AESO
Mike Choboter is a seasoned compliance professional with over 13 years of experience at the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) as a Senior Compliance Specialist, where expert knowledge of the Alberta Utilities Commission Rule 021 and provincial Micro-Generation Regulation is utilized to ensure compliance. Prior to AESO, Mike held various leadership roles at Cognera, including Team Lead for Rates and Revenue Assurance, where significant contributions included analyzing and implementing complex utility contracts and developing a comprehensive Revenue Assurance framework. Mike began the career at Cognera as a Retail Billing Analyst, managing the accuracy of invoices for municipal utility clients. Mike holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Calgary.
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.