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AltaLink restores power to customers and communities following damage from forest fires

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Business Wire – August 8, 2023) – During the second quarter of 2023, unprecedented wildfires in central and northern Alberta forced thousands of Albertans to evacuate their homes. 

AltaLink welcomes Steve MacDonald to its Board of Directors

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Globe Newswire – May 17, 2023) – On May 9, 2023, Stephen MacDonald was appointed to AltaLink’s Board of Directors.  

AltaLink files application to keep rates flat for a sixth consecutive year

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Globe Newswire – May 8, 2023) – AltaLink continues to focus on ensuring the affordability and reliability of its transmission service to its millions of Alberta customers. On April 28, AltaLink submitted an application to the Alberta Utilities Commission proposing to extend through 2024 its commitment to keep its transmission rates below 2018 levels. If approved, this would be the sixth consecutive year without an increase from 2018 costs.

AltaLink keeps 2022 costs to customers below 2018 levels for fourth year in a row

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Globe Newswire – February 27, 2023) – As Albertans feel the pressure of higher costs for food, rent and energy, AltaLink continues to focus on providing reliable, affordable electricity transmission service for millions of Albertans. In 2022, AltaLink kept its annual cost to customers below 2018 levels for the fourth consecutive year, delivering on its flat-for-five commitment to Albertans to keep costs at or below 2018 levels. In those four years, AltaLink’s tariffs have not contributed to an increase in electricity prices.

AltaLink wins sixth consecutive President’s Award for Safety Excellence from Electricity Canada 

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Globe Newswire – November 24, 2022) – At an awards ceremony hosted by Electricity Canada last night in Ottawa, AltaLink proudly accepted the President’s Award for Safety Excellence in Transmission for the sixth year in a row.

AltaLink, L.P. to issue $275 Million in Senior Secured Notes

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Globe Newswire – November 14, 2022) – AltaLink, L.P. (AltaLink) is continuing to support its customers through the cost-effective operation of Alberta’s transmission grid, ensuring Albertans have the reliable and affordable energy they need.

AltaLink continues to deliver on its commitment to keep its rates flat for five years

Looking to an energized future, AltaLink remains focused on affordable and reliable service for its customers

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Globe Newswire – November 7, 2022) – AltaLink continues to achieve best-ever customer satisfaction with a year-to-date average score of 9.62 out of 10. This includes achieving a score of 9.35 based on the value for money that it delivers to its customers, an ongoing focus for AltaLink.

AltaLink’s commitment to sustainability shines

AltaLink’s 2021 ESG Report – Powering a Grid for All – released in June 

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Globe Newswire – August 8, 2022) – With the release of its 2021 ESG Report – Powering a Grid for All – AltaLink continues to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability as it operates the transmission system that supplies millions of Albertans with electricity.

AltaLink proposes to refund $120 million to customers

Application to the Alberta Utilities Commission and a two-year safety milestone highlights AltaLink’s first quarter performance

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Globe Newswire – May 2, 2022) – On March 17, 2022, AltaLink submitted an application to the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) to refund $120 million to Alberta electricity customers later in 2022. The refund would be applied to all electricity customers, including residential, farm, business and industry. 

AltaLink's $1.2 million gift a generational investment in the health and safety of Western Canadian communities

CALGARY, ALBERTA (April 28, 2022) – A generous $1.2 million donation from AltaLink is helping STARS reach its ambitious fundraising goal for the multi-year capital campaign to renew its fleet of air ambulance helicopters.

Shaw Charity Classic Announces AltaLink Partnership Extension Through 2024

CALGARY— Youth-based charities across Alberta already scored an ace heading into the 2022 golf season, thanks to AltaLink extending its support of the Shaw Charity Classic and the tournament’s record setting Birdies for Kids fundraising program.

AltaLink delivers on its commitment to not increase electricity transmission rates for five years

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Globe Newswire – February 28, 2022) – In 2018, AltaLink announced a plan to support its customers as they navigated a challenging economy and low energy prices. The company committed to keeping its rates at or below 2018 levels through to the end of 2023. 

