In late June, the AESO held two open houses in northern Alberta for local stakeholders to discuss the need for transmission expansion in the area. For the two system developments planned, one in the Christina Lake area northeast of Lac La Biche, the other in the area northwest of Fort McMurray, the AESO has identified …

As part of our ongoing public education program aimed at helping Albertans understand the need for upgrades in infrastructure, the AESO has developed a series of videos with the cooperation of key industry leaders that highlight the importance of a robust electrical transmission system. Transmission, like other forms of infrastructure, is an important means of enticing …

Forestry and gas development in Peace Country and the Fort Nelson region of northeastern British Columbia is expected to spearhead the demand for electricity over the next decade in Northwest Alberta. With infrastructure upgrades, transmission reinforcement and additional resource generation, the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) says it will be able to meet that demand …