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• New research says Canada needs to do more to address growing electricity demand

  A new report says Canada needs to do more to increase electricity production as population and industrial demand is expected to increase.

  Canada

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• First Nations say Alberta data centre strategy won’t attract big tech players

  One chief said First Nations want more than to be consulted — they are ready to invest.

  Economy

  Jun 27, 2025
  
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• Alberta utilities minister says Montana electricity generators not treated unfairly

  Nathan Neudorf says interconnectivity with Alberta's neighbouring provinces and Montana is key to having a reliable grid.

  Politics

  Apr 2, 2025
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• Alberta Energy System Operator issues grid alert over electricity use

  AESO says cold temperatures and an unexpected reduction in electricity generation prompted a surprise grid alert Tuesday morning.

  Weather

  Oct 22, 2024
• 2nd grid alert in a week leads to rotating power outages in Alberta. What’s going on?

  For the second time this week, the Alberta Electric System Operator issued a grid alert for the province on Friday, when Edmonton briefly faced rotating power outages.

  Consumer

  Apr 5, 2024
• Power market headed for shakeup as Alberta commits to restructuring by 2027

  Alberta's electricity market is headed for a shakeup and some industry players fear a lengthy period of uncertainty could scare away much-needed investment in power generation.

  Consumer

  Mar 12, 2024
• What are the lessons learned from Alberta’s emergency power alert?

  The alert, issued by the Alberta Electric System Operator, urged Albertans to reduce electricity usage to essentials only to prevent rotating outages.

  Canada

  Jan 14, 2024
• Grid alert declared in Alberta due to hot weather, low winds

  According to a post by the Alberta Electric Systems Operator (AESO), unideal weather conditions and an outage in B.C. are straining the province's electrical grid.

  Canada

  Aug 28, 2023
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• Alberta renewable energy development pause affects $33B in investment, 24,000 ‘job-years’: report

  In a post published on the Pembina Institute's website on Thursday, the organization said its analysis of public data reveals there are 118 projects impacted by the moratorium.

  Economy

  Aug 24, 2023
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• Heat dome settling over Alberta triggers weather warnings, electric grid alert

  Environment Canada issued heat warnings for a large swath of the province, from south of Calgary to north of Peace River.

  Weather

  Jun 7, 2023