Climate Resiliency

Important Dates & Materials

May 26, 2025 | Materials posted

Purpose and Objectives

The AESO is undertaking the development of a Climate Resiliency White Paper to raise awareness and provide stakeholders with an understanding of the importance of resiliency, the AESO’s existing and future plans to improve system resiliency (including Alberta Reliability Standards and/or ISO rules, system planning considerations, etc.) and share best practices for stakeholders.

The AESO’s Climate Resiliency White Paper intends to cover the following:

  • The overall need to consider resiliency in AIES
  • A summary of existing and anticipated AESO’s resiliency plans and activities
  • Review of best climate resiliency practices

We have requested stakeholder feedback on the scope of the White Paper, will continue to seek feedback throughout the process of developing the White Paper recommendation.

Scope

This consultation will cover issues directly related to system resiliency, such as AESO plans and activities to maintain and enhance system resiliency, and a review of best practices for stakeholders (especially TFOs and GFOs) as guidance to become more resilient.

Issues related to climate change, development of ISO rules and/or Alberta Reliability Standards, policy discussions, existing legislations, regulatory framework, other stakeholder engagements including system planning projects, OTP, REM and tariff redesign are out-of-scope.

Background

Power grids are increasingly experiencing adverse impacts of extreme weather events including extreme cold, extreme heat, and wildfires. Extreme weather events are increasing in frequency, duration, and intensity globally. The rising frequency and effects of extreme weather events have highlighted the need for system resiliency in anticipating, planning for, responding to, and recovering from these occurrences. The Alberta Interconnected Electric System (AIES) has also been experiencing an increasing trend of extreme weather events.

Important Dates & Materials

May 26, 2025 | Materials posted

Purpose and Objectives

The AESO is undertaking the development of a Climate Resiliency White Paper to raise awareness and provide stakeholders with an understanding of the importance of resiliency, the AESO’s existing and future plans to improve system resiliency (including Alberta Reliability Standards and/or ISO rules, system planning considerations, etc.) and share best practices for stakeholders.

The AESO’s Climate Resiliency White Paper intends to cover the following:

  • The overall need to consider resiliency in AIES
  • A summary of existing and anticipated AESO’s resiliency plans and activities
  • Review of best climate resiliency practices

We have requested stakeholder feedback on the scope of the White Paper, will continue to seek feedback throughout the process of developing the White Paper recommendation.

Scope

This consultation will cover issues directly related to system resiliency, such as AESO plans and activities to maintain and enhance system resiliency, and a review of best practices for stakeholders (especially TFOs and GFOs) as guidance to become more resilient.

Issues related to climate change, development of ISO rules and/or Alberta Reliability Standards, policy discussions, existing legislations, regulatory framework, other stakeholder engagements including system planning projects, OTP, REM and tariff redesign are out-of-scope.

Background

Power grids are increasingly experiencing adverse impacts of extreme weather events including extreme cold, extreme heat, and wildfires. Extreme weather events are increasing in frequency, duration, and intensity globally. The rising frequency and effects of extreme weather events have highlighted the need for system resiliency in anticipating, planning for, responding to, and recovering from these occurrences. The Alberta Interconnected Electric System (AIES) has also been experiencing an increasing trend of extreme weather events.

  • This survey has concluded. Thank you for your feedback.

    Stakeholder Feedback on Scope | Nov. 20, 2024 - Jan. 28, 2025

    Purpose

    To assist the AESO in focusing its Climate Resiliency White Paper Scope of Work.

    Instructions

    1.  To submit your feedback, you will need to be registered and signed in on the AESO Engage platform.
    2. Please click on the "Complete Stakeholder Feedback" box below to provide your specific comments.
    3. Please submit one completed Stakeholder Feedback survey per organization.
    4. Due to potentially sensitive information, the AESO will share a directional summary with the feedback received.
    5. Responses due on or before January 28, 2025.

    Stakeholder Questions

    1. Do you agree with the items outlined in the AESO’s Climate Resiliency White Paper Scope of Work?
    2. Are there other industry references that the AESO should evaluate as part of the jurisdictional review?
    3. Are there other objectives and areas that the AESO should be covering in the white paper?
    4. Do you find Alberta's electricity system effectively handles extreme events including extreme cold, extreme heat, and wildfires? Please provide rationale for your response.
    5. What other factors should be considered when addressing potential transmission system risks related to extreme weather events? 
    6. Do you have any additional comments?  
    7. If you would like to submit a formatted version of your responses, please do so here.

    Materials

    Available under AESO Materials

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