Authorization

To begin the market entry process, download, complete and submit the following to:

Independent Electricity System Operator
655 Bay Street, Suite 410
P.O. Box 1
Toronto, ON
M5G 2K4

• Application Form for Authorization to Participate    (DOC: 196KB)
• Application fee ($1000 plus 6% GST)
• Market Participant Contacts Form (1238)    (DOC: 193KB)
• Prudential Support Information Form (1044) - To be completed by all Market Participants    (DOC: 140KB)
  • Prudential Support Spreadsheet (1044 attachment) - To be completed by all Market Participants    (XLS: 29KB)
  • Prudential Notes for Form 1044    (DOC: 34KB)
  • Prudential Supplementary Form 1445    (DOC: 151KB)
• Applicable Ontario Energy Board (OEB) licence 
• Participation Agreement (DOC: 665KB)
• Emergency Preparedness Plan
  • Emergency Planning Guideline  (DOC: 448KB)
  • Emergency Preparedness Plan - Submission Checklist  PDF 240KB or DOC 148KB
  For supporting documents see:
  Electricity Emergency Priority - Policy
  Market Participant Emergency Planning Criteria

An Overview of the IESO-Administered Markets (PDF: 383KB) provides information on Ontario's physical power system, roles in the marketplace and operation of the Real-time Markets. The Market Entry Step-by-Step Guide (PDF: 470KB) explains what you need to do to join our markets.

All of the Market Entry procedures and forms are documented in the Market Entry, Maintenance & Exit Overview  (PDF: 213KB).

For more information, review the Understanding Prudentials Guide  (PDF: 356KB), and refer to Chapter 2 of the Market Rules.

Finally, a list of acceptable bond rating agencies and a list of Financial Institutions Eligible to provide Prudential Support are available in support of your prudential requirements.