Understanding the Market
Learn More About the Electricity Market in Alberta
In Alberta, electricity is generated, sold and bought on the wholesale electricity market. The AESO plays an instrumental role in developing and operating this market to ensure it remains fair, efficient and openly competitive. As a result, Albertans receive electricity sold at fair prices, with no costs, taxes or fees hidden in the system.
New Market Participant? Interested in Learning More?
The following documents help existing and potential market participants understand how Alberta's wholesale, energy-only electricity market works.
- Becoming a Pool Participant [Posted: October 6, 2025]
- Determining the Wholesale Market Price for Electricity [Posted: October 6, 2025]
- Guide for Distribution Connected Generation less than 5MW [Posted: October 6, 2025]
- Connecting Microgeneration [Posted: October 6, 2025]
- Guide to Net Settlement Instructions [Posted: October 6, 2025]
- Becoming a Retailer [Posted: August 25, 2025]
- Becoming a Self Retailer [Posted: August 25, 2025]
- View ISO Rules
For more information, particularly if you are intending to participate in the market or you are a current market participant, please refer to the Joining the Market, Energy Trading System Tools (ETS), or AESO Connecting to the Grid sections of our website or contact us - 1-888-588-AESO (2376) or info@aeso.ca.
