Forecasting and Planning
The regional planning cycle for the Ottawa Area sub-region was completed in February 2020 and an Integrated Regional Resource Plan (IRRP) was released. Subsequent to the release of this IRRP, the Technical Working Group will undertake an IRRP Addendum Study, which will integrate with the IESO’s ongoing Bulk Transmission Planning Study. The Addendum Study will include an evaluation of the potential benefit of non-wires options to manage future demand growth in central Ottawa. The study will be completed by mid- to late 2020. Refer to the ‘Schedule of Activities’ for related updates.
The IESO engages with local and regional communities to seek input to help inform planning activities. This engagement initiative provides interested parties with an opportunity to offer input for consideration into the development of the IRRP.
Interested parties include but are not limited to:
All interested parties are invited to participate in this engagement initiative.
Ottawa Area 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 LDC in the area – Hydro Ottawa, as well as the transmitter Hydro One Networks Inc., and the IESO.
Additional details on the IESO’s approach to engage communities and interested parties throughout the process can be found in the Engagement Plan. The finalized plan follows a comment period in which a draft was posted for public feedback.
2015 Ottawa Area IRRP - Appendix
See also Ottawa Area regional planning webpage
Documents referenced on this page, but not posted, can be obtained by contacting customer.relations@ieso.ca with a link to the web page that lists the document and advise whether it needs to be provided in an accessible format. Please allow a minimum of one business day for a response.
Date | Materials | Expected Actions |
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March 4, 2020
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2020 Ottawa Sub-Region Integrated Regional Resource Plan (IRRP) |
Posted |
December 13, 2019 |
IESO response to feedback - updated August 27, 2020
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Posted |
November 27, 2019 |
Feedback due on draft IRRP recommendations |
Posted |
November 13, 2019 |
Public webinar #2
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Presentation and recorded webinar posted Seek input on draft recommendations
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June 21, 2019 |
Posted |
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June 12, 2019 |
Feedback due on draft engagement plan, load forecast, preliminary local needs/issues and timelines |
Posted |
May 29, 2019 |
Public webinar #1
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Presentation and recorded webinar posted
Seek input on draft engagement plan, load forecast, preliminary local needs/issues and timelines
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May 9, 2019 |
Launch Ottawa Area Sub-region IRRP engagement initiative |
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September 2018 |
Greater Ottawa Region Scoping Assessment Outcome Report and Terms of Reference |
Final version posted following a two-week comment period |
August 2018 |
2018 Draft Greater Ottawa Region Scoping Assessment Outcome Report |
Posted for public comment |