Regional Electricity Planning - York Region

Forecasting and Planning

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The second cycle of regional planning cycle was completed for York Region in February 2020 and an Integrated Regional Resource Plan (IRRP) was released. A Regional Infrastructure Plan (RIP) led by Hydro One will be completed by mid-2020.

This engagement initiative provided interested parties with an opportunity to offer input for consideration into the development of the IRRP.

Interested parties include but are not limited to:

Municipalities including York Region, City of Vaughan, Town of Richmond Hill, City of Markham, Town of Aurora, Town of Newmarket, Township of King, Town of East Gwillimbury, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville and Town of Georgina
Indigenous Communities including the Chippewas of Georgina Island
Local distribution companies who serve the community including Alectra Utilities Corporation, Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution Ltd. and Hydro One
Transmitters
Consumers and service providers for the area

Additional details on the IESO’s plans to engage communities and interested parties throughout the process can be found in the Engagement Plan. All comments and enquiries on this engagement can be directed to engagement@ieso.ca.

York Region Working Group - A Technical Working Group consisting of the local distribution companies in the region, the local transmitter and the IESO will use this regional planning engagement initiative to consider input that will identify and meet local electricity needs. The Working Group consists of representatives from the LDCs in the area – Alectra Utilities Corporation, Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution Ltd., as well as the transmitter Hydro One Networks Inc., and the IESO.

All comments and enquiries in this engagement initiative can be directed to engagement@ieso.ca.

Related Information

2015 York Region IRRP

2015 York Region IRRP – Appendix

Hydro One’s Needs Assessment – March 2018

Also see the GTA North (York Region) planning web page

Schedule of Activities

Date	Materials	Expected Actions
February 28, 2020	2020 York Region Integrated Regional Resource Plan (IRRP) 2020 York Region IRRP Appendices	Posted Engagement closed
February 18, 2020	Feedback on Public webinar #3 due
February 4, 2020	Public webinar #3 Presentation Overview of IRRP and recommendations, including details on evaluation of alternatives	Recorded Presentation Seek input on draft recommendations
November 21, 2019	IESO response to feedback	Response to feedback posted, including rationale
November 7, 2019	Feedback on Public webinar #2 due	Feedback posted
October 24, 2019	Public webinar #2 Presentation Overview of defined local needs/issues Discuss potential options for addressing local needs/issues Outline of next steps, timelines and considerations for broader engagement	Presentation and recorded webinar posted Seek input on defined local needs/issues, screening of potential options and considerations for broader engagement
July 18, 2019	IESO response to feedback	Finalize engagement plan and response to feedback posted, including rationale
July 4, 2019	Feedback on Public webinar #1 due City of Richmond Hill	Feedback posted
June 19, 2019	Public webinar #1 Presentation Overview of the regional electricity planning process in Ontario Update on planning activities underway Summary of regional demand forecast, preliminary local needs/issues identified and draft engagement plan	Webinar recording Seek input on draft engagement plan, load forecast, preliminary local needs/issues identified and timelines
May 30, 2019	Launch York Region engagement initiative Communication Draft Engagement Plan
August 2018	York Region Scoping Assessment Outcome Report and Terms of Reference	Final version posted following a two-week comment period
August 2018	2018 York Region Scoping Assessment Outcome Report - Responses to Public Comments	Responses posted
July 2018	2018 Draft York Region Scoping Assessment Outcome Report	Posted for public comment