WECC Annual Progress Report – Alberta Electric System Operator
Date: February 2018 Prepared by: AESO - Transmission Planning Prepared for: Studies Subcommittee, WECC cc: Reliability Assessment Committee, WECC
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WECC Annual Progress Report – Alberta Electric System Operator
Contents
Abbreviations ...... iii 1 Completed Projects ...... 1 2 Projects Under Construction ...... 1 2.1 System Projects ...... 1 2.1.1 Project 787 − Southern Alberta Transmission Reinforcement − Updated ...... 1 2.1.2 Project 811 – Central East Area Transmission Development - Updated ...... 3 2.1.3 Project 813 − Red Deer Area Transmission Development − Updated ...... 4 2.1.4 Project 1590 − Fort McMurray West 500 kV Line − Updated ...... 5 2.2 Connection Projects ...... 6 3 Projects Pending Approval ...... 7 3.1 System Projects ...... 7 3.1.1 Project 1781 − Provost to Edgerton & Nilrem to Vermilion Transmission System Reinforcement - Updated ...... 7 3.1.2 Project 1113 - Hanna Region Transmission Development Stage 2 –On Hold ...... 7 3.2 Connection Projects ...... 8 3.2.1 Project 479 - Naturener Wild Rose Wind Farm - Updated ...... 8 3.2.2 Project 693 - Naturener Wild Rose Wind Farm Phase 2 - Updated ...... 9 4 Projects in the Planning Process ...... 11 4.1 System Projects ...... 11 4.1.1 Project 7001 Central East Transfer-Out - New ...... 11 4.1.2 Project 7006 Intertie Restoration Transmission Development - New ...... 12 4.2 Connection Projects ...... 12 4.2.1 Project 515 − Heritage Energy Centre -Updated ...... 12 4.2.2 Project 1290 – Whitetail Peaking Station - Updated ...... 13 4.2.3 Project 1321 – Three Creeks Power Plant - Updated ...... 14 4.2.4 Project 1421 - ATCO Power Heartland Generating Station - Updated ...... 15 4.2.5 Project 1440 − Genesee Generating Station - Unit 4 (G4) and Unit 5 (G5) − Updated ...... 16 4.2.6 Project 1567 − Sharp Hills Wind Farm - Updated ...... 17 4.2.7 Project 1734 − Suncor Forty Mile Wind Farm Maleb WAGF - Updated ...... 18 4.2.8 Project 1760 − EDF EN Fort Saskatchewan WAGF ...... 18 4.2.9 Project 1761 − EDF EN Hand Hills WAGF ...... 19 4.2.10 Project 1767 − Renewable Energy Systems Canada (RESC) Forty Mile Wind Power Plant - Updated ...... 19 4.2.11 Project 1797 − RES Oyen Wind - Updated ...... 20 4.2.12 Project 1800 − Capital Power Whitla Wind Power Facility - Updated ...... 20 4.2.13 Project 1812 − Suncor Forty Mile WAGF Phase 2 Granlea WAGF - Updated ...... 21 4.2.14 Project 1827 − Suncor Cogeneration Project - Updated ...... 22 4.2.15 Project 1861 − Enterprise Bighorn WAGF...... 23 4.2.16 Project 1875 − EDF EN Red Rock WAGF - Updated ...... 23 4.2.17 Project 1885 – Joss Wind Power Northern Lights ...... 24 4.2.18 Project 1896 − EDF EN Cypress WAGF - Updated ...... 24 4.2.19 Project 1924 − ENMAX Zephyr Wind − Cancelled ...... 25 4.2.20 Project 1927 − Solar Krafte Brooks − New ...... 25 4.2.21 Project 1987 − Solar Krafte Rainier − New...... 26 4.2.22 Project 1991 − ENMAX Zephyr Wind − New ...... 26
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4.2.23 Project 2009 − Greengate Travers MPC Solar − New ...... 27 4.2.24 Project 2041 − TransAlta Windrise MPC Wind − New ...... 27
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Abbreviations
AESO Alberta Electric System Operator
AUC Alberta Utilities Commission
FATD Foothills Area Transmission Development
HVDC high-voltage direct current km kilometres kV kilovolt
MATL Montana−Alberta Tie-Line
MVA Megavolt-ampere
MVAr Megavolt-ampere reactive
SASR System Access Service Request
SPS Special protection systems
STS System Transmission Service
SVC static VAR compensator
VAR volt-ampere reactive
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1 Completed Projects
The following projects have been completed since the release of the 2017 progress report.
• P786 Edmonton Region 240 kV Line Upgrades
• P850 South and West of Edmonton Transmission Development
2 Projects Under Construction
Needs Information Documents and Facility Applications have been approved by the Alberta Utilities Commission for the following projects. Construction is ongoing or set to begin. 2.1 System Projects
2.1.1 Project 787 − Southern Alberta Transmission Reinforcement − Updated
The project involves the implementation of a 240 kV loop in the Southern Alberta region to allow for future connection of wind power and to move this power to the Calgary area through three power corridors:
• from Whitla to West Brooks in the east
• from Peigan/Windy Flats to Foothills in the center
• from Goose Lake to Langdon in the west, through the existing 500 kV transmission line 1201L
The project is operational with the exception of several components that are either not proceeding cancelled or are being amended, as indicated in the project overview provided below.
Components that are being amended are pending further technical assessments and could be in service by 2022, depending on regulatory progress. Connection studies conducted for this system project do not indicate any negative impact on the transfer capability of WECC Path 1.
