A three-day supply crunch, which saw officials asking residents to conserve electricity, coupled with the threat of outages, has emphasized the system’s fragility
Utilities and Affordability Minister Nathan Neudorf says rapid global change requires a more hands-on approach, while the province grapples with the transition to less carbon-intensive energy
Utilities and Affordability Minister Nathan Neudorf says rapid global change requires a more hands-on approach, while the province grapples with the transition to less carbon-intensive energy
In 2004, Alberta s Transmission Regulation established the framework for the planning and development of Alberta s electricity transmission infrastructure. Its intent was to attract new generation, increase competition, and serve expected increases in load. The regulation has remained largely unchanged since 2004. Meanwhile, the electricity system has experienced significant changes in part due to the dramatic increase in the amount of intermittent renewable power generation facilities connecting to the grid.