2025 Capacity Auction Training
July 17, 2025
The November 2025 Capacity Auction is targeting 1,800 MWs of capacity for the summer 2026 obligation period and 1,200 MWs of capacity for the winter 2026/2027 obligation period. The IESO has a suite of training offerings available to prepare potential participants. In addition, an updated step-by-step Guide to Capacity Auction Activities via Online IESO is now available on the Capacity Auction webpage.
eLearning Modules
Capacity Auction eLearning modules are available through the IESO’s online training platform. Two Capacity Auction eLearning modules are now available for enrollment: the Pre-Auction and Auction Period module, and the Forward Period and Commitment Period module.
The IESO will automatically register existing Capacity Auction contacts for the modules. If you are not yet a Capacity Auction contact in the IESO’s online registration system (Online IESO) and would like to register for the eLearning modules, please visit the IESO academy webpage for details on how to do so.
Question-and-Answer Session
The IESO’s Capacity Auction team will host a Question-and-Answer session for organizations interested in participating in this year’s auction. This session is being held to address questions that may arise while completing the Pre-Auction and Auction Period eLearning module. Existing and prospective participants are encouraged to attend the session:
Session 1: July 31, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. – Registration Link
For more information about the Capacity Auction, please visit the Capacity Auction webpage.