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Who is eligible to apply?
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Aboriginal communities, co-operatives, municipalities and public sector entities are eligible.
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What kinds of costs will be eligible for funding under the EPP?
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Costs eligible for funding within each stream include:
Partnership Stream: Legal, technical and financial due diligence costs involved in exploring project partnerships.
Project Development Stream: Soft costs associated with developing a renewable energy project, such as obtaining the requisite regulatory approvals.
Remote Project Development Sub- Stream of the Project Development Stream: Soft costs associated with developing an energy project to offset diesel use in Remote First Nations communities, including things such as early stage business planning and assessments.
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If we received funding for our project under a previous IESO support program, can we receive funding under the EPP?
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Yes, applicants who have received funding under a support program such as the AREF, CEPP, MPSEPP or ATF-Reimbursement Program, may apply for funding under the EPP for new partnerships and projects.
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When will the budget allocation for all of the IESO support programs be posted?
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All program materials, including the budget allocation, program guidelines and application forms, will be posted when the EPP Program is launched.
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How does the application review process work?
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Applications will go through a three stage process.
- In the first stage, the IESO will assess whether the application is complete and eligible.
- In the second stage, a third-party review committee will assess each application and make funding decisions.
- In the third stage, successful applicants will receive an approval letter followed by an offer to enter into the Funding Agreement. If an application is rejected, applicants may submit a new or revised application, which will receive a new timestamp and be subject to the Program Rules at the time of submission.
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How is the $10 million budget for IESO support programs allocated?
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A schedule that describes the complete support programs budget allocation will be published on the website, along with the final EPP Rules and supporting documents.
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What is an “energy-based solution” under the Remote Project Development Sub-stream?
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The energy-based solution must be a project intended to supply energy directly to the applicable Remote First Nation Community to offset the use of diesel for electricity generation within the community.
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If I have multiple FIT projects, do I need to fill out separate application forms?
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For the purposes of the EPP Development Stream, four or more FIT projects will be considered a “FIT Project Portfolio”. Applicants with a FIT Project Portfolio are only required to submit a single application. Applicants with one to three FIT projects are required to submit individual applications for each project.
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Who determines priority transmission lines?
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The Ministry of Energy has determined which transmission lines are priorities. A schedule of eligible transmission projects and eligible transmission lines will be posted on the EPP web pages shortly.
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What is a licensed transmitter?
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A licensed transmitter is an entity that has been approved to transmit electricity in Ontario and has received an Electricity Transmitter Issued License by the Ontario Energy Board.
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What does it mean to be in default?
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To be in default means that the applicant is not in good standing with the IESO regarding a current Funding Agreement. It is the applicant’s responsibility to resolve any existing funding agreement disputes to the satisfaction of the IESO in order to participate in the EPP.
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