The IESO updated it approach to the Long-Term (LT) RFP for securing adequate resources for Ontario’s electricity system, reflecting some of the PWU inputs. The PWU identified that critical areas in the current design remain unaddressed and the IESO has now been provided with new direction from the Ministry of Energy to explore phasing-out of natural gas and expediting the LT RFP process. The PWU recommended IESO revisit the timing of its procurement framework to allow consideration of the gas phase-out study, and to maximize the participation criteria.
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