This project consists of the following lines: • 911L replaced by a transmission line from Foothills to Peigan (Windy Flats). The line is a 240 kV double circuit with 50% series compensation. Each circuit is rated with a summer/winter capacity of approximately 980/980 MVA. (Commissioned)
• A new 240 kV double circuit line, approximately 150 km in length, will run from Cassils (west of Brooks) to Bowmanton (northeast of Medicine Hat). Each circuit is rated at a summer/winter capacity of approximately 980/980 MVA. (Commissioned)
• Construction of a new 240 kV switching station at a location known as Milo Junction, and conversion of two existing three-terminal lines (Langdon−West Brooks−North Lethbridge) into six two-terminal lines. (Commissioned)
• A new 240 kV double circuit line, approximately 80 km in length, from Bowmanton (Medicine Hat) to Whitla, connecting the wind farms in the south. Each circuit is rated at a summer/winter capacity of approximately 980/980 MVA. (Commissioned)
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• A new Chapel Rock 500/240 kV substation that cuts in and out of existing 500 kV line 1201L. The station will include two 1200 MVA 500/240 kV transformers, two 240 kV 100 MVAr capacitor banks and a +200/-100 MVAr SVC, and one 45 MVAr shunt reactor. (In the process of being amended)
• A new 240 kV double circuit transmission line connecting Chapel Rock–Castle Rock Ridge−Goose Lake. The line will have a rated summer/winter capacity of approximately 980/1200 MVA. (In the process of being amended)
• Addition of a 138 kV phase shifting transformer between Coleman and Pincher Creek. (Commissioned)
• A new 240 kV double circuit transmission line connecting Ware Junction–Langdon with a rated summer/winter capacity of 980/1200 MVA and 50% series compensation. (Cancelled)
• Addition of two 240/138 kV 400 MVA transformers at the new Windy Flats station near existing Peigan 59S station. (Commissioned)
• A new Journault 240 kV substation at Etzikom Coulee to connect future wind farms. (Not Proceeding Cancelled)
• Interconnect Picture Butte (MATL) to Etzikom Coulee (PBEC) substation with double circuit 240 kV line, one side strung. (Not Proceeding Cancelled)
• Interconnect Goose Lake with Etzikom Coulee (GLEC) substation with double circuit 240 kV, one side strung. (Not Proceeding Cancelled)
TFO Contact
Sharmen Andrew, P.Eng. Senior Project Manager AltaLink Management Ltd. 2611 – 3rd Avenue SE Calgary, AB, T2A 7W7 Tel: (403) 267-4274 Mobile: (403) 818-0058
AESO Contact
Dale Bergman Project Manager, Transmission Projects Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB, T2P 0L4 403-539-2704 (direct) [email protected]
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2.1.2 Project 811 – Central East Area Transmission Development - Updated
The following components of the Central East Area Transmission Development project are in service.
• New Bourque 970S substation • 144 kV line from Bourque 970S to Mahihkan 837S • 144 kV line from Marguerite Lake 826S to Wolf Lake 822S • Line 7L24 termination at Bonnyville 700S • 144 kV line from Bourque 970S to Wolf Lake 822S • 144 kV line from Bourque 970S to Leming Lake 715S • 240 kV line (operated at 144 kV) from Bonnyville 700S to Bourque 970S • Bonnyville 700S transformer addition • St. Paul Area upgrades: − Watt Lake 956S − St. Paul 707S and 7L139/7L70 in/out − 7LA92 tap off to Watt Lake 956S − Whitby Lake 819S 144kV circuit breaker addition • Vermillion 710S Substation Upgrade • Heisler Area upgrades − Heisler 764S and line 7LA701 tap off • Kitscoty 6L06 decommissioning • Line 7L701 clearance mitigation • Kitscoty 705S and lines 7L14/7L130 lines in and out • Line 7L53/7L117 clearance mitigation Several components of approved NID are not listed here and are no longer required. In December 2016, the AESO filed an amendment with the AUC to cancel these components and we are awaiting approval.
TFO Contact
ATCO
Arif Kurji
Acting Director - Projects T. 403.245.7076 C. 587.226.4216 E. [email protected]
AltaLink
David Wray Director - Customer & System Project Delivery T. 403-267-4487 C. 403-990-1865 E. [email protected]
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AESO Contact
Ed Mayer Project Manager, Transmission Projects Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 403-539-2757 (direct) [email protected]
2.1.3 Project 813 − Red Deer Area Transmission Development − Updated
The Red Deer Area Transmission Development project will be implemented in two stages.
The following overview focusses on the major components in Stage I of the project, which are anticipated to be completed and ready to be closed in April 2018. The timing of Stage II will be determined by the future load projections and/or a new generator application in the area.
