OSeMOSYS peer-reviewed paper

In a recent study and publication , OSeMOSYS  is used to find the least cost electricity generation mix in Canada's two provinces; Alberta and British Columbia; under different carbon policies for the time span of 2010–2060. The goal of the study is to investigate the potential cost and emissions reductions resulting from an increase in electricity transmission capacity between: a fossil fuel dominated jurisdiction (Alberta), and a predominantly hydroelectric jurisdiction (British Columbia).
Results obtained in this study indicate that increased intertie capacity reduces the cost of electricity and emissions under carbon pricing policies. However, the expandable intertie does not encourage greater adoption of variable renewable generation. Furthermore, the authors concluded that the optimal intertie capacity and cost reduction of increased interconnectivity increases with more restrictive carbon policies.