Natural Gas Integrated Resource Planning (IRP)

A planning strategy and process evaluating pipeline alternatives for natural gas system needs.

Integrated Resource Planning is a planning strategy and process that evaluates and compares demand-side and supply-side alternatives to pipeline infrastructure in meeting natural gas system needs, and identifies and implements the alternative (or combination of alternatives) that is in the best interest of Enbridge Gas and its customers, taking into account reliability and safety, cost-effectiveness, public policy, optimized scoping, and risk management.

The OEB issued a Decision and Order on Enbridge Gas's application requesting OEB policy guidance on its IRP proposal. In response to Enbridge Gas's application, the OEB established a first-generation IRP Framework that provides direction on the OEB’s requirements as Enbridge Gas considers IRP to meet its system needs.

The OEB established an IRP Technical Working Group (IRPWG) to assist in the implementation of the IRP Framework. The IRPWG is expected to support an efficient and transparent implementation of the initial phase of the IRP Framework, facilitating future innovation in the energy sector regarding appropriate responses to emerging system needs.

A planning strategy and process evaluating pipeline alternatives for natural gas system needs.

Integrated Resource Planning is a planning strategy and process that evaluates and compares demand-side and supply-side alternatives to pipeline infrastructure in meeting natural gas system needs, and identifies and implements the alternative (or combination of alternatives) that is in the best interest of Enbridge Gas and its customers, taking into account reliability and safety, cost-effectiveness, public policy, optimized scoping, and risk management.

The OEB issued a Decision and Order on Enbridge Gas's application requesting OEB policy guidance on its IRP proposal. In response to Enbridge Gas's application, the OEB established a first-generation IRP Framework that provides direction on the OEB’s requirements as Enbridge Gas considers IRP to meet its system needs.

The OEB established an IRP Technical Working Group (IRPWG) to assist in the implementation of the IRP Framework. The IRPWG is expected to support an efficient and transparent implementation of the initial phase of the IRP Framework, facilitating future innovation in the energy sector regarding appropriate responses to emerging system needs.

  • IRPWG meetings begin

    Beginning January 2022, the IRP working group met on a monthly basis and established a DCF+ subgroup to assist Enbridge by providing input on the development of 2 IRP pilots and an enhanced DCF+ benefit cost analysis test.

    Refer to the Terms of Reference for scope, priorities and responsibilities of the working group and its members.

    Refer to Meeting Folders for materials and meeting notes summarizing the working group agenda, discussion and findings.

    Beginning January 2022, the IRP working group met on a monthly basis and established a DCF+ subgroup to assist Enbridge by providing input on the development of 2 IRP pilots and an enhanced DCF+ benefit cost analysis test.

    Refer to the Terms of Reference for scope, priorities and responsibilities of the working group and its members.

    Refer to Meeting Folders for materials and meeting notes summarizing the working group agenda, discussion and findings.

  • OEB selects membership on the IRPWG

    On December 6, 2021, the OEB announced the initial membership of the IRP Technical Working Group through a Membership Selection Letter.

    On December 6, 2021, the OEB announced the initial membership of the IRP Technical Working Group through a Membership Selection Letter.

  • OEB receives participation request letters

    November 8, 2021 marks the deadline to submit nominations for non-utility membership on the IRP Technical Working Group. All participation request letters received can be found on the public record.

    November 8, 2021 marks the deadline to submit nominations for non-utility membership on the IRP Technical Working Group. All participation request letters received can be found on the public record.

  • OEB calls for nomination to the IRPWG

    On October 19, 2021, the OEB issued a letter initiating the process to establish an IRP Technical Working Group. The OEB is seeking nominations from individuals interested in participating on the Working Group as non-utility members.

    On October 19, 2021, the OEB issued a letter initiating the process to establish an IRP Technical Working Group. The OEB is seeking nominations from individuals interested in participating on the Working Group as non-utility members.

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