Purpose

This session is intended to provide stakeholders with background on the changing nature of the projects being managed in the Connection Process, the resulting challenges that have arisen, and an understanding of implications to the current portfolio of projects. A review of the overall plan for the Connection Process Streamlining initiative will be shared, and stakeholders will be informed of how they can prepare for the next session in the engagement.

At this session, stakeholders were updated on the current state of the AESO’s Connection Process, and the Connection Process Streamlining initiative was kicked off. The AESO shared plans to engage with stakeholders on the Connection Process, with the objective of improving efficiency and reducing red tape. A facilitated Q&A was available to respond to stakeholder questions.

Specific session objectives included:

• Update on the changing landscape of the projects being managed in the Connection Process
• Review current state challenges and impacts
• Share plans for the Connection Process Streamlining initiative
• Prepare stakeholders for the next engagement session

Kickoff materials

Can be found in the AESO Materials section.