2026 Budget Development Process

Important Dates & Materials

Dec. 5, 2025 | BDP Frequently Asked Questions updated

Dec. 4, 2025 | 2026 BDP Stakeholder Presentation updated

Nov. 7, 2025 | 2026 Business Plan and Budget Proposal posted

Oct. 30, 2025 | 2026 BDP Q&A Session recording posted

Oct. 29, 2025 | 2026 BDP Stakeholder Q&A Session presentation posted

Oct. 13, 2025 | 2026 BDP Stakeholder Presentation posted

Purpose

To consult with industry on the AESO’s areas of focus and proposed budget and forecasts for the upcoming year as per the Transmission Regulation. The 2026 BDP will be used to establish the AESO’s business plan and budget for 2026 as well as the forecast for 2027 and 2028.

We thank stakeholders for sharing their valuable perspectives in the 2025 BDP and for continuing to participate as we shape the consultation process to fit the need and current environment and to elevate the value proposition. We are grateful for stakeholders' alignment and support in relation to the strategic areas of focus as identified by the AESO.

Important Dates & Materials

Dec. 5, 2025 | BDP Frequently Asked Questions updated

Dec. 4, 2025 | 2026 BDP Stakeholder Presentation updated

Nov. 7, 2025 | 2026 Business Plan and Budget Proposal posted

Oct. 30, 2025 | 2026 BDP Q&A Session recording posted

Oct. 29, 2025 | 2026 BDP Stakeholder Q&A Session presentation posted

Oct. 13, 2025 | 2026 BDP Stakeholder Presentation posted

Purpose

To consult with industry on the AESO’s areas of focus and proposed budget and forecasts for the upcoming year as per the Transmission Regulation. The 2026 BDP will be used to establish the AESO’s business plan and budget for 2026 as well as the forecast for 2027 and 2028.

We thank stakeholders for sharing their valuable perspectives in the 2025 BDP and for continuing to participate as we shape the consultation process to fit the need and current environment and to elevate the value proposition. We are grateful for stakeholders' alignment and support in relation to the strategic areas of focus as identified by the AESO.

  • Stakeholder Q&A Session | Oct. 29, 2025

    This session has concluded.

    Purpose

    The AESO hosted a virtual Q&A session on October 29, 2025 to:

    1. Answer questions received through the AESO Engage Platform from Oct. 13 - 20, 2025;
    2. Answer any live stakeholder questions; and
    3. Provide insight on any areas that require clarity.

    Materials

    Are available under AESO Materials > Presentations

  • CEOs & Board 1:1 Sessions | June 23 & 25, 2025

    These sessions have concluded.

    Purpose

    The purpose of the first set of consultations was to engage senior executive stakeholders in one-on-one discussions with a subset of AESO Board and Executive members to share their insights on what they believe the AESO should be focusing on in the year to come. These discussions took take place in advance of the budget development cycle and have a more strategic focus. They are foundational to the AESO as we consider stakeholders’ insights and expertise to determine the focus areas and associated priorities for the new three-year budget forecast cycle.

    A high level summary of these discussions is available under AESO Materials.

    Participating Organizations

    1. Alberta Direct Consumers Association (ADC)
    2. Alberta Municipalities
    3. AltaLink Management Ltd.
    4. BluEArth Renewables
    5. CanREA
    6. Canadian Utilities Limited (an ATCO Company)
    7. Capital Power
    8. ENMAX
    9. EPCOR
    10. FortisAlberta
    11. Independent Power Producers Society of Alberta (IPPSA)
    12. Industrial Power Consumers Association of Alberta (IPCAA)
    13. Kineticor Energy
    14. TransAlta Corporation
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