AESO
Karen Mascarenhas M.R.M. serves as a Commercial and Procurement Project Manager and Forecast Analyst at AESO since May 2018, focusing on managing analysis and forecast information delivery, alongside researching industry and commodity market trends. Previously, from April 2015 to January 2018, Karen worked as an Economist at the Canadian Energy Research Institute, where duties included editing electricity reports, conducting economic analyses, and developing energy models for publications. Karen's experience includes roles as a Research Associate at Simon Fraser University, an Economist at Fisheries and Oceans Canada, positions in power trading and analysis at Macquarie Bank and Calpine, and research roles at Shell Center for Sustainability and the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy. Academic qualifications include a Master's degree in Resource and Environmental Management from Simon Fraser University and a Bachelor's degree in Mathematical Economic Analysis from Rice University.
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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.