1. AESO Update to PCC
October 7, 2014

2. 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

3. 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

4. Thank you