AESO Update to PCC

October 7, 2014

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AESO October 2014 Update

• The AESO has published 20 year regional plans on its website

– Forecasting 2.4% overall load growth over the planning horizon, 3.5% in the oil sands region

• The AESO has received bids from 4 entities for the 500 kV Fort McMurray West project

– The successful entity will be selected in Dec 2014 with a target in-service date of 2019 for the 500 kV line

• Path 1 Operational limits increased in 2014

– Winter import limit increased to 830 MW

– Summer import limit increased to 800 MW

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AESO October 2014 Update

• Chapel Rock 500/240 kV Substation

– TFO preparing the facilities application

– Anticipated in service date is now 2018

– WECC Path Rating process for Path 1 will be initiated soon

• AESO continues to work with BC Hydro on joint studies to identify infrastructure and/or market products required to restore Path 1 to its current WECC Catalog path rating (1200 MW import, 1000 MW export)

– Currently AESO and BC Hydro are reviewing each other’s draft reports

• Application to redefine Path 1 was approved by WECC

– Name change from Langdon to Bennett

Thank you