2023 BDP Engagement Process Survey | Nov. 17 - Dec. 1, 2022

The AESO thanks stakeholders for their involvement, contribution and engaged dialogue in the redesigned 2023 Budget Development Process (BDP) consultation program. We value stakeholder input and invite all interested stakeholders who participated in the 2023 BDP to provide their feedback on the overall engagement process via the questions set out in the following 2023 BDP Engagement Process Survey. 

This survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete and will be open until midnight on Dec. 1, 2022. All information provided in this survey will be kept confidential.

Instructions

1. To submit your feedback, you will need to be registered and signed in on the AESO Engage platform.
2. Please click on the "Complete 2023 BDP Engagement Process Survey" box below to begin the survey and provide your specific comments.
3. Please submit one completed 2023 BDP Engagement Process Survey per organization.
4. All information provided in this survey will be kept confidential.
5. Responses due on or before Dec. 1, 2022

2023 BDP Engagement Process Survey Questions

1. Do you feel the overall purpose of the engagement was achieved? Why or why not?
   • The purpose of the BDP is to consult with stakeholders on the AESO’s areas of focus and proposed budget and forecasts for the upcoming year as per the Transmission Regulation. The 2023 BDP will be used to establish the AESO’s business plan and budget for 2023. 
2. Do you feel the overall engagement was inclusive and accessible? Why or why not?
   • Principle 1: Inclusive and Accessible
     We engage with stakeholders about industry developments and AESO activities and decisions that impact them. All impacted parties are welcome. Our engagements are accessible. We use technology to enhance our efforts to accommodate stakeholders.
3. Do you feel the overall engagement was strategic and coordinated? Why or why not?
   • Principle 2: Strategic and Coordinated
     Our engagements are strategic and well-coordinated. We look to ensure stakeholders have fair and reasonable opportunities to participate and that the tools and practices we employ are appropriate for the engagement being conducted.
4. Do you feel the overall engagement was transparent and timely? Why or why not?
   • Principle 3: Transparent and Timely
     Our engagements are transparent. The purpose of our engagements, their scope, as well as our criteria for decision-making is clear. We bring engagement topics forward to our stakeholders in a timely way so that stakeholders can prepare for their participation, provide informed feedback during the engagement, and prepare their organizations for any future changes that may result.
5. Do you feel the overall engagement was customized and meaningful? Why or why not?
   • Principle 4: Customized and Meaningful
     We tailor our engagements based on the nature and impacts of issues to stakeholders. We implement an iterative and substantive process that recognizes the value of stakeholder input in developing outcomes. We acknowledge our stakeholders for investing their time, lending their expertise and sharing perspectives during our engagements. We demonstrate how stakeholders' feedback is considered.
6. Has your overall experience with the 2023 BDP engagement process been a valuable investment of your organization's time and resources? Please rate your overall experience. Why or why not?
7. In 2022 the budget development process was redesigned and launched for the 2023 budget cycle. 
   1. Do you have any further comments on the redesigned 2023 BDP engagement process or its execution this year? 
   2. Is there one thing you would recommend the AESO do to make future BDP engagement experiences more meaningful for you.
8. If we have questions regarding your feedback, may we contact you to discuss further?