Stage I • Split lines 768L and 778L and re-terminate at Red Deer North 217S (add 1 breaker, use 1 existing breaker) (Commissioned) • Modify Gaetz 87S (add 2 breakers, use 1 existing breaker) (Commissioned) • Add second auto-transformer at Benalto 17S (Commissioned) • Add one 50 MVAr 138 kV capacitor bank at Joffre 535S (Commissioned) • Add one 50 MVAr 138 kV capacitor bank at Prentiss 276S (Commissioned) • Add one 27.6 MVAr 138 kV capacitor bank at Ellis 332S (Commissioned) • Re-build 5 km of 138 kV transmission line 80L from South Red Deer 194S (use existing breaker) to North Red Deer 217S (use existing breaker) (Commissioned) • Re-build 5 km (including 1 km of underground) of 138 kV transmission line 80L from South Red Deer 194S (use existing breaker) to Red Deer 63S (use existing breaker) (Commissioned) • Re-build 29 km of 138 kV transmission line 755L from Red Deer 63S (use existing breaker) to Piper Creek 247S (use existing breaker) to Joffre 535S (use existing breaker) (Commissioned) • Re-build 33 km of 138 kV transmission line 717L (now lines 637L and 648L) from Red Deer 63S (use existing breaker) to Sylvan Lake (use existing breaker) to Benalto (use existing breaker) (Commissioned) • Construct a new Johnson 281S 240/138 kV substation with 240 kV double circuit (200 m) from line 918L, 2 km of 138 kV double-circuit to line 80L, and a connection to line 166L (Commissioned) • Construct a new 240/138 kV Wolf Creek 288S substation with 240 kV double circuit (200 m) from line 910L, and 4 km of double-circuit 138 kV line to Ponoka 331S (use existing breaker from salvage of D13 and D16) to connect to line 883L (Commissioned) • Construct a new 240/138 kV Hazelwood 287S station on the 240 kV line 924L (In Progress Commissioned) • Add 13 km of 138 kV transmission line from Lacombe 212S (add 1 breaker) to Ellis 332S (add 1 breaker) (In Progress Commissioned) • Salvage 53 km of 138 kV transmission line 80L from Red Deer 63S to Innisfail 214S (Not Started Completed)
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• Salvage 23 km of 138 kV transmission line 80L from Ponoka 331S to West Lacombe 958S (this will be less by the approx. 5 km of salvage now part of Wolf Creek (CP44) (Not Started Completed) • Salvage 40 km of 716L from Wetaskiwin 40S to Ponoka 331S. The length of line will be reduced by the approx. 5 km of salvage that is now part of Wolf Creek (CP44) (Not Started Completed) Stage II The timing of stage II (rebuilding of existing 1line 166L to higher capacity) is linked to a milestone of load in the area reaching 825 MW and/or a new generator application in the area. The recent load forecast indicates the Red Deer region load will not reach this level in the next 20 year period. No work will be done on Stage II until this milestone is met. The Needs Identification Document (NID) was filed with the AUC in July 2011 and approved in April 2012. The in-service dates are for the project components are in stages, with the first date in 2013. Facilities Applications were also filed in stages. As indicated above several Stage I reinforcements are already in service.
TFO Contact
Darren Bonar Project Manager AltaLink 2611 – 3rd Avenue SE 403-387-8264 (direct) 403-519-4341 (mobile) [email protected]
AESO Contact
Ed Mayer Project Manager, Transmission Projects Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 403-539-2757 (direct) [email protected]
2.1.4 Project 1590 − Fort McMurray West 500 kV Line − Updated
The project was part of Project 838 − Fort McMurray Area Transmission Bulk System Reinforcement. The project consists primarily of one 500 kV AC line from Sunnybrook station to the new Thickwood 500/240 kV station in the Fort McMurray area with a target operation date of June 2019. The project was competitively procured as required by legislation, and Alberta PowerLine Ltd. (consortium) was selected by the AESO in December 2014 as bid winner. Alberta PowerLine Ltd. Filed its Facility Application with the AUC on December 1, 2015 and received approval on February 10, 2017. Construction commenced in August 2017 and the project has a target operation date of June 2019. http://www.albertapowerline.com/
As this project was approved through legislation, a transmission need approval was not required from the AUC.
AESO Contact
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Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 403-539-2904 (direct) [email protected]
Ryan Ferguson Director, Commercial Management Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 587-952-4921 (direct) [email protected]
2.2 Connection Projects There are currently no customer connection projects under construction at this time that are major generation projects 200 MW and above, or load connection on the bulk system in proximity to WECC Path 1.
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3 Projects Pending Approval
3.1 System Projects The following projects are pending NID or Facility Application approval from the AUC.
3.1.1 Project 1781 − Provost to Edgerton & Nilrem to Vermilion Transmission System Reinforcement - Updated
The NID was filed with the AUC in December 2016 and approval is pending. The expected in service date is March 2021May 2022.
This project has the following major components:
• 240 kV line (operated at 144 kV) from Nilrem 574S (AltaLink) to new Drury 2007S (ATCO)
• A new 144 kV Drury 2007S substation
• 240 kV line (operated at 138 kV) from Hansman Lake 650S to Edgerton 899S (In AltaLink’s service area)
AESO Contact
Ed Mayer Project Manager, Transmission Projects Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 403-539-2757 (direct) [email protected]
3.1.2 Project 1113 - Hanna Region Transmission Development Stage 2 –On Hold
The Hanna Region Transmission Development Project is designed to reinforce the transmission system in the region in order to meet the projected wind aggregated generating facilities and future load growth, in particular, pipeline pumping loads. AML and ATCO are transmission facility owners (TFOs) as this area is serviced by these two TFOs. The major components of this project consist of:
String second side on the 240 kV double circuit line from Oakland to Lanfine and related alterations at Oakland 946S and Lanfine 959S
Cordell 755S to Halkirk switching station, new double circuit 240 kV line (one side strung) and related alterations
String second side on the 240 kV double circuits line from Oakland 946S to Coyote Lake 963S and related alterations at Oakland 946S and Lanfine 959S.
