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    Frequently Asked Questions

    1. What is considered a renewable or alternative source of electricity?

    Renewable or alternative energy means electric energy generated from:

    1. products having current EcoLogo certification, or
    2. solar, wind, hydro, fuel cell, geothermal, biomass or other generation sources, if the emissions intensity of
      1. the electric energy produced, or
      2. the total energy produced from the simultaneous generation of electric energy and production of thermal energy from the same fuel source is less than or equal to 418 kg CO2e per MWh

    2. How do I find out who the Distribution Facility Owner is for my area?

    Alberta has several DFOs (see table below) and you will need to determine which one is operating in your area to discuss qualifying as a Small-Scale Power Producer.

    Service provider

    Location

    		 Contact

    ATCO Electric

    Northern and east central Alberta

    Call 1-800-668-2248

    City of Lethbridge

    Lethbridge

    Call 403-320-3111

    ENMAX Power Corporation

    Calgary, Red Deer, Cardston, and Ponoka

    Call 1-877-571-7111 in North America and follow the voice prompts to reach their metering department

    EPCOR Distribution Inc              

    Edmonton

    Call 780-310-4300 or toll-free in North America at 1-800-667-2345

    FortisAlberta

    Remainder of Alberta

    Call 310-WIRE (9473)

    REA district locater tool

    See contact information for your REA in the provided list

    www.afrea.ca/district_locator

    3. Why is the SSG Program transitioning to AESO?

    On March 5, 2024, the Government of Alberta issued a Ministerial Order M.O. 040/2024 that amended the SSG Regulation and transferred the Balancing Pool’s accountabilities to the AESO. The AESO will assume responsibility for any new SSPs with immediate effect and existing SSPs will continue to be managed by the Balancing Pool until their transition to AESO on Oct. 1st, 2024.

    4. Where do I go to learn more about the regulation?

    Download the regulation

    5. How do I get started?

    Please refer to New Small-Scale Power Producers and Joining the Energy Market.

    6.What if I am an existing producer that has already been qualified as a Small-Scale Power Producer?

    Please refer to Existing Small-Scale Power Producers. 

    7. What is the difference between producers generating over 5 MW and those generating under 5 MW?

    If your small-scale generating unit’s capacity exceeds 5 MW, then it is considered to be dispatchable. This means that in order to participate in the wholesale electricity market, you must submit offers to the power pool and comply with dispatch instructions issued by the AESO on a 24/7/365 basis. As a qualified SSP, the cost of your dispatching services will be covered by the AESO if you so choose. The AESO will utilize a third-party service provider to deliver these dispatching services and also facilitate the SSPs outage reporting requirements.

    8. How do I manage my settlement?

    All SSPs need to settle directly with the AESO. Generators are encouraged to review ISO Rule 103.4 governing the Power Pool Financial Settlement process. For additional information please refer to:

    9. I have more questions, who do I contact for follow-up?

    You can contact the AESO by emailing SSG@aeso.ca for any further questions.

     

    Frequently Asked Questions