The Alberta Electric System Operator abbreviated AESO is a not-for-profit entity responsible for the planning and operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System in a safe reliable and economical manner. AESO operates a market for the exchange of electric energy in Alberta and attempts to uphold the principles of market fairness openness and efficiency. To this end AESO contracts with transmission facility owners to provide generators access to the electric grid.
Key person is David Erickson - President & CEO.