Additionally, the following components are designed to reinforce the local network:
Convert the existing Hanna 763S station to a 144 kV station
Add a 144 kV line from Coyote Lake 963S to Hanna 763S and related alterations
Add a second 300 MVA 240/144 kV transformer at Pemukan 932S
Add a second 300 MVA 240/144 kV transformer at Lanfine 959S
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Add a second 200 MVA 240/144 kV transformer at Hansman Lake 650S
Nilrem 574S station capacitor banks addition
Hansman Lake 650S station capacitor banks addition
Metiskow 648S station capacitor bank additions
Add one new 5 MVAR, 72 kV capacitor bank at Youngstown 772S substation
Add one new 2.4 MVAR, 25 kV capacitor bank at Coronation 773S substation
Decommission line 6L44 (Rowley 768S to Big Valley 778S) and line 6L22 (Michichi Creek 802S to Rowley 768S)
As per NID approval, the requested in-service date for Stage 2 was during 2017. In light of a change in system conditions (i.e., modest growth in load demand and uncertainty regarding wind development), the AESO is presently reviewing the need as well as timing of the components through staging process. The project is on hold until these studies are finalized.
AESO Contact
Ed Mayer Project Manager, System Projects Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 403-539-2757 (direct) [email protected]
Imran Wyeen Project Manager, System Projects Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 403-233-4688 (direct) [email protected]
3.2 Connection Projects The projects listed in this section are customer connection projects. These are either major generation projects with 200 MW and above or load connection on the bulk system in proximity to the WECC Path 1.
3.2.1 Project 479 - Naturener Wild Rose Wind Farm - Updated
Wild Rose 1, a 210 MW wind-powered generating facility, is comprised of 70 x 3 MW wind turbine generators with a collector substation located approximately 45 km southeast of the City of Medicine Hat. This wind power plant will be connected from the Wild Rose 547S station to the Elkwater 264S station via a single circuit 240 kV line.
The proposed in-service date for the interconnection of Wild Rose 1 is August 1,2018 15th July, 2019. The Facilities Application was approved by the Alberta Utilities Commission on March 21, 2012.
TFO Contact
Nick Kabongo Project Manager AltaLink 2611 - 3rd Avenue SE Page 8
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Calgary, AB T2A 7W7 403-267-5968 [email protected]
Ghaith Saab Project Manager AltaLink 2611 - 3rd Avenue SE Calgary, AB T2A 7W7 403-267-4408 [email protected]
AESO Contact
Rick Marshall Project Manager, Transmission Connection Projects Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 403-539-2765 (direct) [email protected]
3.2.2 Project 693 - Naturener Wild Rose Wind Farm Phase 2 - Updated
Wild Rose 2, a 189 MW wind-powered generating facility, is comprised of 63 x 3 MW wind turbine generators with a collector substation located approximately 30 km south of the City of Medicine Hat. In the near future, the wind power facility will be expanded to have a total of 204 MW installed capacity. This wind power plant will be connected from the Eagle Butte 274S station to the Elkwater 264S station via a single circuit 240 kV line.
The proposed in-service date for the interconnection of Wild Rose 2 is August 1, 2018 15th July, 2019. The Facilities Application was approved by the Alberta Utilities Commission on March 21, 2012.
TFO Contact
Nick Kabongo Project Manager AltaLink 2611 - 3rd Avenue SE Calgary, AB T2A 7W7 403-267-5968 [email protected]
Ghaith Saab Project Manager AltaLink 2611 - 3rd Avenue SE Calgary, AB T2A 7W7 403-267-4408 [email protected]
AESO Contact
Rick Marshall Project Manager,Transmission Connection Projects
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Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 403-539-2765 (direct) [email protected]
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4 Projects in the Planning Process
The following projects are on the project list or in the connection queue that have yet to file applications to the Alberta Utilities Commission.
4.1 System Projects The projects listed in this section are transmission system enhancement projects. Reconsideration of transmission development in the NW South and Central planning regions is under review in light of the Government’s recently announced Climate Leadership Plan.
4.1.1 Project 7001 Central East Transfer-Out - New
The AESO has undertaken detailed studies to ensure that transmission system planning and reinforcements address reliability constraints while meeting future load and generation growth in the Central East region. NID filing with the AUC is planned for July 2019. The expected project in service date is November 2021. This project has the following major components: • A 240 kV line from Tinchebray 972S (ATCO) to Gaetz 87S (AltaLink)
TFO Contact
ATCO
Arif Kurji
Acting Director - Projects T. 403.245.7076 C. 587.226.4216 E. [email protected]
AltaLink
David Wray Director - Customer & System Project Delivery T. 403-267-4487 C. 403-990-1865 E. [email protected]
AESO Contact
Ed Mayer Project Manager, Transmission Projects Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 403-539-2757 (direct) [email protected]
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4.1.2 Project 7006 Intertie Restoration Transmission Development - New
The AESO and BC Hydro are engaged in an initiative to enable Path 1 ATC to be closer to the existing path rating. The AESO and BC Hydro aim to enable ATC1 + TRM2 = 1200 MW (import) or ATC + TRM = 1000 MW (export) on Path 1, with TRM ≤ 50 MW As part of the initiative, the following upgrades are planned:
• Installing series compensation for the 500 kV BC-Alberta tie line
• Increasing the thermal rating of the tie line by increasing ground clearance for select spans
• Upgrading the transformer at the Bennett substation in Alberta
The AESO plans to file the Needs Identification Document (NID) with the AUC in November 2018. The in- service dates for the project components are December 2021.
TFO Contact
Sharmen Andrew, P.Eng. Senior Project Manager AltaLink Management Ltd. 2611 – 3rd Avenue SE Calgary, AB, T2A 7W7 Tel: (403) 267-4274 Mobile: (403) 818-0058
AESO Contact
Dale Bergman Project Manager, Transmission Projects Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB, T2P 0L4 403-539-2704 (direct) [email protected]
4.2 Connection Projects The projects listed in this section are customer connection projects. These are either major generation projects with 200 MW and above or load connection on the bulk system in proximity to the WECC Path 1.
