The renewable west: green energy outlook for Western Canada
Canada’s renewable energy sector continues to grow—and Western Canada in particular presents a friendly environment for businesses engaged in these projects. In this series, our Calgary office covers key considerations and legal developments for project proponents and investors to seize opportunities in the region.

Featured video: Alberta’s electricity market 101

Alberta’s energy market creates unique opportunities for private generators. Understanding the basics of how this market operates is key for renewable project proponents looking to find their place in the future of Alberta’s grid.

In this video, Lou Cusano and Gino Bruni provide the lay of the land for Alberta’s distinctive electricity market, covering:

  • The generation, transmission and distribution of Alberta’s electricity
  • The role of private electricity generators
  • The pool price system

Click here for a transcript.

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