REM Technical Design

Important Materials and Deadlines

Nov. 22, 2024 | AESO Quantitative Review and E3 REM Preliminary Report posted

Nov. 20, 2024 | Reserve Offer Cap Calculations posted

Nov. 19, 2024 | Dec. 12 Information Session registration link posted

Nov. 18, 2024 | Materials posted:

Nov. 15, 2024 | Materials posted:


Purpose

We have embarked on a multi-phased engagement with industry stakeholders to advance work on the new market design through the fall of 2024. It will be comprised of a series of information sessions, written feedback cycles, and consultation sprints to dive deeper into each workstream to explore and consider stakeholder perspectives and inputs prior to beginning the required regulatory processes early in 2025.

We will strive to ensure overall alignment with the stated REM objectives of:

  • Reliability
  • Affordability
  • Decarbonization by 2050
  • Reasonable implementation

Material will be covered according to six workstreams, including:

  • Day-Ahead Market
  • Market Power Mitigation
  • Pricing and Reserve Market
  • Market Clearing
  • Intertie Participation
  • Shorter Settlement

Engagement Schedule (revised Oct. 25, 2024)

Important Materials and Deadlines

Nov. 22, 2024 | AESO Quantitative Review and E3 REM Preliminary Report posted

Nov. 20, 2024 | Reserve Offer Cap Calculations posted

Nov. 19, 2024 | Dec. 12 Information Session registration link posted

Nov. 18, 2024 | Materials posted:

Nov. 15, 2024 | Materials posted:


Purpose

We have embarked on a multi-phased engagement with industry stakeholders to advance work on the new market design through the fall of 2024. It will be comprised of a series of information sessions, written feedback cycles, and consultation sprints to dive deeper into each workstream to explore and consider stakeholder perspectives and inputs prior to beginning the required regulatory processes early in 2025.

We will strive to ensure overall alignment with the stated REM objectives of:

  • Reliability
  • Affordability
  • Decarbonization by 2050
  • Reasonable implementation

Material will be covered according to six workstreams, including:

  • Day-Ahead Market
  • Market Power Mitigation
  • Pricing and Reserve Market
  • Market Clearing
  • Intertie Participation
  • Shorter Settlement

Engagement Schedule (revised Oct. 25, 2024)

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Purpose

    The AESO is developing comprehensive content for upcoming REM Sprint design sessions. We are asking for your feedback on any additional pieces to consider including for discussion.  

    The feedback period will be open until September 6, 2024, and individual responses will be shared on AESO Engage in their original format. The AESO will take this feedback into account when designing content for its REM Sprint sessions. Thank you in advance for providing this important feedback.

    If you need further information on how to submit your organization's comment matrix, please email stakeholderrelations@aeso.ca.

    Instructions

    1. Please respond to the questions and provide your specific comments.
    2. Only one completed comment matrix will be accepted per organization.
    3. To upload your completed comment matrix:
      • You will need to be registered and signed in on the AESO Engage platform.
      • Please click on the "Submit Stakeholder Feedback" box below to upload your completed comment matrix.
    4. All responses will be shared on AESO Engage in their original format.
    5. Responses due on or before September 6, 2024.

    Stakeholder Comment Matrix

    Download the AESO Stakeholder comment matrix here or in the AESO materials section and submit your completed matrix below.  


  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    We value your input and would like to ask all interested stakeholders to provide their feedback on the AESO's REM Recommendation shorter settlement work stream. The survey will be open until June 11, 2024, and responses will be shared on AESO Engage. Thank you in advance for providing this important feedback.

    Instructions

    1. Please respond to the questions and provide your specific comments.
    2. Only one completed comment matrix will be accepted per organization.
    3. To upload your completed comment matrix:
      • You will need to be registered and signed in on the AESO Engage platform.
      • Please click on the "Complete Stakeholder Feedback" box below to upload your completed comment matrix.
    4. Individual results from this survey will remain confidential and the AESO will release a directional summary of the results when thdetailed design and recommendation is released for stakeholder feedback 
    5. Responses due on or before June 11, 2024

    Stakeholder Comment Matrix

    View the AESO Stakeholder comment matrix here or in the AESO materials section. 

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    We value your input and would like to ask all interested stakeholders to provide their feedback on the AESO's REM Recommendation & Design Elements. Specifically, what stakeholders view as beneficial and what stakeholders view as creating concern regarding the REM recommendation and design elements meeting the objectives of Reliability, Affordability, Decarbonization by 2050 and Reasonable Implementation. 

    The survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete and will remain open until April 30, 2024. Results of the survey will be shared on AESO Engage in their original state and will be shared with the Ministry of Affordability & Utilities (MAU) as they would like to further understand industry’s views on the REM Recommendation to inform their on-going decision making.

    Thank you in advance for providing this important feedback.

    Instructions

    1. To submit your feedback, you will need to be registered and signed in on the AESO Engage platform.
    2. Please click on the "Complete Stakeholder Survey" box below to provide your specific comments.
    3. Please submit one completed Stakeholder Survey per organization.
    4. Results will be posted on AESO Engage in their original state.
    5. Responses due on or before April 30, 2024.

    Stakeholder Survey Questions

    1. Please indicate which category your organization predominantly represents:
      • Generation (thermal or diversified fuel mix)
      • Load
      • DFO / TFO
      • Renewables
      • Storage
      • Retailer
      • Other
    2. Name of Organization
    3. First and Last Name
    4. My organization is a member of the Market Pathways Executive Working Group (EWG).
    5. What aspects of the REM Recommendation and Design Elements do you believe are beneficial to meet the objectives of Reliability, Affordability, Decarbonization by 2050 and Reasonable Implementation? Please provide your rationale and be as specific as possible.
    6. What aspects of the REM Recommendation and Design Elements do you believe create concerns for meeting the objectives of Reliability, Affordability, Decarbonization by 2050 and Reasonable Implementation? Please provide your rationale and be as specific as possible.
    7. What are the top three market design elements you believe need most focus during stakeholder engagement? Please provide your rationale and be as specific as possible.
    8. I have a good understanding of how the Restructured Energy Market recommendation will work in Alberta.
    9. If you answered neutral, disagree or strongly disagree to question 8, what aspects of the REM recommendation would you like additional information or clarification on? Please be specific.
    10. Any additional comments
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