4.2.1 Project 515 − Heritage Energy Centre -Updated
The proposed Heritage wind farm is a 350 MW wind farm planned to be connected to the Alberta Interconnected Electric System through Heritage Hill 110S collector substation connected to the adjacent Fidler 312S station in the Pincher Creek area.
The requested in-service date for the project is October 15, 2018 TBD. An updated ISD is currently being revised by the market Participant and is expected to be received in March. It’s probably Q4 2019 - Q2 2020.
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GFO Contact
Francis Wang Executive Director, Transmission Business Management NextEra Energy Resources, LLC 700 Universe Blvd, Juno Beach, FL 33408
José De Armas Project Manager, Development NextEra Energy Canada 390 Bay Street, Suite 1720, Toronto Ontario M5H 2Y2
TFO contact
Carmen Deac Senior Project Manager AltaLink 2611 – 3rd Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta, T2A 7W7 P: (403) 267-4423 C: (403) 510-6110 E: [email protected]
AESO Contact
Craig Killoran Project Manager Transmission Connection Projects Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 403-539-2565 (direct) craig.killoran @aeso.ca
4.2.2 Project 1290 – Whitetail Peaking Station - Updated
Enbridge Inc. has proposed to construct the Whitetail Peaking Station as a new point of supply. The plant consists of 4 x 50 MW gas-fired peaking units. The project is to be developed in one stage with an in-service date is October 1, 2018 TBD. An updated ISD is currently being revised by the market Participant and is expected to be received in March. It’s probably Q4 2019 - Q2 2020.
The power plant is located in the Peace River planning area (Area 19) approximately 13.5 km north of the existing Wesley Creek 834S station and will be connected via t-tap to 7L106.
TFO Contact
Nilesh Rana Project Manager, Transmission Projects ATCO Electric 10035 - 105 Street Edmonton, AB T5J 2V6 Ph: 780-509-2057 Cell: 780-289-5045
Muhammad Tayyab
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Project Manager ATCO Electric, Transmission Division 14 Floor, 10035 – 105 St., Edmonton, AB T5J 2V6 T. 780.5092264 C. 780.2174382
GFO Contact
Rob Kaczanowski Manager, Power Generation Business Development Enbridge Inc. 3000, 425 - 1st Street S.W. Calgary, AB T2P 3L8
Jeff Kler Senior Engineer, Project Development Enbridge Inc. 100, 425 – 1st Street S.W. Calgary, AB T2P 3L8
AESO Contact
Craig Killoran Project Manager Transmission Connection Projects Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 - 5th Ave SW Calgary, AB, T2P 0L4 403-539-2565 (direct) [email protected]
4.2.3 Project 1321 – Three Creeks Power Plant - Updated
Three Creeks Power has proposed to build a new Cogeneration Facility approximately 16 km northeast of the existing 240 kV Wesley Creek 834S station in the northwest region of Alberta. The requested in service date for the project is September 1, 2018 June 1, 2020.
TFO Contact
Sridhar Rao Project Manager, Transmission Projects ATCO Electric 10035 105 Street Edmonton, AB T5J 2V6 Ph: 780-508-4678 Cell: 780-686-6431
Navneet Bradoo P.Eng, PMP Project Manager, Transmission Projects ATCO Electric, Transmission Division 14 Floor ATCO Centre, 10035 – 105 St., Edmonton, AB T5J 2V6 T. 780.420.4167 C. 780.668.0624 E. [email protected]
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GFO Contact
Guido Bachmann, P.Eng. Vice President, Operations Kineticor Holdings #2 GP Ltd. Office: (403) 460-2489 Ext 204 Mobile: (403) 818-6066 Email: [email protected]
AESO Contact
Craig Killoran Project Manager, Transmission Connection Projects Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 - 5th Ave SW Calgary, AB, T2P 0L4 403-539-2565 (direct) [email protected]
4.2.4 Project 1421 - ATCO Power Heartland Generating Station - Updated
On March 8, 2013, ATCO Power Canada Ltd. (“ATCO Power”) Canada Ltd. submitted a System Access Service Request (SASR) to the AESO proposing to construct a combined cycle power station called ATCO Heartland Generation Station. The project will consist of one natural gas-fired turbine and one steam turbine, with a requested Supply Transmission Service (STS) contract of 510 MW.
The facility is planned to be connected to the Josephburg 410S substation near the City of Fort Saskatchewan. The project received its Permit and Licence from the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) on February 7, 2018.
The expected in-service date of this project is November 1, 2019.
TFO Contact
Leanna Wysiecki AltaLink Management Ltd. 525 – 28th Street SE Calgary, AB T2A 6W9 403-387-8322 [email protected]
GFO Contact
Troy Adams Director, Generation Development ATCO Power Canada Ltd. 5302 Forand Street SW Calgary, Alberta T3E 8B4 403-209-6079 (office) 403-998-2717 (mobile) [email protected]
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AESO Contact
Steve Palmer Transmission Connection Projects Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 403-539-2558 (direct) 403-463-6073 (mobile) [email protected]
4.2.5 Project 1440 − Genesee Generating Station - Unit 4 (G4) and Unit 5 (G5) − Updated
On April 30, 2013, the AESO received a system access service request (SASR) from Capital Power L.P. to connect two 505 MW natural gas-fired combined cycle blocks (Capital Power Energy Centre - CPEC) to the AIES at the Genesee power generation site. Each combined cycle block will consist of two gas turbine generators (GTG) and associated steam turbine generator (STG), all on one shaft driving one electrical generator.
