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Cluster Assessment Process Implementation

This page was previously named Connection Process Streamlining

Important Dates

Nov. 20, 2024 | 2024 Grid Reliability Information Session Registration

Background and Purpose

In 2022, the AESO worked with stakeholders to streamline the Connection Process to better manage the growing volume of generation projects within a progressively complex AIES system.  These factors have resulted in a significant increase in SASR project delivery timelines. The AESO’s streamlined Connection Process is intended to provide greater efficiency and schedule certainty, reduce red tape, minimize rework, and align project execution with available resource capacity.  Stakeholder perspectives continue to be essential to the AESO to support and enhance our decision-making process. Through careful consideration and evaluation of feedback, the AESO seeks to balance diverse stakeholder interests and our mandate to operate in the public interest in developing sound decisions.

As the consultation phase of the AESO’s Connection Process Streamlining was completed in 2022, we are continuing efforts to ensure market participants are informed throughout the implementation phase of the new Cluster Assessment Process.


Out-of-scope

The following topics are out-of-scope and will not be discussed as part of the Connection Process Streamlining information session:

  • Changes to the regulatory framework (e.g., TReg, TPL standards)
  • 2018 GTA Decision and Corresponding Compliance Filing Items
  • Existing System and Connection projects

This page was previously named Connection Process Streamlining

Important Dates

Nov. 20, 2024 | 2024 Grid Reliability Information Session Registration

Background and Purpose

In 2022, the AESO worked with stakeholders to streamline the Connection Process to better manage the growing volume of generation projects within a progressively complex AIES system.  These factors have resulted in a significant increase in SASR project delivery timelines. The AESO’s streamlined Connection Process is intended to provide greater efficiency and schedule certainty, reduce red tape, minimize rework, and align project execution with available resource capacity.  Stakeholder perspectives continue to be essential to the AESO to support and enhance our decision-making process. Through careful consideration and evaluation of feedback, the AESO seeks to balance diverse stakeholder interests and our mandate to operate in the public interest in developing sound decisions.

As the consultation phase of the AESO’s Connection Process Streamlining was completed in 2022, we are continuing efforts to ensure market participants are informed throughout the implementation phase of the new Cluster Assessment Process.


Out-of-scope

The following topics are out-of-scope and will not be discussed as part of the Connection Process Streamlining information session:

  • Changes to the regulatory framework (e.g., TReg, TPL standards)
  • 2018 GTA Decision and Corresponding Compliance Filing Items
  • Existing System and Connection projects

  • Session 1 - Kickoff | May 19, 2022

    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    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.

Page last updated: 28 Oct 2024, 11:41 AM