New electricity generation projects in Alberta are required to complete a gated six stage connection process in Alberta (Connection Process) before they can be connected to the grid. There are actually seven stages, if you count what the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) calls Stage 0. The Connection Process was implemented by the AESO in… Read More
AlbertaPowerMarket.com previously described here how the Balancing Pool, a public body here in Alberta, has become a very important player in the Alberta electricity market. We also promised to update you on important Balancing Pool developments. Earlier this week, when our neighbours to the South were celebrating July 4th, the Balancing Pool announced that, subject… Read More
The Alberta Electric System Operator’s (AESO’s) Renewable Electricity Program (REP) and Alberta Infrastructure’s 135,000 MWh solar procurement highlight Alberta’s new willingness to encourage and financially support renewable electricity development in the province. Though wind and solar have been the focus of Alberta’s renewable electricity story to date, geothermal proponents have also been promoting the potential… Read More
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