Activities are underway to develop and implement the long-term procurement process for new and expanded facilities to meet Ontario’s emerging reliability needs. This initiative is currently comprised of the Long-Term Request for Proposals (LT1 RFP) as well as the Expedited Process (E-LT1 RFP) for which the proposal deadline has passed. The LT1 RFP in addition to the expedited procurement process “the Expedited Process” (E-LT1 RFP) and the Same Technology Upgrade Solicitation for which the deadline for proposals has passed, will combine to procure a target of 4,000 MW.
Together, these procurements are expected to competitively procure year-round effective capacity from dispatchable new build resources that can deliver a continuous amount of electricity to a connection point on a distribution system or transmission system for at least four consecutive hours.
In advance of the Expedited Process and the LT1 RFP, the IESO issued the Long-Term Request for Qualifications (LT1 RFQ) to establish a list of applicants with the experience and capability to successfully develop, construct and operate facilities acquired through these procurements. The LT1 RFQ is now complete, and the list of Qualified Applicants is now available.
This engagement will provide interested parties with an opportunity to learn about and offer input for consideration into the procurement processes as it pertains to communities.
Engaging with municipalities and Indigenous communities is integral to the success of the long-term procurement process. Engagement activities, such as information sessions, will be held with municipalities and Indigenous communities. There will also be separate, more direct sessions that will consider the unique context of each type of participant group.
This community engagement web page is supplemental to the LT RFP engagement initiative and is aimed at providing opportunities for targeted information and discussions as they relate to the specific needs of Ontario communities. For further information, refer to information linked in the Key Documents section below.
All comments and enquiries in this engagement initiative can be directed to engagement@ieso.ca
Indigenous communities can contact IESO Indigenous Relations at IndigenousRelations@ieso.ca.
The LT RFP will seek resources that can be in service between 2026 and 2028 to address global and regional needs.
Engaging with communities is an important part of maintaining a reliable electricity supply, now and in the future.
Indigenous communities are increasingly playing an active role in Ontario's energy sector in the areas of conservation, generation and new, major transmission projects.
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September 29, 2023 |
Final LT1 RFP and Contract Posted |
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August 28, 2023 |
IESO Response to feedback for July 11, 2023 Information |
Posted |
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August 1, 2023 |
Feedback from July 11th Information Sessions Feedback Received Indigenous Communities Municipalities |
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July 11. 2023 |
LT1 RFP Information Session Part I: Overview 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Part II: Q&A Discussions 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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Overview: Discussion with Indigenous communities: Discussion with Municipalities: |
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May 16, 2023 |
Launch of the LT1 RFP community engagement
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December 7, 2022 |
Final Expedited Long-Term RFP and Contract Posted |
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December 6, 2022 |
IESO Response to feedback for September 20 Municipal Information Session |
Posted |
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November 18, 2022 |
Feedback from October 21st Indigenous Information Session No feedback received |
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October 21, 2022 |
Indigenous Information Session - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
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October 7, 2022 |
Feedback from September 20th Information Session Feedback Received |
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September 20, 2022 |
Discussion session for Municipalities 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
Municipalities session: |
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September 2022 |
IESO Response to feedback for July Information Session #1 and #2 |
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August 5, 2022 |
Feedback from July 14th Information Sessions Feedback Received Indigenous Communities Municipalities |
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July 14, 2022 |
Discussion Session - 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Part I: Update on Long-Term Procurement Design 2:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. Part II: Break-Out Discussions - 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Part I: Update on Long-Term Procurement Design: Part II: Break-Out Discussions Indigenous communities break-out session: Municipalities break-out session: |
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July 7, 2022 |
Information Session for Local Distribution Companies - Deliverability Assessment |
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June 17, 2022 |
IESO Response to feedback for April Information Sessions #1 and #2 |
Posted |
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May 10 |
Feedback on Information Session #1 and #2 Feedback Received Indigenous Communities
Municipalities |
Feedback to be posted |
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April 19, 2022 |
Information Session #2 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Part I: Overview: Electricity needs and procurement 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Part II: Break-Out Discussions – 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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Overview presentation: Indigenous communities break-out session: Municipalities break-out session: |
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April 12, 2022 |
Information Session #1 - 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Part I: Overview: Electricity needs and procurement 10:00 am – 11:00 am Part II: Break-Out Discussions - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Overview presentation: Indigenous communities break-out session: Municipalities break-out session: |
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March 18, 2022 |
Launch LT RFP Community Engagement Communication
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