Ontario's Standard Offer Program: RESOP Status Update

As a result of the popularity of the Renewable Energy Standard Offer Program (RESOP), the OPA is proactively reviewing the program to ensure continued success. The OPA announced proposed Changes to the Renewable Energy Standard Offer Program (RESOP) on May 13th, 2008, and recently completed a series of technical sessions to gather feedback from stakeholders concerning implementation of the proposed new RESOP rules and revised contract.

The OPA has posted information on the RESOP Technical Sessions - I, II, & III on its website. Some of the issues raised by participants during these sessions were significant, and include the following:

- that projects that have applied for and/or obtained a Connection Impact Assessment (CIA) from the local distribution company (LDC) be exempted from any proponent limits that may be imposed on applications;

- the current approach to solar photovoltaic (PV) under the RESOP is seen as unsustainable and the need for a longer-term Provincial strategy on PV procurement was expressed;

- the relationship between the issuance of a RESOP contract, and the Ontario Energy Board's Codes with respect to how LDCs manage the queue to connect to their distribution systems, is complex, and many observers have requested that OPA and OEB explore options to integrate these processes;

- in developing new requirements ("milestones") for projects to demonstrate progress, OPA has also been asked to consider the significant project development work required for waterpower projects, particularly in the north

(The above is not an exhaustive list but is meant to be indicative of the scope of the issues under review).

At the last Technical Session, OPA staff indicated their intention to release draft RESOP program rules by August 1, 2008 for stakeholder review and comment. The OPA would like to ensure that thorough consideration is given to all of the issues raised during the technical sessions. Combined with the additional information provided from written comments submitted by interested stakeholders, the release of the draft program rules has been delayed.

At this time, the OPA expects to post draft program rules at the end of August, and will provide periodic updates on this site and via email as details become available.

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