AltaLink wins fifth consecutive Canadian Electricity Association President’s Award for Safety Excellence

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Globe Newswire – November 24, 2021) – For the fifth consecutive year, AltaLink has been awarded the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) President’s Award for Safety Excellence.

Canadian Centre for Cyber Security Highlights Increasing Risk for Power Systems

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Globe Newswire – November 8, 2021) – AltaLink closes National Cyber Security Awareness Month with a continued focus on protecting the transmission system for its customers in the face of increasing security threats.  

AltaLink engaging with customer groups to deliver on five-year commitment to keep rates flat

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Globe Newswire – August 9, 2021) – Following the approval of its $230 million refund to customers in March, AltaLink continued its engagement with customers during the second quarter of 2021. AltaLink filed its 2022-2023 GTA on April 30, 2021, delivering on the last two years of its commitment to keep rates at or below the 2018 level for customers for five years.

AltaLink celebrates one year of injury-free work by employees

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Globe Newswire – May 3, 2021) – On March 31, 2021, AltaLink celebrated reaching 365 consecutive days without an employee injury, the longest streak of incident-free days in the company’s history.

AltaLink receives highest honour from United Way of Calgary and Area for community impact

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Globe Newswire – April 14, 2021) – Today, the United Way of Calgary and Area selected AltaLink as the recipient of the 2020 President’s Award as part of its annual Community Impact Awards.

AltaLink proposal to refund $230 million to Albertans approved

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Globe Newswire – March 23, 2021) – An AltaLink proposal to refund $230 million to Alberta customers was approved by the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), reducing AltaLink’s rates, which make up a portion of electricity bills, by more than 26 per cent for the remainder of 2021. With this approved proposal, AltaLink has now delivered close to $1.4 billion in rate levelization or rate reductions for Albertans since 2015.

AltaLink and FulcrumAir collaborate to become first in the world to use robotic technology aimed at improving bird safety

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Globe Newswire – March 18, 2021) – Today, a new robot deployed by AltaLink and FulcrumAir used to install bird markers took flight at AltaLink’s Bardo Substation near Leduc.

AltaLink supports Albertans with $350 million rate levelization proposal

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Globe Newswire – March 1, 2021) – AltaLink has filed an application to help flatten its rates by refunding $350 million to customers, which, if approved, would bring its total rate levelization efforts and customer refunds to almost $1.5 billion between 2015 and 2023.

AltaLink proposes to refund $350 million to customers over three years

CALGARY, ALBERTA(Globe Newswire – January 18, 2021) – AltaLink has submitted a proposal to the Alberta Utilities Commission to refund an additional $350 million to Alberta electricity customers between 2021 and 2023. When combined with AltaLink’s previous rate levelization initiatives, the refund will reduce AltaLink’s portion of each Albertan’s electricity bill by an average of 11 per cent per year over the three-year timeframe.

This Giving Tuesday, AltaLink celebrates record-breaking $1 million donation to the United Way

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Globe Newswire – December 1, 2020) – Giving Tuesday is a global movement and this year AltaLink is proud to announce a record-breaking more than $1 million donation to charities across Alberta.

AltaLink salvage proposal approved, saving Alberta electricity ratepayers more than $170 million over five years

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Globe Newswire – November 30, 2020) – An AltaLink proposal to save Albertan electricity customers more than $170 million over a five-year period was approved in a decision from the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) announced on November 19, 2020.

AltaLink, Piikani & Kainai-Blood partners share Canadian Electricity Association sustainability award

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Globe Newswire – November 26, 2020) – AltaLink, PiikaniLink (PLP) and KainaiLink’s (KLP) strong commitment to sustainability in their operations was recognized this week during a virtual awards ceremony hosted by the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA).

AltaLink wins fourth consecutive Canadian Electricity Association President’s Award for Safety Excellence

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Globe Newswire – November 23, 2020) – For the fourth consecutive year, AltaLink has been awarded the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) President’s Award for Safety Excellence.

AltaLink delivers strong customer results during pandemic

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Globe Newswire – November 9, 2020) – Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, AltaLink has ensured that the operation of Alberta’s largest transmission system has remained reliable and cost-effective for its customers.

