Phase 2A: Large Load Integration | BYOG Process

Important Dates & Materials

September 8 | Stakeholder Update posted (below)

July 15 | Consolidated Written Feedback posted

July 13 | Deadline for Written Feedback

July 6 | Working Group Feedback posted

June 26 | Materials posted

June 24 | Stakeholder Session presentation and recording

Stakeholder Update | September 8, 2026

While we had anticipated sharing the BYOG process and associated materials in August, we are still working to finalize the process, taking into account stakeholder feedback. You can expect these documents to be posted and application intake to begin this fall. Stay tuned for announcements in the stakeholder newsletter.

Purpose

The AESO rolled out Phase I of the Large Load Integration Program on June 4, 2025. Phase I included a 1,200 MW interim large load connection limit and a process for allocating that load among qualified project developers.

Phase II of the Large Load Integration Program is exploring the changes necessary to create the long-term framework for large loads (including data centres) across the AESO’s mandate, including connections, planning, operations, markets, tariff and reliability.

We continue to evolve the design of Phase II engagement, which requires careful planning and coordination. To help shape its scope and direction, we sought stakeholder input on:

  • key questions and related topics to address; and
  • structure and timing, considering the interdependencies with other engagements.

Important Dates & Materials

September 8 | Stakeholder Update posted (below)

July 15 | Consolidated Written Feedback posted

July 13 | Deadline for Written Feedback

July 6 | Working Group Feedback posted

June 26 | Materials posted

June 24 | Stakeholder Session presentation and recording

Stakeholder Update | September 8, 2026

While we had anticipated sharing the BYOG process and associated materials in August, we are still working to finalize the process, taking into account stakeholder feedback. You can expect these documents to be posted and application intake to begin this fall. Stay tuned for announcements in the stakeholder newsletter.

Purpose

The AESO rolled out Phase I of the Large Load Integration Program on June 4, 2025. Phase I included a 1,200 MW interim large load connection limit and a process for allocating that load among qualified project developers.

Phase II of the Large Load Integration Program is exploring the changes necessary to create the long-term framework for large loads (including data centres) across the AESO’s mandate, including connections, planning, operations, markets, tariff and reliability.

We continue to evolve the design of Phase II engagement, which requires careful planning and coordination. To help shape its scope and direction, we sought stakeholder input on:

  • key questions and related topics to address; and
  • structure and timing, considering the interdependencies with other engagements.
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