Evaluation of Most Severe Single Contingency

Recent materials posted

Dec. 6, 2022 | Options Paper Stakeholder Comments

Oct. 13, 2022 | Options Paper

Purpose

The purpose of this engagement is to inform industry on the Most Severe Single Contingency (MSSC) in Alberta, what it is and its current limits, and to report on the AESO’s recent analyses of the MSSC. The AESO is looking to make a recommendation regarding future MSSC limits based on its analysis and is looking at this engagement to capture suggestions and feedback from the industry.

Next steps

The AESO appreciates stakeholders' input up to this point and looks forward to reviewing the feedback on the options paper, which will allow us to complete additional analysis before proceeding with a decision on whether to change the MSSC limit in Alberta. The AESO will continue to consult with stakeholders on this initiative. The MSSC Options Paper is now published and we are reviewing the feedback we have received from stakeholders. The stakeholder comments we have received can be viewed in the "Options Paper Stakeholder feedback" located on the right-hand side of this page.

Forming a recommendation

The AESO will consider responses to the RFI, Solutions to Mitigate the instantaneous Impacts of Sudden Supply Loss, and any other relevant information, concurrently with the responses to this Options Paper when forming a recommendation. The AESO plans to develop recommendations by June 2023. Stakeholders will be able to engage in an industry session in June 2023 and submit written comments addressing the recommendations. The AESO plans to reach decisions on the path forward with MSSC Limits by December 2023.

We look forward to your continued participation and engagement on this initiative.

Recent materials posted

Dec. 6, 2022 | Options Paper Stakeholder Comments

Oct. 13, 2022 | Options Paper

Purpose

The purpose of this engagement is to inform industry on the Most Severe Single Contingency (MSSC) in Alberta, what it is and its current limits, and to report on the AESO’s recent analyses of the MSSC. The AESO is looking to make a recommendation regarding future MSSC limits based on its analysis and is looking at this engagement to capture suggestions and feedback from the industry.

Next steps

The AESO appreciates stakeholders' input up to this point and looks forward to reviewing the feedback on the options paper, which will allow us to complete additional analysis before proceeding with a decision on whether to change the MSSC limit in Alberta. The AESO will continue to consult with stakeholders on this initiative. The MSSC Options Paper is now published and we are reviewing the feedback we have received from stakeholders. The stakeholder comments we have received can be viewed in the "Options Paper Stakeholder feedback" located on the right-hand side of this page.

Forming a recommendation

The AESO will consider responses to the RFI, Solutions to Mitigate the instantaneous Impacts of Sudden Supply Loss, and any other relevant information, concurrently with the responses to this Options Paper when forming a recommendation. The AESO plans to develop recommendations by June 2023. Stakeholders will be able to engage in an industry session in June 2023 and submit written comments addressing the recommendations. The AESO plans to reach decisions on the path forward with MSSC Limits by December 2023.

We look forward to your continued participation and engagement on this initiative.

  • Information Session 2 | Oct. 20, 2022

    The AESO is providing notice to interested stakeholders to hold the date for an Evaluation of the MSSC Options paper virtual information session on Oct. 20, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

    Purpose

    The AESO will be releasing the MSSC Options paper on Oct. 13, 2022. The purpose of the session is to review the Options paper and answer clarifying questions prior to having stakeholders submit written comments.

    Information session materials

    The Options paper, presentation and stakeholder submissions can be found in the Materials section on the right-hand side of the page.


  • Lifecycle Planned Activities | Nov 2021 to Dec 2023

    Engagement Session 1 | Nov. 4, 2021

    Purpose

    • Provide stakeholders with a foundational understanding of MSSC
    • Review current limits of MSSC
    • Present the AESO’s analyses of the MSSC options including explaining the AESO’s methodology and assumptions used, and seek stakeholder feedback

    Information Session 2 | Oct. 20, 2022

    Purpose

    • Review Options paper
    • Answer clarifying questions
    • Outline next steps for stakeholder feedback

    Planned Activities 2022

    Targets

    • Provide high-level overview of stakeholder feedback received and post (February)
    • Develop next steps and post (February)
    • Stakeholder feedback gathered will be further reviewed and considered as the AESO develops an Options paper (March to August)
    • Post Options paper (October)
    • Host a stakeholder session on the Options paper (October)
    • Seek stakeholder input on Options paper (October-November)

    Planned Activities 2023

    Targets

    • Consider feedback on Options paper (early 2023)
    • Post recommendation (June)
    • Host a stakeholder session on the recommendation (June)
    • Seek stakeholder input on recommendations (June-July)
    • AESO plans to reach decisions on the path forward with MSSC Limits (December)

  • Engagement Session 1 | Nov. 4, 2021

    The AESO hosted a virtual stakeholder engagement session on Nov. 4, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

    Purpose

    The purpose of this session was to:

    • Provide stakeholders with a foundational understanding of MSSC
    • Review current limits of MSSC
    • Present the AESO’s analyses of the MSSC options including explaining the AESO’s methodology and assumptions used, and seek stakeholder feedback

    Stakeholder comments

    We value stakeholder feedback and we thank you for sharing your perspectives with us. View all stakeholder comments received on the Evaluation of MSSC in the Submissions section on the right-hand side of the page.

    Engagement session materials

    Can be found in the Materials section on the right-hand side of the page.

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