Metamorphosis provided critical program management and facilitation expertise to support a complex multi-disciplinary wind integration initiative.
Client: The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is responsible for the safe, reliable and economic planning and operation of Alberta’s competitive wholesale electricity market.
Situation: The Operations and Reliability Group had an ambitious plan to integrate further wind generation into the Alberta energy market. The VP and his program team recognized they needed additional assistance to keep the iniatitive moving forward and meet the expectations of stakeholders.
Approach: Metamorphosis provided an experienced program manager to guide and mentor the client's team, as well as a senior advisor to assist with the completion of the wind power forecasting RFP. Metamorphosis worked closely with the AESO’s Wind Integration Program Director, many departments, external market stakeholders and industry associations. A collaborative and facilitative approach was taken to leverage the skills and capabilities of the entire group, thus developing alignment and commitment across the organization on the next phase of wind integration efforts.
Results: Within 90 days, a comprehensive response to stakeholders was issued, a wind forecasting RFP was completed and issued to the market; IT business cases were developed; project charters and implementation plans were developed; and a program office was put into place. The AESO is continuing on its leadership journey of integrating greater wind generation in concert with initiatives to build out transmission capacity, implement wind power forecasting, and develop new market services and solutions.