Downloads: 

Memorandum of Understanding dated May 9 2011

IPSP Crown Consultation List

First Nation and Métis community consultation process

The Ontario Power Authority  is consulting with First Nation and Métis communities across Ontario to update the province’s Integrated Power System Plan.

The government’s Long-Term Energy Plan and its Supply Mix Directive laid the foundation for the updated IPSP.  Released in November 2010, the Long-Term Energy Plan sets out the province’s expected electricity requirements until 2030. The Supply Mix Directive, issued in February 2011, defined the targets the OPA must meet in the updated IPSP II.

IPSP II will be a 20-year blueprint for Ontario’s electricity system that outlines needed investments in conservation, generation and transmission. The development of a long-term plan is central to ensuring a reliable, sustainable and cost-effective electricity system for the future of Ontario.

The OPA will be holding consultation sessions throughout the spring and summer of 2011 to seek input and advice to ensure that priorities and views of Aboriginal communities are considered in the development of the plan. The consultations will consist of regional meetings for First Nation and Métis representatives, as well as outreach to communities for an opportunity to discuss the plan and record feedback with interested community members. 

IPSP Consultation schedule

The dates for the regional meetings are listed below.  Invitations have been sent directly to communities and staff from the OPA will follow up with communities to confirm attendance for regional meetings.

First Nations:

Toronto- June 3

Sudbury- June 9

Thunder Bay- June 22

Métis:

Toronto- TDB

Sudbury- TDB

Thunder Bay- TBD

Midland- TBD

IPSP participant funding information for First Nation and Métis communities

Funding is available for First Nation and Métis communities to assist with their participation in the consultation process.  This funding includes cost for reasonable travel and lodging to attend regional sessions and up to $4,000 to support technical advice that you may require on the plan.  Aboriginal organizations may also be eligible for funding and are required to apply through the OPA website.  

Further information about the IPSP, the consultation process and the funding for participation, can be found at the following link:

http://www.powerauthority.on.ca/integrated-power-system-plan-2011

Subsequent updates on the IPSP process will be sent to individuals who subscribe to receive e-mail updates about the plan’s development.  To subscribe to receive updates, enter your email address in the “Stay Connected” section on the IPSP web page noted above.

Submitting feedback

There are several ways to provide input into the development of the IPSP.  Please note that submissions may form part of the official IPSP submission to the Ontario Energy Board.

Email:         ipspsubmissions@powerauthority.on.ca

Fax:            416-967-1947 – write IPSP Consultation at the top of the page

Mail:           Ontario Power Authority
                    IPSP Consultation
                    120 Adelaide St. W., Ste 1600
                    Toronto, Ontario M5H 1T1

Complete the on-line forms:

The IPSP Planning and Consultation Overview document includes a number of questions on areas to be considered in the development of the IPSP. To provide input on these questions, please complete our on-line forms by clicking here. The questionnaire is divided into five sections: demand for electricity, generation of electricity, conservation and demand management, transmission and smart grid. Feel free to skip any questions or sections you don’t want to answer. You can go back and change answers anytime up until you hit submit at the end of the form.