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Documents in this section contain information about Alberta's electricity legislation, policies and markets.
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Fact Sheets
These documents provide information about the Electricity industry in Alberta. If you have further questions, see the Frequently Asked Questions portion of our site.
Transmission Planning
The Alberta Government has a plan for a strengthened and more effective transmission system. (September 2010)
Transmission Process Overview
Albertans have a say on where critical transmission lines and facilities are located. (September 2010)
Transmission
Find answers to your questions about transmission. (September 2010)
Major Transmission Projects
There are a number of major transmission projects across Alberta. (September 2010)
Transmission and Landowner Rights
Landowners’ rights are protected and respected in deciding how and where transmission lines are built. (September 2010)
Advanced Metering Study
A real-time electricity study to measure the electricity consumption behaviour of consumers has been initiated by the departments of Environment and Energy, Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures, EPCOR and ENMAX. More information for participants is also available. (May 2010)
Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) Act
The Alberta Utilities Commission Act separated the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board (EUB) into two separate regulatory bodies—the Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB) and the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC). (March 2010)
Micro-Generation
Alberta’s Micro-generation Regulation allows electricity customers to generate their own environmentally friendly electricity. (August 2009)
Regulated Rate Option(RRO)
The RRO is the monthly rate for electricity automatically provided to all eligible customers who have not entered into a contract with a competitive electricity retailer. (June 2010)
- Regulated Rate Option Charts
Understand the transition to the new regulated rate option. (June 2010)
Residential Bill
Understand the line items on a standard electricity bill. (September 2009)
Wind Power
Alberta's wind generation is enough to provide for the electricity that over 310,000 homes use in a year. (August 2011)
Publications
Regulated Retail Energy Harmonization Inquiry
Report by the Alberta Utilities Commission on their inquiry into the harmonization of the Regulated Rate Option Regulation and the Default Gas Supply Regulation. (December 2011)
Hydroelectric Power Generation Development Inquiry
Report by the Alberta Utilities Commission on their inquiry into the regulatory approval process for hydroelectric developments in Alberta. (August 2011)
Alberta Smart Grid Inquiry
Report by the Alberta Utilities Commission on the potential for application of smart grid in Alberta. (June 2011)
Transmission Facilities Cost Monitoring Committee Order
Terms of reference for the Transmission Facilities Cost Monitoring Committee (TFCMC). (September 2010)
- Review of the Cost Status of Major Transmission Projects in Alberta(TFCMC) (June 2011)
Retail Market review
The electricity retail market review related to scheduled changes in the Regulated Rate Option. (June 2010)
Electricity and You
Alberta's electricity system is a network of generation facilities, transmission lines, retailers and regulators. This interactive graphic illustrates how electricity works in Alberta. (2008)
Alberta’s Hydroelectric Energy Resources
In Alberta there are five main river basins, the Athabasca, North Saskatchewan, Peace, Slave and South Saskatchewan. The ultimate hydroelectric energy potential that could be extracted from these river basins is about 53,000 gigawatt hours per year or 42,000 gigawatt hours per year at identified sites. This Alberta Utilities Commission report is an update on hydro resources in Alberta. (2010)
Alberta's Energy Industry Overview
Energy Sector Highlights and Economic Impact, Minerals, Natural Gas, Petrochemicals, Oil Sands and Conventional Oil, Electricity, Hydrocarbon Resources. (2011)
Electricity Transmission Information Sessions materials (Summer 2009)
- Poster(Government of Alberta)
- Poster(Alberta Electric System Operator – AES0)
- The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is a not-for-profit statutory company that plans and operates Alberta's electric system.
Alberta's Electricity Policy Framework: Competitive-Reliable-Sustainable A final policy paper design of the regulated rate option (RRO); short and long-term adequacy; and other inter-related market issues. (2005)
New Generation Brochure
An overview of the process of gaining approval for new projects or expanding existing generation. (2004)
Western Governors Association
Alberta shares information about electricity transmission development with neighbouring jurisdictions.
Western Renewable Energy Zones – Phase 1 Report (June 2009)
Transmission Development Policy
This policy provides a forward-looking and progressive solution to address the need for transmission upgrades. (December 2003)
Industrial Systems Policy Statement
Definitions of industrial systems, and the policy objectives and implications of exempting these systems from the Electric Utilities Act (EUA). (June 1997)
Video
The Need for Transmission Development (Powering Albertans)
The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) explains the operation of Alberta's interconnected power system.
