AESO
Trish Cooper is a seasoned professional with extensive experience as a Senior Business Analyst at AESO since February 2018 and Shaw Communications since July 2015. In addition to these roles, Trish serves as an Independent Consultant for Arbonne International, focusing on personal development and well-being. Previous experience includes positions as a Business Analyst at AltaLink, where Trish contributed to cyber security initiatives, and Program Coordinator at Shaw Communications. Trish's early career at General Dynamics Canada as a Firmware Team Lead further solidified expertise in technology. Trish holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of Calgary, completed between 1996 and 1998.
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.