AESO
Deb Howland has extensive experience in compliance, business analysis, and project management within the energy sector. Currently serving as a Senior Compliance Specialist at AESO since February 2015, Deb is responsible for ensuring adherence to the Alberta Reliability Standard Critical Infrastructure Protection standard, developing controls, and representing AESO in audits. Previously, Deb held multiple senior business analyst roles across organizations including Suncor Energy and TransCanada, focusing on business process modeling and requirements documentation. Deb's career began with a foundation in software development, with key roles at IHS Markit and various organizations in the late 1980s and 1990s. Deb holds a BSc in Computer Science from the University of Calgary and a CPSC in Computing Science from NAIT.
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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.