CPEC indicated that the gross generation capacity is expected to be up to 1010 MW for both combined cycle blocks, which could be developed in stages. The study assumes that the gross capacity of the proposed generating station is 1010 MW. The customer has also requested Demand Transmission Service (DTS) of 50 MW for station load service.
On March 16, 2016, the AESO applied to the AUC for approval of a NID to expand Genesee 330P Substation to connect the Genesee Generating Station units 4 and 5 to the Alberta Interconnected Electric System. Subsequently, on March 26, 2016, the AUC approved the NID and issued Substation Permit and License and Connection Order to EPCOR.
The transmission facility in-service date is currently expected to be February 2019. Recently CPEC has submitted a Change Proposal requesting to delay current in-service dates for both the transmission facility and the generating units. Newly requested transmission facility in-service date is expected to be February 2020. Commercial operation dates for generations are August 2020 March 2022 for Genesee 4, and December 2021 March 2023 for Genesee 5. However, CPEC indicated that this date is subject to change due to market conditions. The request is currently under the AESO’s review and approval.
TFO Contact
Mark Bensted EPCOR Distribution and Transmission Inc. 2000, 10423 - 101 Street NW Edmonton AB (780) 412-3249 [email protected]
AESO Contact
Tana Lailan Transmission Connection Projects Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 403-539-2857 (direct) [email protected]
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4.2.6 Project 1567 − Sharp Hills Wind Farm - Updated
On June 4, 2014 Sharp Hills Wind Farm Ltd. filed a SASR with the AESO to connect a 300 MW wind power generating facility to the Alberta Interconnected Electric System. On October 16, 2015, EDP Renewables SH Project Limited Partnership (EDPR) became the legal owner of the project. Sharp Hills wind farm will be located in the Hanna planning area (Area 42) in the Central East Planning Region. The facility is located within ATCO Electric Ltd. service area. The requested in-service date is December 31, 2019. The EDPR is planning to file its generator plant application by July/August of 2017. After that the AESO will proceed with filing the NID application with the AUC (targeting October, 2017). EDPR filed its generator application with the Commission on September 12, 2017, with AESO and ATCO Electric submitting their NID and Facility Application on October 27, 2017 and November 6, 2017 respectively. The project is presently awaiting Permit and Licence from the Commission, with a planned in-service date of August 1, 2019.
TFO Contact
Owen Ehgoetz Project Manager, Transmission Projects ATCO Electric Ltd. 5302 Forand St. SW Calgary, Alberta T3E 8B4 403-245-9938 (office) 403-990-1379 (mobile) [email protected]
GFO Contact
Tom LoTurco Director of Development EDP Renewables Canada Ltd. 110 Spadina, Suite 609 Toronto, Ontario M5V 2K4 416-502-9463 (office) 416-804-6407 (mobile) [email protected]
AESO Contact
Tana Lailan Transmission Connection Projects Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 403-539-2857 (direct) [email protected]
Steve Palmer Transmission Connection Projects Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 403-539-2558 (direct) 403-463-6073 (mobile) [email protected]
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4.2.7 Project 1734 − Suncor Forty Mile Wind Farm Maleb WAGF - Updated
On January 6, 2016 Suncor Energy submitted a System Access Service Request to the AESO to connect their proposed 200 MW wind farm to the grid. The proposed wind farm is in the Medicine Hat planning area (Area 4). Suncor has requested an in-service date of Q4 June 1, 2019.
GFO Contact
Ben Hui Senior Electrical Engineer, Renewable Energy Suncor Energy Service Inc. 403-296-8440
TFO Contact
Etienne van der Lind Project Manager AltaLink L.P. 2611 3rd Ave SE Calgary, AB T2A 7W7 403-200-1718
AESO Contact
Rick Marshall Project Manager, Transmission Connection Projects Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 403-539-2765 (direct) [email protected]
Karen Yan Project Manager, Transmission Connection Projects Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 403-539-2483 (direct) [email protected]
4.2.8 Project 1760 − EDF EN Fort Saskatchewan WAGF
On March 15, 2016 EDF EN Canada Development Inc. (EDF) submitted a System Access Service Request to the AESO requesting a connection for a new 300 MW wind aggregated generation facility to the grid located in the Fort Saskatchewan (Area 33) area. The requested in-service date for this project is October 1, 2019.
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AESO Contact
Charlie Hogarth Project Manager, Transmission Connection Projects Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB, T2P 0L4 403-539-2625 (direct) [email protected]
4.2.9 Project 1761 − EDF EN Hand Hills WAGF
On March 15, 2016 EDF EN Canada Development Inc. (EDF) submitted a System Access Service Request to the AESO requesting a connection for a new 200 MW wind aggregrated generation facility to the grid located in the Sheerness (Area 43) area. The requested in-service date for this project is October 1, 2019.
AESO Contact
Charlie Hogarth Project Manager, Transmission Connection Projects Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB, T2P 0L4 403-539-2625 (direct) [email protected]
4.2.10 Project 1767 − Renewable Energy Systems Canada (RESC) Forty Mile Wind Power Plant - Updated
On March 14, 2016 RESC submitted a System Access Service Request to the AESO requesting connection of its 400 MW wind power facility to the grid located in the Medicine Hat planning area (Area 4). RESC has requested an in-service date of Q2 2019.
