Understanding the Market
In Alberta, electricity is generated, sold and bought on the wholesale electricity market. The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) plays an instrumental role in developing and operating this market. Making sure it remains fair, efficient and openly competitive is one of our key responsibilities. This way, Albertans receive electricity sold at fair prices, with no costs, taxes or fees hidden in the system.
Are you a new market participant or interested in the market?
The following documents help existing and potential market participants understand how Alberta's wholesale, energy-only electricity market works. For more information, particularly if you are intending to participate in the market or you are a current market participant, please refer to the Joining the market and Energy Trading System tools sections or contact us.
AESO FirstCall
1-888-588-AESO (2376) or info@aeso.ca
Market Participation Information
- Becoming a Pool Participant[Posted: September 28, 2016]
- Determining the Wholesale Market Price for Electricity[Posted: January 15, 2020]
- Guide for Distribution Connected Generation less than 5MW[Posted: April 6, 2020]
- Connecting Microgeneration[Posted: January 15, 2020]
- Guide to Net Settlement Instructions[Posted: January 15, 2020]
- Becoming a Retailer[Posted: January 15, 2020]
- Becoming a Self Retailer[Posted: January 15, 2020]
Need more information? Visit our AESO Connecting to the Grid page.
