Dispatch Methodology and Processes (SE-61)

The IESO has initiated dialogue with key stakeholders to discuss both current and future dispatch issues. The initial discussions will help the IESO determine the most effective methods of gathering stakeholder input on this initiative, and help determine the issues and approach for the next phase of this initiative.

The future will see new resources with different characteristics from those currently existing in Ontario, and the IESO must ensure that the market maintains sufficient drivers to guarantee reliable and efficient load-following and dispatch capability. The IESO would also like to improve the reliability and capability of the current resources by examining existing dispatch issues.

Dispatch issues have also been discussed by the Market Surveillance Panel (MSP) in several of their bi-annual reports, including the latest report issued January 2009.

Stakeholder Engagement Plan (Revised, March 18, 2010)
Stakeholder Engagement Plan (Revised, July 27, 2009)

Previous versions of the Stakeholder Engagement Plan are available upon request.

For more information on this stakeholder initiative or to participate in the next meeting, email stakeholder.engagement@ieso.ca.

Date Agenda/Minutes	Supporting Material	Expected Actions
Q2 2011	Revisit status of engagement	Update to stakeholder plan
March 11, 2010	• Communication • Dispatch Methodology and Processes Update • Solution Identification Paper
Q1 2010	IESO to publish a paper describing the longer-term issues and scope of studies to address those issues.	Stakeholders to provide written feedback.
February 4, 2010	Update: See Stakeholder Initiatives for First Quarter - 2010
September 24, 2009	Paper describing the consolidated findings from meetings with stakeholders and identified problems. • Communication • Paper	Dialogue - stakeholder input.
July 27, 2009	Revision to Stakeholder Engagement Plan	Stakeholder to review and comment on changes.
March 6, 2009	Comments received on SE-79 (More Efficient Uniform Price Study) that are related to SE-61 • APPrO • Ontario Power Generation
February 9, 2009	Revision to stakeholder engagement plan	Stakeholder to review and comment on changes
February 5, 2009	The IESO issued the Request for Quotations for the DSO review	RFQ send to selected parties for consideration
November 20, 2008	Revision to stakeholder engagement plan	Stakeholder to review and comment on changes
October 30, 2008	Presentation to Stakeholder Advisory Committee members on the summary of the consolidated findings from individual meetings with stakeholders	Feedback from Committee members
June 4, 2008	Presentation to initiate discussion with Stakeholder Advisory Committee members	Feedback from Committee members
June to August, 2008	IESO will engage directly with stakeholders to receive input and to assist in gathering information on relevant experience in other markets	Dialogue - one-on-one stakeholder input
April 18, 2008	IESO to review known issues, investigate alternatives • No changes to Stakeholder Engagement Plan	IESO to publish revised stakeholder engagement plan
April 10, 2008	Deadline for written input from stakeholders Stakeholder Feedback • OPG	IESO to post feedback from stakeholders
March 20, 2008	Publish stakeholder engagement plan for feedback from stakeholders	Stakeholders to provide written feedback