About Electricity
What is Electricity
Step One - Generation
About half of the electricity in Alberta is generated through coal-fired plants.
Step Two - Delivery
There are two steps in the delivery process:
a. Transmission
b. Distribution
Electricity is sent from generating plants over high-voltage transmission lines to local transformers that reduce the voltage level. This process is referred to as transmission of electricity.
Step Three - Retail
A retailer sells the electricity to the end customer.
Electricity FAQ(s)
Looking for information on electricity and how the electricity market works? This section provides you with quick answers to commonly asked questions related to electricity and the electricity market in Alberta. Read moreStatistics
An important objective of electricity restructuring has been the development of a competitive generation market. Over 5,300 megawatts (MW) of new generation has been added to the Alberta power supply since 1998 and an additional 28,000 MW of power has been proposed by industry for future development. At present, installed generating capacity is over 12,700 MW. Read moreCustomer Switching
The switching statistic rate measures the net movement of customers from the Regulated Rate Option (RRO) to a competitive contract. The resulting percentage shows the number of customers on a contract instead of being on the RRO. The switching statistic rate is calculated by dividing the number of customers who are on a competitive contract by the total of customers in the market. Read moreElectricity Facts
Livestock manure is currently being used for biomass power generation at one facility in Alberta. If you are looking for more interesting facts about Electricity, view this section. Read more
