Embedded and Renewable Generation (including periods of surplus baseload generation) (SE-57)

Note: This initiative has been superseded by Renewable Integration (SE-91). For more information and to provide feedback on embedded and renewable generation please visit SE-91.

Embedded or distributed generation is usually a small scale production of power connected within the distribution network and not having direct access to the transmission network. These generators are typically located close to the electricity consumer.

In August 2005, the Ministry of Energy requested that the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) and the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) work together to address barriers to the development of small electricity generating projects using clean or renewable energy sources that are connected to the electricity distribution system in the province.

In November 2006, the OPA launched a Renewable Energy Standard Offer Program (RESOP) for the province, and will also be launching the Clean Energy Standard Offer Program (CESOP). Both programs focus on generators under 10 megawatts connected to the distribution system.

When connected to the distribution system, these smaller generators can make a significant aggregate contribution to security of supply for Ontario consumers and to achieving the Government’s objectives for clean and renewable energy supply.

The scope of this initiative includes centralized forecasting, management of minimum load periods (including periods of surplus baseload generation) and development of standards

The goal of this stakeholder plan is to provide stakeholders the opportunity to give feedback to the IESO on the discussion paper and the potential market rule changes highlighted in the paper.

Stakeholder Engagement Plan (Revised, March 17, 2010)
Stakeholder Engagement Plan (Revised, November 25, 2009)
Stakeholder Engagement Plan (Revised, June 11, 2009)

Upon request, previous versions of the Stakeholder Engagement Plan are available from stakeholder.engagement@ieso.ca.

Date Agenda/Minutes	Supporting Material
November 4, 2010	SE-57 has been replaced by Renewable Integration (SE-91)
September 23, 2010	Meeting with Wind Power Standing Committee
March 24, 2010	Due date for written feedback on specific topics as outlined at the March 10 meeting. Competitive Forecasting Trial Data Requirements Funding Model
March 18, 2010	Communication
March 10, 2010 Agenda Minutes (Revised)	Communication • Centralized Wind Forecasting • FiT Dispatch and Operability • IESO Request for Written Feedback on Centralized Wind Forecasting Questions • SBG Communication Protocol Stakeholder Feedback • Summary of Session Feedback • Consolidated Stakeholder Feedback
February 4, 2010	Update: See Stakeholder Initiatives for First Quarter - 2010
December 3, 2009	Communication on "Interim Market Document Changes"
December 2, 2009 Agenda Minutes	Conference Call • Presentation Stakeholder Feedback • Summary of Session Feedback
November 26, 2009	Communication on "Synchronization of Non Quick-Start Facilities and Commissioning Units"
November 19, 2009	Communication on applying average demand forecast for non ramp-up hours in pre-dispatch
August 28, 2009	Deadline for stakeholder comments on Centralized Forecasting and Management of Minimum Load Periods • IESO Response to Stakeholder Feedback on Centralized Forecasting
August 26, 2009	Update to the Stakeholder Advisory Committee
August 11, 2009 Agenda Minutes	Stakeholder meeting • Action Item Summary • Centralized Forecasting for Variable Generation • Centralized Forecasting for Variable Generation - Presentation • Management of Minimum Load Conditions Stakeholder Feedback • Brookfield Renewable Power • Bruce Power • Ontario Power Generation • Power Workers' Union • TransCanada Energy Ltd. • Summary of Session Feedback
July 3, 2009	Deadline for stakeholder comments on materials presented at the meeting Stakeholder Feedback • Aquilon Power Corporation • Brookfield Renewable Power • Bruce Power • CanmetENERGY • Erie Shores Wind Farm • Ontario Power Generation • Power Workers' Union • WindLogics Incorporated
June 16, 2009 Agenda (Revised) Minutes (Final)	Next meeting to discuss embedded generation initiatives • Action Item Summary • Overview of NERC Integration of Variable Generation Task Force (IVGTF) Report • Centralized Forecasting - Report • Centralized Forecasting - Presentation • Management of Minimum Load Conditions - Report • Management of Minimum Load Conditions - Presentation • Review of Standards Requirements to Meet Potential Policy Changes Stakeholder Feedback • Summary of Session Feedback
June 3, 2009	Update to Stakeholder Advisory Committee
June 2, 2009	Update on initiative provided at June 2 Dispatchable Load Working Group meeting
May 14, 2009	IESO Response to Stakeholder Feedback
April 23, 2009	Communication to Wind Power Standing Committee and attendees from the Embedded Generation (SE-57) meetings
March 18, 2009	Revisions made to stakeholder plan
March 6, 2009	Comments received on SE-79 (More Efficient Uniform Price Study) that are related to SE-57 • APPrO • Ontario Power Generation
March 4, 2009	Deadline for Stakeholder Feedback on Proposed Expanded Scope of Embedded Generation Initiative Stakeholder Feedback •  Abitibi-Bowater •  OptiSolar Farms •  Ontario Power Generation
February 12, 2009	Communication Requesting Comments on Proposed Expanded Scope of Embedded Generation Initiative
February 10, 2009 Agenda Minutes (Final)	Stakeholder meeting to discuss and gather stakeholder feedback on the proposed expanded scope of the embedded generation initiative •  Incorporation of Distributed Generation in Ontario •  CAA Process and Performance Standard Update •  Update •  Embedded and Renewable Generation Stakeholder Plan •  Wind Forecasting •  Priority Dispatch Additional Material •  Technical Report on Dynamic Reactive Compensation for Embedded Generation Stakeholder Feedback •  Summary of Session Feedback
February 5, 2009	Updated Communication on Stakeholder Engagement Initiative on Surplus Baseload Generation
October 30, 2008	Status update to the Stakeholder Advisory Committee
June 26, 2008	Deadline for comments from stakeholders on the IESO recommendations and next steps Stakeholder Feedback •  CanSIA •  Hydro One •  SunEdison Canada •  OptiSolar Farms Canada IESO Response to Stakeholder Feedback
June 5, 2008	IESO recommendations and next steps
February 26, 2008	Post IESO response to stakeholder feedback on the discussion paper
February 7, 2008	Deadline for stakeholder feedback on the discussion paper Stakeholder Feedback •  Tom Adams •  Bluewater Power Generation •  Enersource Hydro Mississauga •  Hydro One •  Ontario Power Generation •  Suez Renewable Energy North America
January 31, 2008 Agenda Minutes (Final)	Meeting with stakeholders to discuss stakeholder feedback •  Item 2: Overview of Embedded Generation in Ontario •  Item 3: Connection Assessments •  Item 4: Performance Standards •  Item 5: Visibility of Embedded Generation in Ontario Stakeholder Feedback •  Summary of Session Feedback
January 23, 2008	Post IESO response to stakeholder written comments on the stakeholder plan •  IESO Response to Stakeholder Comments
January 17, 2008	Deadline for feedback on stakeholder plan Stakeholder Feedback •  Canadian Solar Industries Association •  Hydro One
December 13, 2007	Post and communicate stakeholder plan and discussion paper • Discussion paper (Draft)