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Officials forecast hundreds of thousands of electric vehicles in Alberta by 2041"We do expect we're going to see some large adoption, even in Calgary."TechAug 17
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Alberta forced to use reserves to balance power system for 2nd time this JulyThe Alberta Electric System Operator issued an "energy emergency alert" on Wednesday because the province was being forced to rely on reserves to balance the power system.ConsumerJul 14
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Alert lifted after Alberta forced to use ‘reserves to balance power system’AESO issued an "energy emergency alert" on Wednesday afternoon because a number of factors had resulted in the province "using reserves to balance the power system."ConsumerJul 7
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Edmonton set to reach 40 C mid-week as 11 heat records broken Saturday across AlbertaA heat wave being described as "prolonged, dangerous, and historic" has just started in Alberta.WeatherJun 27
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COVID-19, low oil prices leads to dramatic drop in demand for power in AlbertaThe drop in power demand adds up to the amount of power used by two medium-sized Alberta cities, and just like the economy, it will take some time for demand to fully return.EconomyJul 20, 2020
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Near-record demand triggers electricity emergency alerts in Alberta Monday nightThe AESO said under both the level one and level two energy emergency alerts issued Monday night, all power needs in the province continue to be met, but reserves are being used.WeatherJan 14, 2020
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Indigenous investors required in second round of Alberta renewable power auctionThe Alberta government said it will require indigenous equity investment from proponents in its second round of bids to build renewable energy projects in the province.EnvironmentFeb 5, 2018
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Alberta’s transmission system upgrade: Was it worth the price?More than $5-billion has been spent building new lines to carry power across the province, and construction has just begun on a new $1.4 billion line linking Fort McMurray to the Capital Region.EconomySep 6, 2017
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Heat wave continues in Edmonton and surrounding areaThe start of the weekend has brought with it continuing high temperatures to the capital region and much of Alberta.EnvironmentJul 8, 2017
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Now-resolved central Edmonton power outage caused by equipment failure: EPCORA nearly hour-long power failure in parts of central Edmonton on Friday was the result of equipment failure at a substation, according to EPCOR.CanadaJul 7, 2017
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