September Deadline: Last Chance To Participate In Ontario's Large Renewable Procurement Program

The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) has issued final materials for phase two of Ontario's Large Renewable Procurement Program (LRP II). The deadline for submitting a qualification submission to the IESO is September 8, 2016. This is expected to be the last opportunity to participate in the LRP because the Minister of Energy has directed the IESO not to undertake a third round of the LRP. For further information about the LRP, please see our June 2016 Blakes Bulletin: Ontario's Large Renewable Procurement Program Recharges for Phase II, RFQ Stage Expected in August.

In LRP II, the IESO is seeking submissions (Qualification Submissions) from parties interested in qualifying to participate in any future potential LRP II Request for Proposals (LRP II RFP) for up to 600 MW of on-shore wind, 250 MW of solar, 50 MW of waterpower and 30 MW of bioenergy. In addition, 50 MW will be procured, which may include a focus toward technological upgrades to and