Grid Readiness, Integration and Performance (GRIP) Requirements - Stakeholder Feedback
Purpose
The AESO is seeking stakeholder feedback on the Grid Readiness, Integration & Performance (GRIP) Requirement guidelines, which outline risk-informed performance criteria and technical assessments for connection projects. Specifically, we have identified questions for input on:
The proposed GRIP Requirements implementation into functional specifications, where applicable, based on in-service dates (ISD) of connection projects by December 31, 2026.
The prioritization of transitioning GRIP guidelines into Authoritative Documents (ADs) and Information Documents (IDs), starting with lower complexity and progressing to higher complexity.
We value stakeholder input and invite all interested parties to provide their comments on, or raise any concerns with, the proposed amendment to the “inflexible block” definition.
Materials
View the Functional Specification Implementation and AD/ID Development Priority Table prior to providing feedback, which can be found in the AESO Materials section. (*Note that the details in this table are subject to change based on business priorities and stakeholder feedback)
Instructions
- To submit your responses, you must be registered and signed in on the AESO Engage platform.
- Please click on the "Submit Stakeholder Feedback" box below to begin the survey and provide your specific comments.
- Please submit one completed survey per organization.
- All responses will be shared on AESO Engage.
- Responses are due by June 11, 2026.
Stakeholder Questions:
Based on the proposed Functional Specification Implementation and AD/ID Development Priority Table, please provide comments on the following:
Are there any missing topics from the GRIP Requirements, including technical assessments to be standardized or performance criteria to be introduced?
Do you have any concerns with the AESO adding GRIP Requirements in applicable connection project with an ISD after December 31, 2026? Please provide your preference with rationale.
Do you agree with the proposed AD/ID development plan based on the order of complexity from low to high? If not, please explain why.
Do you believe the release of GRIP requirement guidelines can benefit your business? Is there anything we should include or exclude? Please provide your rationale.
We value stakeholder input and invite all interested parties to provide their feedback on the GRIP Requirements Guidelines implementation framework development through meaningful engagement via the following form by June 5, 2026. Please provide specific examples with your responses.