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MacGregor Holmes, MBA, is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in commercial and financial roles within the energy sector. Currently serving as a Sr. Commercial Specialist at AESO since April 2023, MacGregor leads the design and implementation of competitive procurements for Alberta's electrical grid transformation. Prior to this role, MacGregor spent 16 years at TransAlta, advancing through several positions including Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Commercial Specialist, Senior Financial Analyst, and Financial Analyst. Responsibilities included driving contract negotiations, overseeing financial planning and analysis, and managing compliance issues. MacGregor also briefly held the position of Corporate Planning Analyst at Devon Energy in 2005, focusing on performance analysis and market integration. Academic credentials include an MBA in Finance from the Haskayne School of Business and a Practitioner qualification in Commercial and Contract Management from the International Association of Commercial and Contract Managers.
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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.