Optional Feasibility Study Process

Proponents may request an optional Feasibility Study in order to determine the technical acceptability of a new or modified connection to the IESO-controlled grid and to identify alternate connection options. The steps required in completing the feasibility study process are outlined below.

To begin the process, you will need to submit an feasiblity study application package to the IESO including:

• the completed feasiblity study application form, as described in Market Manual 2.10, section 7.3, for either:
• Generation Facilites
• Transmission Facilities
• Load Facilites
• Ancillary Services
• the appropriate supporting documentation, as detailed in the applicable application, including a single-line diagram(s), and,
• the required deposit, as described in Market Manual 2.10, section 7.3.1
.

Each box below outlines the steps involved in the feasibility study process. More detailed information on each step is available in Market Manual 2.10, section 7.

Submit Feasibility Study Application

Execute Feasibility Study Agreement

Confidential Feasibility Study report issued to applicant

Following the receipt of the feasiblity study application the IESO and the connection applicant will negotiate a Scope of Work and execute a Feasibility Study agreement.  The IESO will then evaluate the feasibility of the connection proposal.

The completion date for a Feasibility Study is negotiated between the IESO and the connection applicant as part of the Scope of Work.  The resulting Feasibility Study report is confidential and will not be posted on the IESO's web site.