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Today’s Agenda1:00 pm Electricity landscape in GTA/Central Ontario
1:30 pm Discussion panel: Local perspectivesPlease share your perspectives with the panelists
2:30 pm Networking opportunity: Breakout discussion and report back
• Discussion question #1: What are the priorities that are influencing your community or business energy needs?
• Discussion question #2: What are some of the ways that communities and businesses are working towards implementing energy initiatives, or opportunities that should be explored?
3:00 pm Preparing for the future
3:15 pm Closing remarks
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Alexandra BarrettSenior Transmission Planning Engineer
Electricity Landscape in GTA/Central OntarioJANUARY 20, 2021
GTA and Central Update
Regional and Bulk Plans
GTA and Central UpdatesRegional Planning Updates
• South Georgian Bay/Muskoka• GTA North (York Region) • GTA East• GTA West (Peel/Halton) • TorontoBulk Plans and other updates
• Flow East Towards Toronto (FETT) Interface
• GTA West Corridor
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• The Regional Planning Process is a standardized approach to identifying needs, selecting the appropriate mechanism to study needs, and identify preferred solution(s)
• Under this process, each region in Ontario is studied every five years, at minimum
Regional Planning Process Overview
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Two IRRPs have been initiated:
• Barrie/Innisfil is primarily focused on addressing capacity needs in and around Barrie TS anticipated in the mid term, driven by new development. The impact of End of Life (EOL) refurbishments and potential for non-wires alternatives (NWA) will also be considered
• Parry Sound/Muskoka is primarily focused on capacity needs emerging at Waubaushene TS and Parry Sound TS, and consideration of EOL issues and emissions reduction potential
South Georgian Bay/ Muskoka
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IRRP complete February 2020, with a focus on accommodating urban growth:• Near-term need for a new step down
station in Markham
• Medium- to long-term need for two additional stations; one to supply northern York, and one for Vaughan
• Long-term supply capacity need along Claireville to Brown Hill circuits. Given lead time in development, a preferred solution should be identified during the next regional planning cycle (~2025)
GTA North (York Region)
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GTA North: Non Wires Demonstration Project• Given the large number of capacity related needs emerging over the next decade, southern York Region was selected to host a project to study the ability of distributed energy resources (DERs) to meet capacity needs.
• The IESO’s York Region Non Wires Alternatives Demonstration Project is currently underway, and consists of DER participants competing in local capacity auctions (for securing DERs) and local energy auctions (for operating DERs) when local system conditions become constrained.
• Additional information is available on the project webpage.9
https://www.ieso.ca/en/Sector-Participants/Engagement-Initiatives/Engagements/IESO-York-Region-Non-Wires-Alternatives-Demonstration-Project
• An IRRP is currently under development for the GTA West (Peel/Halton) region, and is expected to be complete in Q2 of 2021
• Focus is on accommodating urban growth, particularly in the areas of Milton, Halton Hills, northern Brampton, and Caledon. Additional needs are primarily related to supply security and restoration.
• IRRP is being carried out in coordination with the Bulk FETT study, to ensure consistent assumptions and identify opportunities for common solutions
GTA West (Peel/Halton)
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An IRRP was completed and posted in August 2019. Key outcomes:• Recommendation to proceed with upgrade
of the Richview x Manby corridor
• Proceed with End of Life (EOL) replacements for several facilities, while continuing with studies to select a preferred outcome for other assets approaching EOL
• Preserve options to address capacity needs not anticipated until the long term
Toronto
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Toronto: Addendum Study
An addendum to the 2019 IRRP has recently been initiated and is currently underway with a target completion of Q2 2021. Objectives:• Evaluate the impact of potential changes to the demand forecast (including impact of new transit projects and COVID), and new information regarding EE potential from the 2021-2024 CDM framework
• The addendum will provide a revised need date, and enhanced discussion of the potential for non-wires solutions to address or defer the Richview x Manby corridor need. Other needs identified in the 2019 IRRP are not being studied as part of the addendum at this time.
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Bulk System Planning
• Bulk planning addresses system needs and policy direction at the provincial level
• The IESO carries out bulk panning as part of its mandate• An initiative is currently underway to formalize how bulk planning is carried out, including coordination with other IESO processes and initiatives
• Details on this initiative are available on the IESO engagement webpage
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https://ieso.ca/en/Sector-Participants/Engagement-Initiatives/Engagements/Formalizing-the-Integrated-Bulk-System-Planning-Process
The FETT interface delivers electricity from western Ontario to the eastern part of the province. On warm high demand days in the summer months the two double-circuit 230 kV lines on the Trafalgar TS x Richview TS path are limited and restrict the FETT capacity.
Higher FETT capacity will be required when Pickering GS retires by the end of 2025. Upgrades to Trafalgar TS x Richview TS lines are recommended for 2025 in-service. They will ensure reliable electricity supply in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and the areas as far east as Ottawa. Further increase of the FETT capacity will be considered along with resource options located east of FETT.