AltaLink, L.P. to Issue $225 Million in Senior Secured Notes

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Globe NewsWire, September 8, 2020) – AltaLink, L.P. (AltaLink) is continuing to support its customers through the cost-effective operation of Alberta’s transmission grid, ensuring Albertans have the reliable and affordable energy they need.

Approval of negotiated settlement in the second quarter of 2020 delivers more than $80 million in savings to Albertans

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Globe Newswire – August 10, 2020) – The Alberta Utilities Commission announced its approval of the negotiated settlement portion of AltaLink’s 2019-2021 General Tariff Application (GTA) during the second quarter of 2020, providing for more than $80 million in savings for Alberta electricity ratepayers.

AltaLink donates $50,000 to the United Way COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund

As a longtime supporter of the United Way at AltaLink we have seen the positive and lasting impact that the organization and its volunteers can have in our communities. 

Keeping your lights on during COVID-19

AltaLink employees continue to provide essential service during pandemic.

AltaLink employees deliver essential electricity to Albertans during COVID-19 pandemic 

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Globe Newswire – May 4, 2020) – As many Albertans stay home to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, AltaLink field crews, control centre operators and employees continue to ensure the electricity that supplies more than three million Albertans is delivered uninterrupted.

Delivering the energy you need during COVID-19 

Our transmission system is the essential link that connects homes, farms, businesses, and industries to reliable, affordable electricity generated across Alberta. 

AltaLink’s Response to the COVID-19 Virus

During the unprecedented times brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping our employees safe and keeping the lights on continues to be our commitment to Albertans.

Limited Partnership Provides Valuable New Revenue for Kainai-Blood Tribe

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Globe Newswire – March 11, 2020) – A recently formed limited partnership between the Kainai-Blood Tribe and AltaLink delivers a valuable new revenue stream for the First Nation and highlights how relationships built on collaboration can result in a mutually beneficial solution for all parties.

AltaLink achieves top performance while holding costs flat

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Globe Newswire – February 28, 2020) – During the first year of AltaLink’s Flat for Five commitment, AltaLink held its transmission costs to customers flat while delivering best ever results in customer service and outage duration performance.

AltaLink becomes first Canadian utility to be re-designated as a Sustainable Electricity Company^TM and earns third consecutive safety excellence award

CALGARY, Alberta – At an awards ceremony hosted by the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) last night in Ottawa, AltaLink received two awards recognizing a strong commitment to both sustainability and safety in its operations.

AltaLink proposal to save customers $267 million between 2019 and 2023

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Globe Newswire – November 4, 2019) – An AltaLink proposal to save customers $267 million between 2019 and 2023 will be reviewed by the Alberta Utilities Commission in November. AltaLink’s proposal is that salvage costs be collected from customers for the removal of existing transmission facilities over the useful lives of new transmission facilities.

AltaLink and its customers reach negotiated settlement to reduce costs by more than $80 million

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Globe Newswire – August 6, 2019) – A negotiated settlement between AltaLink and the groups representing Alberta’s industrial and residential customers will save customers more than $80 million during the 2019-2021 timeframe.

Limited Partnership Provides Valuable New Revenue for Piikani Nation

CALGARY, ALBERTA — (Globe Newswire – June 4, 2019) — A recently approved limited partnership provides the Piikani Nation the opportunity to make an equity investment in the transmission infrastructure that crosses their land and delivers a valuable new revenue stream for the First Nation.

AltaLink remains committed to keeping customer costs flat through 2023

CALGARY, ALBERTA — (Globe Newswire – May 6, 2019) – AltaLink remains committed to providing its customers with affordable and predictable costs for its transmission services. During 2019, AltaLink will defend its 2019-2021 General Tariff Application (GTA) to the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) to keep its transmission rates flat for the next three years.

AltaLink delivers strong customer satisfaction results in 2018

CALGARY, ALBERTA — (Globe Newswire – February 25, 2019) – AltaLink’s commitment to providing its customers with top service has resulted in the best full-year, customer satisfaction results in the history of the business. AltaLink’s customer satisfaction score was 96% in 2018 compared to a score of 91% the previous year.

