Phase 2A: Pre-Engagement

November 26, 2025 | Stakeholder Update

The following organizations will participate in the Phase 2 Working Group, kicking off later this week.

  • Beacon AI Centers
  • Capital Power Corporation
  • Dow Chemical Canada
  • eStruxture
  • Imperial Oil
  • IREN Ltd
  • KALiNA Distributed Power
  • Kineticor Asset Management LP
  • TransAlta Corp.

Thank you to everyone who applied to take part.

November 5, 2025 | Stakeholder Update

The AESO is launching the Large Load Working Group (“LLWG-2A”), a targeted industry engagement to explore and develop Phase 2A solutions for “bring your own generation” (BYOG) and MW allocations.

The LLWG-2A will collaborate with the AESO to develop a proposal to update the connection process, ensuring it recognizes and accommodates large loads that: (i) self-supply their own power on-site; (ii) enable net new generation on the transmission system; or (ii) require MW allocations. This effort aims to improve transparency and speed-to-market for projects that support Alberta’s reliability and competitiveness.

The LLWG-2A will follow a structured approach to develop the proposal:

  • Identify key challenges in the current connection process
  • Understand best practices and regulatory considerations
  • Contribute to the design and validation of a proposal for BYOG and MW allocations
  • Deliver a final proposal for broader industry consultation in 2026

To ensure informed and balanced input, we are targeting representation from the following groups:

  • Data centre developers/end use customers (4 - 6 members)
  • Generators (1 - 3 members)
  • Industrial load customers (1 - 3 members)

LLWG-2A Selection

  • Application Deadline: November 13, 2025
  • Notification to Selected Members: November 20, 2025

Proposal Development

  • Preliminary Kick-off Meeting (virtual): November 28, 2025
  • 1:1 meetings with AESO: Week of December 1 and December 8
  • Joint LLWG-2A meetings: as needed

Broader Industry Engagement

  • Proposal Release, Engagement Sessions, and Written Comment Period: January-February 2026 (ETA)

For additional information, review the Phase 2A Working Group Supplemental Information and Terms of Reference. All interested stakeholders can apply to participate in the working group via the survey below.