Exemptions

The directors of the IESO Board are responsible for making decisions on applications from market participants that seek exemptions from the obligations or standards contained in the Market Rules. This authority was granted through amendments to the Electricity Act, 1998 . (Bill 57 Schedule F)

Further to the legislation, the directors established an Exemption Procedure to be followed in assessing exemption applications.

The Exemption Application Status page contains information related to each exemption application. After application assessment by IESO staff, the following will be posted:

• the application, the IESO staff recommendation and the due date for third party submissions
• all third party submissions, along with the due date for applicant and IESO staff comments on third party submissions
• the applicant and IESO staff comments on third party submissions
• the panel decision

An exemption applicant will have the opportunity to respond to the IESO staff recommendation. A change in circumstances may prompt the reconsideration, removal or transfer of an exemption.

Related forms to be completed and submitted to the IESO include:

• Exemption Application Form
• Third Party Submission on Exemption Application
• Exemption Applicant or IESO Staff Comments on Third Party Submission
• Exemption Applicant Comments on IESO Staff Recommendation
• Request to Transfer Exemption

A Guideline entitled Prohibition on Communication Regarding Exemption Applications provides instruction regarding confidentiality issues relating to the evaluation of exemption applications.

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