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 more
Micro-Generation Regulation allows Albertans to generate their own environmentally friendly electricity and receive credit for any power they send into the electricity grid. Read more
An important objective of electricity restructuring has been the development of a competitive generation market. Over 6,500 megawatts (MW) of new generation has been added to the Alberta power supply since 1998. Read more
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 more
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
At its most basic, electricity is priced at the balancing point of supply and demand. Lowest-cost generators are dispatched first and the more expensive ones are only brought in as necessary to handle a higher demand. Read more
