AESO
Steve Muenchrath is an accomplished program and project manager with extensive experience in environmental services, business support, and telecommunications engineering. Currently serving as Program Manager at AESO since April 2017, Steve has previously held senior leadership roles at Stantec from May 2009 to June 2016, including Managing Principal of Environmental Services, where responsibilities included managing a sizeable team and driving significant revenue growth. Prior roles at Jacques Whitford AXYS and QC Data involved leadership and project management of large-scale engineering projects, alongside the development and implementation of training programs and operational improvements. Steve holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography from the University of Calgary and has pursued further education in Project Management at Mount Royal University.
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.