IESO Resources

Authorization

How to start

To begin the market entry process, download, complete and submit the following to:

Independent Electricity System Operator
655 Bay Street, Suite 410
P.O. Box 1
Toronto, ON
M5G 2K4

Application Form for Authorization to Participate (DOC: 196KB)
Application fee ($1000 plus 5% GST)
Market Participant Contacts Form (1238) (DOC: 193KB)
Prudential Support Information Form (1044) - To be completed by all Market Participants (DOC: 140KB)
- Prudential Support Spreadsheet (1044 attachment) - To be completed by all Market Participants (XLS: 29KB)
- Prudential Supplementary Form 1445 (DOC: 151KB)
Applicable Ontario Energy Board (OEB) licence
Participation Agreement (DOC: 665KB)
Emergency Preparedness Plan
- Emergency Planning Guideline (DOC: 448KB)
- Emergency Preparedness Plan - Submission Checklist PDF 240KB or DOC 148KB
For supporting documents see:
Market Participant Emergency Planning Criteria

An Overview of the IESO-Administered Markets (PDF: 383KB) provides information on Ontario's physical power system, roles in the marketplace and operation of the Real-time Markets. The Market Entry Step-by-Step Guide (PDF: 470KB) explains what you need to do to join our markets.

All of the Market Entry procedures and forms are documented in the Market Entry, Maintenance & Exit Overview (PDF: 213KB).

For more information, review the Understanding Prudentials Guide (PDF: 356KB), and refer to Chapter 2 of the Market Rules.

Finally, a list of acceptable bond rating agencies and a list of Financial Institutions Eligible to provide Prudential Support are available in support of your prudential requirements.


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