The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is the independent entity responsible for operating Alberta’s electricity grid and wholesale market. AESO provides live data, analysis, and system oversight for grid reliability, market operations, and the integration of generation resources across the province. Its data and insights are critical for generators, utilities, traders, and policymakers involved in Alberta’s dynamic energy landscape.
AESO’s data suite includes detailed information on system demand, generation mix, pricing, transmission constraints, and interconnection activity. Users have access to historical and current market prices, load forecasts, outage schedules, and renewable integration statistics, supporting operational planning, risk management, and regulatory compliance for a range of stakeholders.
AESO’s market and system data can be accessed through ICE Connect, providing intuitive dashboards, visualization tools, and live analytics for monitoring grid performance and market activity. For organizations that require deeper integration and automated workflows, AESO datasets are also distributed via ICE’s API and bulk file services, enabling seamless delivery of mission-critical intelligence into enterprise trading, risk, and compliance platforms.
Specifications
Key Features
- Streaming and historical data on Alberta’s electricity grid operations, including generation mix, market prices, demand, and transmission constraints.
- Daily System Marginal Price for pooled power flowing through the AESO system.
- Overall System Pool Price and 30-Day Moving Average to track price trends and market behavior.
- Daily Cost of Constraint alongside overall Pool Demand Price for congestion and demand analysis.
- Validated end-of-day pricing and system performance reports for market analysis and compliance.
- Delivery via ICE Connect and ICE XL for interactive visualization, reporting, and Excel-based workflows.
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