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    2025 Budget Development Process

    AESO Board Decision

    The AESO Board has approved the 2025 Business Plan and Budget Proposal with one amendment. View the AESO Board Decision and amendment.

    Thank you to all stakeholders for your interest and contributions in the 2025 BDP consultation process. We appreciate and value the time and effort you have taken to participate and share your insights.

    Purpose

    The purpose of the 2025 Budget Development Process (BDP) is to consult with industry on the AESO’s areas of focus and proposed budget and forecasts for the upcoming year as per the Transmission Regulation. The 2025 BDP will be used to establish the AESO’s business plan and budget for 2025 as well as the forecast for 2026 and 2027.

    We thank stakeholders for sharing their valuable perspectives in the 2024 BDP and for continuing to participate as we shape the consultation process to fit the need and current environment and to elevate the value proposition. We are grateful for stakeholders' alignment and support in relation to the strategic areas of focus as identified by the AESO. For additional details, view the Letter to Stakeholders.

    For more fulsome information and a complete timeline of this consultation, view the 2025 Budget Development Process page on AESO Engage.

    2025 BDP materials