AESO
Ian Thompson, PEng. PMP. CFM. has extensive experience in engineering and facilities management. Currently serving as Manager of Corporate Facilities at AESO since May 2016, Ian previously owned Coquetvale Consulting Ltd from April 2010 to November 2020. Prior roles include Program Manager at the University of Calgary, Engineering Director at Serco Facilities Management, and Senior Equipment Engineer at Serco Aerospace. Ian holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) Honours in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from the University of Lincolnshire and Humberside and a BTEC HNC in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Power Systems) from South Tyneside College.
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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.