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Media invitation to news conference to explain the AESO's perspective on the federal government’s draft Clean Electricity Regulations (CER).

CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To ensure consistent and clear communication with the public and to maintain confidence in the day-to-day operation of the power system, the...

CALGARY, Alberta, June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to the ongoing heat wave across the province, the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is urging Albertans to help conserve energy...

CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) Board announced today that David Erickson, President and Chief Executive Officer, will resign from the...

CALGARY, AB--(Marketwired - May 09, 2017) - Media are invited to observe the Alberta Electric System Operator's System Restoration Training to find out what exactly takes place in a system-wide...

CALGARY, AB--(Marketwired - April 21, 2016) - Media are invited to observe the AESO's System Restoration Training to find out what exactly takes place in a system-wide blackout and how operators...

CALGARY, AB--(Marketwired - March 03, 2016) -  As one of its first actions under the Climate Leadership Plan, the Government of Alberta has chosen the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) to...