As the planner of the transmission system for all Albertans, the AESO has identified the need to reinforce the transmission system south and west of Edmonton to meet the growing demand for electricity from residential, commercial and industrial growth in the area. Transmission system developments are required to ensure the system has sufficient capacity to …

Please join the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) and AltaLink at an upcoming open house for the Foothills Area Transmission Development project. AESO staff will be on hand to discuss the need for this project and address any questions or concerns. Representatives from AltaLink will be available at the open houses to discuss detailed siting and routing, …

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) published the seventh edition of Powering Albertans this week. This semi-annual magazine is distributed throughout the province to help Albertans understand how the electricity industry works. Read this edition to learn about the need for transmission development in your region, the impacts of a congested transmission system, our electricity …