AESO
Andrea Lamy is a seasoned legal professional currently serving as Legal Manager for Transmission at AESO since May 2019, having previously held roles as Senior Legal Counsel and Legal Counsel at the same organization. In addition to this position, Andrea is an Executive Committee Member of the Canadian Corporate Counsel Association as of September 2023. Earlier experiences include practicing as an Associate Lawyer at Walsh LLP and Miller Thomson LLP, as well as serving as a Data Analyst at Nexen Marketing and a Research Analyst at both the Calgary Health Region and the Alberta Centre for Injury Control and Research. Andrea holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the University of Calgary, a Diploma from STEP Canada, and completed the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada In-Depth Tax Course, having earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) with honors in Psychology and Neuroscience from the University of Alberta.
AESO
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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.