The Flow East Towards Toronto (FETT) Interface
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• Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is currently conducting an environmental assessment (EA) for a new 400-series highway
• Provincial policy encourages colocation of linear infrastructure
• IESO/Ministry are conducting a joint study mirroring the highway EA to protect land for a future transmission corridor
• More information can be found on the study’s website at www.gta-west.com
GTA West Corridor
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GTA West Corridor
• New transmission built along this future corridor could address capacity related needs in both the GTA West (Peel/Halton) and GTA North (York Region) regions, including those anticipated in York Region in the 2030+ period
• Although no preferred solution to address long-term capacity needs has been identified at this time, preserving this corridor now will ensure that the ability to explore technically feasible options exist to serve load growth in northern Halton, northern Peel, and western York for decades to come
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Panel: Local perspectivesBrennan Louw, Senior Manager, Sector and System Development, IESO (Moderator)
Geri Yin, Head, Grid Innovation, Alectra Utilities
Lynn Robichaud, Senior Sustainability Coordinator, City of Burlington
David Bywater, Conservation Program Manager, Georgian Bay Biosphere
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• IESO 2020 Regional Electricity Forum - GTA/Central Discussion Panel
• Geri Yin, Head, Grid Innovation January 20, 2021
Advanced PlanningHarnessing emerging technologies and cross-industry solutions to enable a digitized utility of the future
Initial focus on Transactive Energy Platform and decentralized Data Governance
Grid InnovationLeveraging grid modernization technologies to enable a more sustainable grid
Initial focus on DER integration and Distribution System Operator (DSO) model
Smart CitiesPowering homes, buildings & transportation with smart, clean technologies
Initial focus on e-mobility
GRE&T Strategic Areas / Domains
Canada’s first distribution level local electricity market. Act as an independent Distribution System Operator (DSO) - procure, secure and dispatch local participating DERs as Non-Wires alternatives, powering local communities; defer or avoid the need for traditional wires infrastructure investment.
Enable the move towards Net-Zero Energy Emission homes by integrating a hybrid set of electrical and thermal equipment into a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) platform. This novel solution adjusts heat and electricity consumption within a home to minimize its carbon footprint.
In Collaboration With
IESO York Region Non-Wires Alternatives Pilot Project
• Focus on EV charging infrastructure; bring more EV charging opportunities to our communities where the demand for this service is growing and public infrastructure not kept pace.
• Partners: City of Markham, City of Barrie and City of St. Catharines
Zero Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Partnership(ZEVIP) Project
Initiatives on Community Energy Choices
Policy DirectionClimate Action
1. Low Carbon New Buildings
2. Deep Energy Retrofit Program (existing buildings)
3. Renewable Energy Co-operative
4. Integrated Mobility Initiatives
5. Electric Mobility & equipment
6. Waste Reduction
7. Industry
Community Stakeholder Committee
youtube.com/c/GeorgianBayBiospheregbbr.ca/climate
• The ICECAP is a regional partnership between the Georgian Bay Biosphere, First Nations, Municipalities, community partners, energy organizations, and other interested parties.
• The goal is a collaborative, more cost-effectiveapproach to energy management and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
ICECAP Partnership
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
• Lakeland Holdings Ltd.• Independent Electricity System
Operator• Hydro One• North Bay-Parry Sound Health
Unit• Georgian College• University of Guelph• & more!
CURRENT MEMBERS
• Township of Carling• Township of Georgian Bay• Township of McKellar• Town of Parry Sound• Township of Seguin• Township of The Archipelago
POTENTIAL MEMBERS
• Dokis First Nation• Henvey Inlet First Nation• Magnetawan First Nation• Wasauksing First Nation• Shawanaga First Nation• Moose Deer Point First Nation• Wahta Mohawk First Nation• Beausoleil First Nation • Township of McDougall• Township of Whitestone
Our Regional Approach
ICECAP Launches: February 2020
gbbr.ca/carbon-calculator
2020 Accomplishments
youtube.com/c/GeorgianBayBiospheregbbr.ca/climate
Thank you!Miigwech!
Breakout Discussions
• Discussion question #1: (5 minutes)What are the priorities that are influencing your community or business energy needs?
• Report back (5 minutes)• Discussion question #2: (10 minutes)
What are some of the ways that communities and businesses are working towards implementing energy initiatives, or opportunities that should be explored?
• Report back (10 minutes)30
Breakout Discussions• Discussion question #1: (5 minutes)
What are the priorities that are influencing your community or business energy needs?
• Report back (5 minutes)
• Discussion question #2: (10 minutes)
What are some of the ways that communities and businesses are working towards implementing energy initiatives, or opportunities that should be explored?
• Report back (10 minutes)
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Preparing for the Future: Shifting the Energy Landscape in a Rural Community
Mayor Jamie McGarvey, Town of Parry Sound
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How to get involved
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Welcome to the �GTA/Central Regional Electricity Network Meeting��Share your key takeaways from the morning session �in the chat function?��We will get started in just a few minutes. ���We will get started in just a few momentsToday’s AgendaElectricity Landscape in GTA/Central OntarioGTA and Central Update��Regional and Bulk PlansGTA and Central UpdatesRegional Planning Process OverviewSouth Georgian Bay/ MuskokaGTA North (York Region)GTA North: Non Wires Demonstration ProjectGTA West (Peel/Halton) TorontoToronto: Addendum StudyBulk System PlanningThe Flow East Towards Toronto (FETT) InterfaceGTA West Corridor GTA West Corridor Panel: Local perspectives��Brennan Louw, Senior Manager, Sector and System Development, IESO (Moderator) ��Geri Yin, Head, Grid Innovation, Alectra Utilities ��Lynn Robichaud, Senior Sustainability Coordinator, City of Burlington ��David Bywater, Conservation Program Manager, Georgian Bay Biosphere ��Slide Number 18GRE&T Strategic Areas / DomainsSlide Number 20Slide Number 21Slide Number 22Slide Number 23Slide Number 24Slide Number 25Slide Number 26ICECAP Launches: February 2020Slide Number 28Slide Number 29Breakout DiscussionsBreakout DiscussionsPreparing for the Future: Shifting the Energy Landscape in a Rural Community ��Mayor Jamie McGarvey, Town of Parry Sound ��How to get involvedThank You
