The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) manages and operates the provincial power grid.

We're a not-for-profit organization serving in the public interest. We work with industry partners and the government to make sure reliable power is there when you need it. Whatever changes happen in the world, Albertans can rely on us to manage the electricity markets and meet your energy needs. From integrating renewable energy into your life to developing the grid, the future for electricity in Alberta looks bright.

What do we do
Manage and plan the power grid 24 hours a day
When you need power, you expect it. We work with industry partners to keep electricity flowing throughout the province. Our system controllers balance supply and demand 24/7, making sure four million Albertans have power when they need it.

Manage and operate the energy markets
In Alberta, companies own generation, transmission and distribution facilities. We dispatch the power sold by generators, using the lowest-priced electricity first and then the next lowest until the need for power has been satisfied. We also enforce transmission tariffs and regulations, keeping the market fair and open for everyone.

Plan the future of the system and its infrastructure
As Alberta grows, so does its need for electricity. We plan ahead and expand the grid, ensuring the right transmission lines are built as efficiently as possible. As the province moves away from coal-fired power plants, we're enabling investment in renewable energy. In everything we do, our eye is always on the future.

Energy

Non Profit

AESO

Dave Johnson

Dennis Frehlich

Kristie O'Brien

Megan Lund, CPHR

Neil Brausen

Nicole Kinch, CA, CPA (WA)

Nicole LeBlanc

Gordon Nadeau

Claire S.

Jeff Nicholls

Rob Davidson, P.Eng.

Pravin Koshti ,P.Eng,PMP

Richard Flack

Lorraine Marshall-Thifault

Shezana Mills

Colleen Simpson Laird

Dana Postma

Ivan Bolen

Shabnam Daneshmand

The Data and Analytics Team at AESO plays a crucial role in optimizing the performance and reliability of Alberta's power grid. This team gathers, analyzes, and interprets complex data to support strategic decision-making in energy regulation, market operations, and infrastructure planning. By leveraging advanced analytics and modeling techniques, they provide insights that facilitate the integration of renewable energy, enhance market efficiency, and ensure cybersecurity—all essential for maintaining a robust power system for Albertans.

Data and Analytics Team

Analytical and Compliance Team

Project Management Team

Engineering Team

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Analytical and Compliance Team

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