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The following list of organizations and their websites are provided as a resource for Alberta Department of Energy (DOE) web site visitors. In general, DOE aims to provide links to web sites that primarily serve educational, research or public information needs. Please note: DOE is not responsible for the content or operation of third-party Web sites or electronic services reached by virtue of links from its portal.
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There are numerous associations and organizations throughout Alberta, Canada, and the world, which may be of interest to you for further information on coal, minerals, electricity, natural gas, oil, oil sands, and other energy sector information. |
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As an independent system operator, the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) leads the safe, reliable and economic operation and planning of Alberta’s interconnected power system. The AESO also facilitates Alberta’s hourly wholesale electricity market, which has more than 200 participants and between $3 and $5 billion in annual energy transactions, and is accountable for the overall coordination of provincial load settlement. |
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In the restructured electricity industry in Alberta, the Balancing Pool plays a prominent role in managing the Power Purchase Arrangements of several major power plants. The Balancing Pool was established in 1999 by the Government of Alberta to help manage the certain assets, revenues and expenses arising from the transition to competition in Alberta's electric industry. In 2003, the Balancing Pool had revenues of some $600 million and managed over $2 billion in assets. Alberta Federation of Rural Electrification Association (AFREA) |
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There are numerous government organizations throughout Alberta, Canada, and the world, which offer regulatory and other pertinent information on coal, minerals, electricity, natural gas, oil, oil sands, and other energy sector information. |
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The UCA was created to help Albertans in three ways - by representing them in regulatory hearings; by monitoring their complaints and concerns regarding their electricity and natural gas service; and by informing them about the recent changes in Alberta's utilities market. The Advocate's office will act as a catalyst - soliciting, listening to and analyzing consumer concerns and providing advice. |