Shaw Charity Classic Takes Charitable Giving to New Heights with $12.3 million donation

Jim Riddell to build on father's legacy, takes on chairman of award-winning tournament

CALGARY, ALBERTA — Standing high atop the city's skyline at the Calgary Tower, the Shaw Charity Classic announced it has shattered its own fundraising record for a sixth straight year on the PGA TOUR Champions with a $12,357,863 donation that will be shared amongst 182 youth-based charities in Alberta. 

AltaLink wins Canadian Electricity Association President’s Award for Safety Excellence  

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Globe Newswire – November 8, 2018) – For the second consecutive year, AltaLink has been awarded the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) President’s Award for Safety Excellence.

AltaLink files application to keep transmission rates flat for 2019-2021  

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Globe Newswire – November 5, 2018) – AltaLink has kept its commitment to customers to keep its rates flat by filing its 2019-2021 General Tariff Application (GTA) with the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) on August 23, 2018. The application requests to keep AltaLink’s rates at or below its 2018 rates for the next three years. AltaLink is on target to deliver on its commitment to customers with the rate levelization strategies included in its application to the AUC.

AltaLink’s customer satisfaction level at 98% for the first half of 2018  

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Globe Newswire – August 7, 2018) – AltaLink’s focus on providing top service is driving improved customer satisfaction. During the first half of 2018, AltaLink’s customer satisfaction level was 98%.

AltaLink supports High River as Kraft Hockeyville 2018 finalist with $25,000 in arena upgrades  

HIGH RIVER, ALBERTA (July 19, 2018) – On Thursday, July 19, 2018 in recognition of being selected as a Kraft Hockeyville 2018 finalist community, High River, Alberta will receive $60,000 in community upgrades.

Shaw Communications and AltaLink Team Up to Help Shaw Charity Classic Make Greater Impact on Youth-Based Charities in Alberta  

CALGARY, ALBERTA (June 20, 2018) – The Shaw Charity Classic will take aim at raising $10 million for 182 children’s charities in Alberta, thanks to renewed support from its title partner Shaw Communications Inc. and AltaLink for the award-winning tournament’s Birdies for Kids program.

Smart investment in transmission system drives improved reliability for customers  

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Globe Newswire – May 7, 2018) – To begin 2018, AltaLink recorded a calendar month without any unforeseen loads lost on its 13,000 square kilometre system. While Alberta set a new record for peak demand of electricity at 11,697 megawatts, AltaLink’s system delivered reliable energy to its customers without interruption in January.

AltaLink donates osprey nesting platform to Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation
Osprey returning to the Glenbow Ranch this spring after a long migration will have a new nesting structure when they arrive. A brand new artificial nest platform will be installed in the provincial park on Saturday, March 10 in anticipation of their return. 

Commitment to customer savings and satisfaction powers AltaLink’s 2017 performance 

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Globe Newswire – February 26, 2018) – AltaLink’s focus on customers drove valuable cost savings for every Albertan and improved customer satisfaction results in 2017. More than 90% of customers connected or connecting to AltaLink’s transmission system responded that they were satisfied with AltaLink’s service in 2017.

Approval of first-of-its-kind negotiated settlement highlights AltaLink’s third quarter results

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Globe Newswire – November 6, 2017) – AltaLink’s drive to save Albertans’ money has delivered hundreds of millions of dollars in cost savings between 2015 and 2018. During the third quarter of 2017, the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) approved a negotiated settlement for AltaLink’s general tariff application, which increases the total savings to more than $650 million over the four-year period.

Negotiated settlement between AltaLink and its customers increases savings for Albertans to more than $650 million by end of 2018

Calgary, Alberta – An agreement reached between AltaLink and the customer groups representing Alberta’s industrial and residential electricity consumers will save Albertans more than $50 million during 2017 and 2018.

AltaLink business partnerships with Kainai and Piikani First Nations highlights AltaLink's second quarter

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Globe Newswire – August 4, 2017) – An application to own transmission facilities by two separate financial partnerships between AltaLink and each of the Kainai and Piikani First Nations in southern Alberta will deliver benefits to AltaLink’s customers and to the members of each First Nation.

