024 |
Feedback due on the items discussed during the September 12th engagement session. Feedback Received:
November 26, 2024: IESO Response to Stakeholder Feedback |
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September 12, 2024 |
Engagement Webinar The IESO will be hosting an engagement session to discuss updates to the Long-Term 2 (LT2) RFP and answer questions from stakeholders. |
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September 6, 2024 |
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August 9, 2024 |
Feedback due following the July 24 webinar. Feedback Received:
October 11, 2024: IESO Response to Feedback Received |
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July 24, 2024 |
The IESO will discuss updates to the LT2 RFP Procurement including discussions around recent community engagement and Indigenous Participation. Updates around the Rated Criteria will also be discussed as well as feedback received following the June 13 engagement session. |
This webinar was presented during the IESO's July stakeholder engagement sessions, see full agenda for more information. |
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July 23, 2024 |
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July 19, 2024 |
Feedback due on the items discussed during the July 4th engagement session. Feedback Received:
September 6, 2024: IESO Response to Feedback Received |
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July 4, 2024 |
Engagement Webinar The IESO will provide updates on the Long-Term 2 RFP, including discussions on the MT2 RFP, E-PPA design, Capacity Stream, LT2 RFP proposal evaluation and timelines. |
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June 27, 2024 |
Feedback due on the items discussed during the June 13 webinar. Feedback Received: July 22, 2024: IESO Response to Feedback Received |
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June 13, 2024 |
Engagement Webinar To provide updates on the LT2 RFP, with additional clarity on the eligibility of hybrid resources, repowering resources and DERs, and contract provisions. Meeting Agenda:
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June 10, 2024 |
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June 7, 2024 |
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June 7, 2024 |
Feedback due on items discussed during the May 23, 2024 engagement session Feedback Received:
June 28, 2024: IESO Response to Feedback Received |
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May 23, 2024 |
Engagement Webinar This engagement session will provide clarity on different procurement streams, resource eligibility, and timelines. |
Recorded Presentation This webinar was presented during the IESO's May stakeholder engagement sessions, see full agenda for more information. |
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May 3, 2024 |
Feedback due on the materials and topics presented at the April 18 LT2 RFP Guidance Document information session Feedback received:
June 11, 2024: IESO Response to Feedback |
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April 23, 2024 |
Feedback due on the materials and topics presented at the April 4 Long-Term 2 RFP engagement session Feedback Received:
May 21, 2024: IESO Response to Feedback Received |
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April 18, 2024 |
LT2 RFP Guidance Document information session |
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April 4, 2024 |
Engagement Webinar The IESO will provide an update on LT2 RFP activities, feedback received to date and next steps. |
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March 28, 2024 |
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March 19, 2024 |
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March 7, 2024 |
Feedback due on the materials and topics presented at the February 22 Long-Term 2 RFP joint webinar. Feedback Received:
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February 23, 2024 |
Feedback due on the materials and topics presented at the February 9th Long-Term 2 RFP joint webinar. Feedback Received: |
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February 22, 2024 |
The IESO will host a webinar with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) and Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). As the lead for the land use planning system in Ontario, MMAH will provide an overview of the provincial land use planning framework and OMAFRA will focus on the current land use planning policies in place to guide the siting of energy projects in prime agricultural areas. |
This webinar was presented during the IESO's February stakeholder engagement sessions, see full agenda for more information. |
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February 15, 2024 |
Feedback due on the materials and topics presented at the February 1st Long-Term 2 RFP joint webinar. Feedback Received:
March 20, 2024: IESO Response to Feedback Received |
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February 9, 2024 |
Engagement Webinar The IESO, together with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) and Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP), will present on relevant information related to siting. |
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February 1, 2024 |
Engagement Webinar The IESO will provide detail on the LT2 revenue model, DER Participation, additional capacity needs and other design considerations. |
Recorded Presentation |
