Alberta Electricity

• Alberta bill enables hydrogen home heating, electricity market remodelling

  The government of Alberta has tabled legislation to allow hydrogen to be used as a home and commercial heating fuel in a move it says could also reduce emissions.

  Consumer

  Apr 10, 2025
  
• Canada pushes net-zero electricity target to 2050 as Alberta government vows legal challenge

  Canada had previously signalled an aim to fully decarbonize electricity grids by 2035. But some provinces, namely Alberta and Saskatchewan, said that was simply not doable.

  Politics

  Dec 17, 2024
  
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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
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• Alberta government rolls ahead with electricity plans: Rate of Last Resort

  The province says the Rate of Last Resort help consumers better understand energy options and is part of an ongoing consumer awareness initiative. 

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2024
• Alberta introduces legislation to reduce high power-bill fee surcharge for Calgarians

  Calgary took in $186 million more than expected last year from local access fees while residents had to pay about $240 on average — three times the fee Edmonton residents pay.

  Consumer

  Apr 22, 2024
• Province unveils plan to protect Albertans from power price swings — but not until 2025

  The Alberta government is proposing measures, to take effect in January 2025, that aim to protect power consumers from wild price swings under the Regulated Rate Option.

  Consumer

  Apr 18, 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
• Alberta government announces it is updating electricity market rules

  Alberta's government is updating its electricity market rules with new temporary measures it says will help lower consumers' utility bills.

  Consumer

  Mar 12, 2024
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• Uncertainty over new rules on renewable energy sources in Alberta as moratorium set to lift

  Alberta’s pause on renewable energy is set to lift, but experts say the competition landscape is changing.

  Canada

  Feb 14, 2024
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• Alberta sets electricity record during polar vortex-induced cold snap

  The near-record Arctic temperatures that have taken hold in Alberta also led to the province setting another record in all-time demand for electricity.

  Weather

  Jan 12, 2024