Existing ARS Program Written Consultation | Nov. 23 - Jan. 21, 2022

Purpose

The purpose of this initial written consultation is to seek feedback from stakeholders on their perspectives as it relates to the current ARS Program, and on identifying and prioritizing areas of potential improvement opportunities.

Planned Activities | Q1 & Q2 2022

Targets

• Seek feedback on existing ARS Program and opportunities for improvement (January)
• Post written stakeholder feedback received (January)
• Provide a summary of stakeholder feedback received (February)
• Stakeholder feedback gathered will be reviewed and considered as the AESO develops a roadmap including scope of activities to be undertaken in 2022 and a timeline for regular progress updates (March-May)
• Complete development of draft roadmap (May)
• Stakeholder session to present and seek feedback on draft roadmap (May-June)
• Post written stakeholder feedback received (June)
• Stakeholder feedback gathered will be reviewed and considered as the AESO finalizes its roadmap (June-September)

Engagement Session | May 11, 2022

Purpose

The purpose of the virtual session is to engage stakeholders in a discussion of the AESO’s draft ARS Program Enhancements Roadmap and share next steps. Specific session objectives include:

• Share our learnings from stakeholder feedback on the existing ARS Program
• Present draft roadmap including proposed pace and prioritization
• Seek stakeholder feedback on draft roadmap
• Share next steps and timing

RSDG Launch | June 8, 2022

Purpose

The purpose of the session is to engage stakeholders in discussions on the AESO’s ARS Program. Specific session objectives include:

• Present and seek feedback on our proposed approach to RSDG and to technical working groups (TWGs)
• Discuss our interim ARS Program Work Plan
• Have an open discussion to receive feedback on the ARS Program

Planned Activities | Q3 & Q4 2022

Targets

• ARS Roadmap refinement and finalization (September)
• Host ARS Program Enhancements engagement session (November)
• Develop and implement risk-based criteria and a reliability assessment methodology (May-December)
• Review and revise internal processes (May-December)
• Implement short-term actions (May-December)