The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) has identified the need to strengthen the transmission system in Calgary and the communities south and east of Calgary. Transmission development is required to:
- ensure the transmission system will meet growing demand in developing areas and maintain a reliable supply of electricity
- ensure power from new generation plants, including gas and wind power, is connected to Alberta's electric system
The existing electrical transmission system in Calgary and the communities south and east of Calgary has not had a major development or upgrade since 1985, while the population in these communities has grown substantially.
| Population in 1985 | Population in 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Calgary | 625,143 | 1,071,515 |
| Chestermere | 550 | 14,285 |
| Okotoks | 4,981 | 23,201 |
| High River | 5,114 | 11,783 |
Current projects in the Calgary area include the following:
- North Foothills Transmission Project
- Langdon to Janet Transmission Project
- High River and Okotoks Transmission Project
- Okotoks to Janet Project
Click here for more information on the Foothills Area Transmission Development.
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Project Status:
complete