GFO Contact
Lucas Reindler Development Manager Directeur du développement Renewable Energy Systems Canada Inc. 300 Léo-Pariseau, Suite 2516, Montréal (QC), H2X 4B3 T: 514.525.2113 xt.265
AESO Contact
Doug Walker Project Co-ordinator, Transmission Connection Projects Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 403-539-2934 (direct) [email protected]
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4.2.11 Project 1797 − RES Oyen Wind - Updated
On May 16, 2016 Renewable Energy Systems Canada Inc (RES) submitted a System Access Service Request to the AESO requesting connection of its 220 MW wind power facility to the grid located in the Hanna planning area (Area 42). The project has a requested an in-service date of June 28, 2019. However, due to market conditions, the Market Participant is considering to postpone its in-service date and is planning to submit the official Change Proposal request by March 2018.
TFO/ GFO Contact
M.Tayyab(Tab) Project Manager, Transmission Division ATCO Electric 14 Floor, 10035 – 105 St. │ Edmonton, AB T5J 2V6 780.509.2264 E. [email protected] www.atcoelectric.com
AESO Contact
Doug Walker Project Manager, Transmission Connection Projects Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 403-539-2934 (direct) [email protected]
Tana Lailan Transmission Connection Projects Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 403-539-2857 (direct) [email protected]
4.2.12 Project 1800 − Capital Power Whitla Wind Power Facility - Updated
On May 25, 2016 Capital Power submitted a System Access Service Request to the AESO requesting connection of its 300 MW wind power facility to the grid located in the Medicine Hat planning area (Area 4). The project has a requested an in-service date of Q3 2019. The project has been split into two phases with the in-service date of the first phase for 201.6MW on Sept 1, 2019 and the second phase for 97.2MW on Sept 1, 2020.
GFO Contact
Wilhelm Danek Capital Power Corporation Gulf Canada Square, Suite 1200 401 – 9th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 3C5 [email protected]
Breanne Fox Capital Power Corporation
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Gulf Canada Square, Suite 1200 401 – 9th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 3C5 [email protected]
TFO Contact
Ghaith Saab Project Manager AltaLink 2611 – 3rd Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta, T2A 7W7 P: (403) 267-4408
AESO Contact
Mark Appelt Project Manager, Transmission Connection Projects Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 403-539-4943 (direct) [email protected]
Craig Killoran Project Manager, Transmission Connection Projects Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 - 5th Ave SW Calgary, AB, T2P 0L4 403-539-2565 (direct) [email protected]
4.2.13 Project 1812 − Suncor Forty Mile WAGF Phase 2 Granlea WAGF - Updated
On July 4, 2016 Capital Power submitted a System Access Service Request to the AESO requesting connection of its 200 MW wind power facility to the grid located in the Medicine Hat planning area (Area 4). The project has a requested an in-service date of May 1, 2020 September 1, 2019.
GFO Contact
Ben Hui Senior Electrical Engineer, Renewable Energy Suncor Energy Service Inc. 403-296-8440
TFO Contact
Carmen Deac Senior Project Manager AltaLink L.P. 2611 3rd Ave SE Calgary, AB T2A 7W7 403-267-4423
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AESO Contact
Rick Marshall Project Manager, Transmission Connection Projects Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 403-539-2765 (direct) [email protected]
Karen Yan Project Manager, Transmission Connection Projects Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 403-539-2483 (direct) [email protected]
4.2.14 Project 1827 − Suncor Cogeneration Project - Updated
On July 29, 2016, Suncor Energy Inc. (Suncor) submitted a SASR to the AESO for the addition of generation at their Base Plant in Fort McMurray. The project will add approximately 700 MW (2 x 350 MW) gas turbines to their current generation capacity. Suncor has requested an in-service date of July 1, 2021. Submission of the generator facilty application, NID and Facility Applications to the Commission is planned for late 2018.
TFO Contact
Navneet Bradoo Project Manager, Transmission Projects ATCO Electric Ltd. 14th Floor, ATCO Centre 10035 – 105 St. Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2V6 780-420-4167 (office) 780-668-0624 (mobile) [email protected]
GFO Contact
Ed McMartin Suncor Energy Inc. P.O. Box 2844 - 150, 6th Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 3E3 403-296-5157 (office) 587-228-3528 (mobile) [email protected]
AESO Contact
Steve Palmer Project Manager, Transmission Connection Projects Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB, T2P 0L4 403-539-2558 (direct)
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4.2.15 Project 1861 − Enterprise Bighorn WAGF
On September 7, 2016 Enterprise submitted a System Access Service Request to the AESO requesting connection of its 325 MW wind power facility to the grid located in the Stavely planning area (Area 49). The project has a requested an in-service date of Q1 2019.
AESO Contact
Craig Killoran Project Manager, Transmission Connection Projects Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 - 5th Ave SW Calgary, AB, T2P 0L4 403-539-2565 (direct) [email protected]
4.2.16 Project 1875 − EDF EN Red Rock WAGF - Updated
On October 14, 2016 EDF EN submitted a System Access Service Request to the AESO requesting connection of its 250 MW wind power facility to the grid located in the Medicine Hat planning area (Area 4). The project has a requested an in-service date of March 1, 2019.
TFO
Patrick Kamdem, P.Eng, PMP Senior Project Manager - Project Development, Customer Projects P: (403) 387-8227 E: [email protected]
GFO Contact
Zakaria Chayed, P.Eng., M.Sc., PMP Electrical Engineer 1010, rue de la Gauchetiere Ouest, 20e étage bureau 2000 Montreal, QC H3B 2N2 T:514-397-9997 x 4156 [email protected] www.edf-en.ca
AESO Contact
Mark Appelt Project Manager, Transmission Connection Projects Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 403-539-4943 (direct) [email protected]
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4.2.17 Project 1885 – Joss Wind Power Northern Lights
On November 1,2016, Joss Wind Power Inc. requested system access service to install a 400 MW wind power generating facility in the Swan Hills planning area (Area 26). This new point of supply will be located in the Swan Hills Planning Area 26, north of ATCO’s existing Louise Creek 809S station. The requested in-service date for the proposed generation facility is September 1, 2019 with planned commercial operation date of December 1, 2019.
