AESO
Alison Desmarais is a seasoned professional in regulatory and operations analysis, currently serving as a Tariff Operations Analyst and Regulatory Administrator at AESO since April 2018. Prior experience includes a role as Regulatory Coordinator at Cornerstone Engineering Ltd. from December 2016 to April 2018, and extensive experience at Advisian (WorleyParsons Group/Colt Engineering Corp.) from May 1998 to October 2016, where Alison held positions including Regulatory Advisor, Project Coordinator, and Engineering Assistant. Key responsibilities at Advisian encompassed managing submissions to regulatory bodies such as the OGC and AER, coordinating technical data for NEB pipeline applications, and handling various compliance and approval processes relevant to oil and gas operations in British Columbia and Alberta. Alison Desmarais is an alumnus of Lethbridge Polytechnic, having studied from 1996 to 1997.
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The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) manages and operates the provincial power grid. We're a not-for-profit organization serving in the public interest. We work with industry partners and the government to make sure reliable power is there when you need it. Whatever changes happen in the world, Albertans can rely on us to manage the electricity markets and meet your energy needs. From integrating renewable energy into your life to developing the grid, the future for electricity in Alberta looks bright. What do we do Manage and plan the power grid 24 hours a day When you need power, you expect it. We work with industry partners to keep electricity flowing throughout the province. Our system controllers balance supply and demand 24/7, making sure four million Albertans have power when they need it. Manage and operate the energy markets In Alberta, companies own generation, transmission and distribution facilities. We dispatch the power sold by generators, using the lowest-priced electricity first and then the next lowest until the need for power has been satisfied. We also enforce transmission tariffs and regulations, keeping the market fair and open for everyone. Plan the future of the system and its infrastructure As Alberta grows, so does its need for electricity. We plan ahead and expand the grid, ensuring the right transmission lines are built as efficiently as possible. As the province moves away from coal-fired power plants, we're enabling investment in renewable energy. In everything we do, our eye is always on the future.