First-of-its-kind negotiated settlement on rates highlights AltaLink’s first quarter of 2017

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Marketwired – May 8, 2017) – During the first three months of 2017, AltaLink and its customers reached a first-of-its-kind settlement, which if approved by the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) will save Albertans up to $150 million in 2017 and 2018.

Improved performance and reduced cost for its customers highlight AltaLink’s 2016 results

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Marketwired – February 27, 2017) – Delivering improved reliability and safety results for customers while reducing costs by hundreds of millions of dollars highlighted AltaLink’s 2016 results.

AltaLink and its customers reach agreement to reduce costs to Albertans by up to $150 million
in 2017 & 2018

Calgary, Alberta – AltaLink and the customer groups representing Alberta’s industrial and residential electricity consumers have reached an agreement that, if approved, will save Albertans up to $150 million in 2017 and 2018.

AltaLink, L.P. to Issue $450 Million in Medium-Term Notes

Calgary, Alberta - AltaLink, L.P. (AltaLink) is continuing to support its customers through the cost-effective operation of Alberta’s transmission grid, ensuring Albertans have the reliable and affordable energy they need.  

AltaLink continues to shorten outage times for customers

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Marketwired – November 4, 2016) – Through the first nine months of 2016, AltaLink has reduced the length of outages by almost one-third over 2015 results. 

New research could improve cattle grazing

EDMONTON – A new scholarship, established by a $655,000 gift from AltaLink to the University of Alberta, will support graduate students working out of the Rangeland Research Institute (RRI) on how to sustain and protect Alberta’s rangelands.  

Hundreds of First Nations children to benefit from new breakfast program in Alberta

EDMONTON – An important First Nations breakfast program is entering Alberta for the first time thanks to a partnership between AltaLink and national organization ONEXONE. 

AltaLink donation powers student success at SAIT

CALGARY – Electrical Engineering Technology students at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) are energized for the future, thanks to a new leading-edge power system simulator funded by AltaLink. 

AltaLink’s $50,000 donation creates new walking trail at Alberta Birds of Prey Centre

COALDALE – On Saturday, August 13, 2016, the Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation and AltaLink announced a donation that will open up new areas of the Centre to visitors. AltaLink’s $50,000 donation is facilitating the development of a walking trail around the Centre’s wetland, home to many species of wildlife. 

AltaLink delivers cost savings to customers through innovation

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Marketwired – August 5, 2016) – During the second quarter of 2016, AltaLink continued to deliver the safe, reliable and cost-effective energy its customers demand in Alberta. With an innovative approach to reducing costs across the business, AltaLink is passing valuable savings on to its customers.

AltaLink, L.P. to Issue $350 Million in Medium-Term Notes

Calgary, Alberta - AltaLink, L.P. (AltaLink) is continuing to support its customers through the cost-effective operation and reinforcement of Alberta’s transmission grid, ensuring Albertans have the reliable energy they need.  

AltaLink’s proposal to save Albertans $520 million by 2019 approved

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Marketwired – May 19, 2016) – AltaLink’s proposal to save Albertans millions of dollars was approved by the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) on Monday, May 9, 2016. The savings, which will total approximately $520 million over a four-year period, apply to all Albertans.

AltaLink’s transmission grid ready to deliver reliable and green energy to Albertans

CALGARY, ALBERTA (Marketwired – May 6, 2016) – As Alberta’s electricity system begins to move toward a renewable energy future, AltaLink’s transmission grid will be critical to maintaining reliable service while enabling the many green energy opportunities the province has to offer.

4-H Alberta member to represent province on national stage

AltaLink’s strong year for projects delivers greater reliability and a greener future for Alberta communities

AltaLink’s new transmission line leading Alberta to a greener future

Newly named AltaLink Hall home to annual Farm Safety Day on Stampede Park
Calgary, Alberta – AltaLink’s generous $1.5 million gift will create AltaLink Hall within the existing Agrium Western Event Centre to support agriculture programming benefitting rural communities.

AltaLink applauds Alberta Government’s leadership in enabling renewable generation

AltaLink shows commitment to growing Alberta’s renewable energy opportunities

The AUC's decision is available here.