AESO Contact
Craig Killoran Project Manager, Transmission Connection Projects Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 - 5th Ave SW Calgary, AB, T2P 0L4 403-539-2565 (direct) [email protected]
4.2.18 Project 1896 − EDF EN Cypress WAGF - Updated
On November 22, 2016 EDF EN submitted a System Access Service Request to the AESO requesting connection of its 250 MW wind power facility to the grid located in the Medicine Hat planning area (Area 4). The project has a requested an in-service date of October 1, 2019.
GFO Contact
Francis Chartrand Manager, Electrical, SCADA and Telecom EDF EN Canada Development Inc. 2000-1010 Rue de la Gauchetiere West Montreal, Quebec 3B 2N2 514-397-9997
TFO Contact
Patrick Kamdem Senior Project Manager AltaLink L.P. 2611 3rd Ave SE Calgary, AB T2A 7W7 403-387-8227
AESO Contact
Mark Appelt Project Manager, Transmission Connection Projects Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 403-539-4943 (direct) [email protected]
Karen Yan Project Manager, Transmission Connection Projects
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Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 403-539-2483 (direct) [email protected]
4.2.19 Project 1924 − ENMAX Zephyr Wind − Cancelled
On October 14, 2016 ENMAX submitted a System Access Service Request to the AESO requesting connection of its 200 MW wind power facility to the grid located in the Vauxhall planning area (Area 52). The project has a requested an in-service date of Q4 2019.
AESO Contact
Doug Walker Project Manager, Transmission Connection Projects Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 403-539-2934 (direct) [email protected]
4.2.20 Project 1927 − Solar Krafte Brooks − New
Solar Krafte provided a SASR to the AESO for a 400MW Solar project in the Brooks planning area. The Estimated MC and MARP is 400MW. The market participant will sign a 400MW STS. The Market participant is also requesting a 0.99MW DTS. The project ISD is April 1, 2020
TFO Contact
Gregory Osmond, P.Eng, PMP Sr Project Manager, Project Development, Customer Projects P: (403) 387-3562 E: [email protected] www.altalink.ca
GFO Contact
Jeff Thachuk, LL.B CEO Solar Krafte Utilities T: 403-879-9768 www.solarkrafte.com
AESO Contact
Mark Appelt Project Manager, Transmission Connection Projects Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 403-539-4943 (direct) [email protected]
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4.2.21 Project 1987 − Solar Krafte Rainier − New
Solar Krafte provided a SASR for a 450MW solar plant in the Brooks planning area with an In Service Date of November 2020. The estimated Maximum Authorized Real Power (MARP) is 450 MW and Maximum Capability (MC) levels are 450 MW; the requested total STS will be 450 MW after the Project completion. This project’s ISD is Nov 15, 2020.
TFO Contact
Gregory Osmond, P.Eng, PMP Sr Project Manager, Project Development, Customer Projects P: (403) 387-3562 E: [email protected] www.altalink.ca
GFO Contact
Jeff Thachuk, LL.B CEO Solar Krafte Utilities T: 403-879-9768 www.solarkrafte.com
AESO Contact
Mark Appelt Project Manager, Transmission Connection Projects Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 403-539-4943 (direct) [email protected]
4.2.22 Project 1991 − ENMAX Zephyr Wind − New
On August 14, 2017 ENMAX Generation Portfolio Inc. submitted a System Access Service Request to the AESO requesting connection of its 200 MW wind power facility to the grid located in the Vauxhall planning area (Area 52). ENMAX has requested an in-service date of Q4 2019.
GFO Contact
Angie Ngo Supervising Engineer, Technical Services ENMAX Generation Portfolio Inc. 141 - 50 Avenue SE Calgary AB Canada T2G 4S7 403-514-3557
AESO Contact
Doug Walker Project Co-ordinator, Transmission Connection Projects Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 403-539-2934 (direct) [email protected] Page 26
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4.2.23 Project 2009 − Greengate Travers MPC Solar − New
Greengate Power Corporation has proposed to build a new 400 MW photo-voltaic generation Facility located northeast of the Traverse Reservoir in the southern region of Alberta. The requested in service date for the project is December 1, 2020.
TFO Contact
Andrew Smith Project Manager, Project Development AltaLink 2611 – 3rd Avenue SE Calgary, Alberta, T2A 7W7 P: (403) 387-3518
AESO Contact
Craig Killoran Project Manager, Transmission Connection Projects Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 - 5th Ave SW Calgary, AB, T2P 0L4 403-539-2565 (direct) [email protected]
4.2.24 Project 2041 − TransAlta Windrise MPC Wind − New
On January 12, 2018 TransAlta Corporation submitted a System Access Service Request to the AESO requesting connection of its 220 MW wind power facility to the grid located in the Fort Macleod planning area (Area 53). TransAlta has requested an in-service date of Q4 2020.
GFO Contact
Alla Zilberg Business Developer TRANSALTA CORPORATION (403) 267-7376
AESO Contact
Doug Walker Project Co-ordinator, Transmission Connection Projects Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0L4 403-539-2934 (direct) [email protected]
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