The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) issued a discussion paper on September 17 seeking input from stakeholders on the development of a competitive procurement process for critical transmission infrastructure. Competitive procurement refers to the provision of specific transmission infrastructure through a process that enables all qualified bidders to compete in a fair, transparent and open …

The transmission network is like a major highway system for electricity, moving large quantities of power from where it is generated to where it needs to go. Over time, this system of lines and towers must be upgraded as equipment ages, demand for electricity increases and additional sources of energy (generation) are created in different …

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) launched the initial phase of its wind forecasting initiative today by publicly posting a six-day forecast that provides a snapshot of the amount of wind power available to the Alberta power grid. “The integration of increasing amounts of wind into Alberta’s generation mix requires new tools and practices to …