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January 15, 2024 |
Feedback due on the materials and topics presented at the December 13th Long-Term 2 RFP webinar. Feedback Received:
February 9, 2024: IESO Response to Feedback Received |
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December 13, 2023 |
Engagement Webinar The IESO will provide an update on emerging system reliability needs and how upcoming cadenced procurements will help to competitively acquire energy and capacity to meet those needs. In addition, the IESO will present on the upcoming LT2 RFP, providing a high-level overview of the expected procurement design, revenue model, and deliverability considerations. |
This webinar was presented during the IESO's December stakeholder engagement sessions, see full agenda for more information. |
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September 1, 2023 |
Following the August 17th public webinar, the IESO is seeking feedback from participants on the changes to the rated criteria proposed in the meeting. Feedback Received
September 29, 2023: IESO Response to Feedback Received |
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August 17, 2023 |
LT1 RFP Engagement Webinar In this meeting, the IESO will provide an overview of the draft LT1 RFP and Contract and will address a number of open design issues for the LT1 RFP. |
This webinar was presented during the IESO's August stakeholder engagement sessions, see full agenda for more information. |
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July 13, 2023 |
Following the June 29th public webinar, the IESO is seeking feedback from participants on design of the LT1 RFP and LT1 Contract. Feedback Received
August 16, 2023: IESO Response to Stakeholder Feedback |
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June 29, 2023 |
LT1 RFP Engagement Webinar In this meeting, the IESO will address a number of open design issues for the LT1 RFP and provide a walkthrough of the draft LT1 RFP procurement documents posted on the IESO website on May 26th. |
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June 14, 2023 |
LT1 RFP Technical Meeting This Technical Meeting will be led by IESO’s Transmission Planning team. The IESO will highlight the key messages in the IESO's LT1 Deliverability Guidance Document (latest version released June 8) and answer any last minute questions proponents may have on the LT1 Deliverability Assessment process including the Deliverability Test Input Data Form. In addition, to ensure all applicants have adequate time to incorporate information from this session into their submissions, the deadline to submit projects into the LT1 deliverability process will be extended to Friday, June 23. |
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May 18, 2023 |
Following the May 4th public webinar, the IESO is seeking feedback from participants on design of the LT1 RFP and LT1 Contract. Feedback Received
June 26, 2023: IESO Response to Stakeholder Feedback - Revised |
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May 4, 2023 |
LT1 RFP Engagement Webinar In this meeting, the IESO will provide a summary of feedback received in relation to areas of the design highlighted at the previous engagement, accompanied by IESO responses. The Ministry of Energy will then present on Duty to Consult provisions being considered for the LT1 Contract. To conclude the meeting, there will be discussion on other areas of the LT1 RFP/Contract design the IESO will be seeking feedback on. |
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May 3, 2023 |
LT1 RFP Technical Meeting #2 This Technical Meeting will be led by IESO’s Engineering Studies Department, comprising:
For more details Readers/Proponents should see the Hydro One Transmission Connected Generator Website. |
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May 3, 2023 |
LT1 RFP Technical Meeting #1 This Technical Meeting will be led by IESO’s Transmission Planning team, and will focus on the Deliverability Process. Specific topics discussed will be: eligibility, roles and responsibilities, and test scope, test outputs and test schedule. |
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April 11, 2023 |
Following the March 28th public webinar, the IESO is seeking feedback from participants on design of the LT1 RFP and LT1 Contract. Feedback received
May 19, 2023: IESO Response to Stakeholder Feedback |
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March 28, 2023 |
LT1 RFP Webinar The IESO will provide an update on the upcoming LT1 RFP, including procurement timelines, sequencing between the E-LT1 RFP and LT1 RFP, and areas of design the IESO will be seeking stakeholder feedback on. |
This webinar was presented during the IESO's March stakeholder engagement sessions, see full agenda for more information. |
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January 27, 2023 |
Expedited Long-Term Procurement (E-LT1) Informational Webinar |
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December 5, 2022 |
Expedited Long-Term Procurement (E-LT1) Informational Webinar |
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December 2, 2022 |
Expedited Long-Term Procurement (E-LT1) Informational Webinar: Contract Design and Next Steps |
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November 21, 2022 |
Following the November 7th public meeting, the IESO is seeking general comments from participants on the draft RFP and Contract. Feedback received
December 22, 2022: IESO Response to Stakeholder Feedback |
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November 14, 2022 |
Following the November 7th public meeting, the IESO is seeking feedback from participants on the proposed deemed generation model. Feedback received
December 22, 2022: IESO Response to Stakeholder Feedback |
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November 7, 2022 |
Expedited Long-Term Procurement (E-LT1) Engagement Session |
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October 21, 2022 |
Following the October 18th webinar, the IESO is seeking feedback from participants on the updated draft procurement documents. Feedback received
November 16, 2022: IESO Response to Stakeholder Feedback |
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October 18, 2022 |
Webinar: Expedited Process procurement Q&A session
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Recorded Presentation – Part 1 Recorded Presentation – Part 2
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September 30, 2022 |
Feedback Due The IESO will be accepting written feedback on the draft E-LT1 RFP and draft E-LT1 Contract at LT.RFP@ieso.ca by September 30, 2022. Feedback Received
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September 21, 2022 |
Webinar: Expedited Process procurement Q&A webinar - for project financiers and legal advisors
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September 15, 2022 |
Webinar: Solicitation for Same Technology Upgrades Q&A session |
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September 15, 2022 |
Webinar: Expedited Process procurement Q&A session |
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August 22, 2022 |
Following the August 10th public webinar the IESO is seeking feedback from participants on: the LT1 RFP design and key updates presented in the meeting, Contract Design, Upgrades, and the Deliverability Test Guidance Document. Feedback Received
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August 10, 2022 |
This session will focus on providing proponents with an update on the LT1 RFQ and the revised schedules for the LT1 RFP and Expedited Process. Additionally, the IESO intends to provide further information on the RFP design and proposed contractual considerations for stakeholder feedback. |
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August 4, 2022 |
Feedback Due Following the July 21 webinar, the IESO is seeking feedback on Municipal Council Support Resolution, Contract Design, Revised Timelines, and the Deliverability Test Guidance Document. Feedback Received
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July 21, 2022 |
Information session: The IESO’s procurement and deliverability teams will be available to answer stakeholder questions on the information contained in the deliverability document and the LT1 process. |
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June 20, 2022 |
Following the June 9th webinar, the IESO is seeking feedback from participants on the additional procurement mechanisms, as well as on proposed revenue streams. Feedback received
August 9, 2022: IESO Response to Stakeholder Feedback |
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June 9, 2022 |
Engagement Webinar The following topics will be on the agenda for the June 9 meeting:
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May 2, 2022 |
Following the April 20 webinar, the IESO is seeking feedback from participants on the additional procurement mechanisms, as well as on proposed revenue streams.
June 17, 2022: IESO Response to Stakeholder Feedback |
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May 2, 2022 |
Feedback is due on the proposed revisions captured in version 2 of the draft Long-Term Request for Qualifications (LT1 RFQ) posted April 22.
June 3, 2022: IESO Response to Stakeholder Feedback |
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April 22, 2022 |
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April 20, 2022 |
Engagement Webinar An update on key activities under the Long-Term RFP including a summary of feedback received from the March 10 engagement session.
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This webinar was presented during the IESO's April stakeholder engagement sessions, see full agenda for more information. |
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March 31, 2022 |
Deadline for stakeholder feedback on the draft Long-Term Request for Qualifications (LT1 RFQ).
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March 17, 2022 |
Deadline for stakeholder feedback on the draft RFP and Contract, including: term length, revenue streams, deliverability process and Draft RFQ discussed during the March 10th webinar.
April 22, 2022: IESO Response to Stakeholder Feedback |
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March 10, 2022 |
Webinar
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March 2, 2022 |
Due date for responding to LT I RFP Engagement Questionnaire |
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February 28, 2022 |
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February 18, 2022 |
Deadline for stakeholder feedback on materials presented at the February 8 webinar.
March 18, 2022: IESO Response to Stakeholder Feedback |
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February 16, 2022 |
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February 8, 2022 |
Webinar
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January 19, 2022 |
