REM Market Participant Readiness

Direct all questions, comments and feedback relating to REM Market Participant Readiness to MarketTransition@aeso.ca

Important Dates & Materials

August 18 | Stakeholder Session | REM IT Systems Working Group registration(External link)

July 31 | REM Operations: Inputs, Real-Time Market Clearing, and Prices course available (details below)

July 21 | Stakeholder Session | REM IT Systems Working Group presentation

May 29 | REM Foundations: Purpose, Structure and Price Signals course available

May 22 | Deadline for Market Participant Contact Information

May 20 | Stakeholder Session | REM Implementation and Market Readiness presentation and recording

July 31 - Learning Update

REM Operations: Inputs, Real-Time Market Clearing, and Prices - Now Available!

This course provides an overview of the core real-time market processes that determine dispatch and pricing outcomes in the Restructured Energy Market (REM), including:

  • Real-Time Offers and Bids
  • Co-Optimizing Energy and R30 through Security Constrained Economic Dispatch (SCED)
  • Alberta Load Price (ALP)
  • R30 Demand Curve
These courses can be accessed through Workday. Additional courses will be added as they become available.

Readiness Journey: Integrated View


Introduction

We are committed to a robust transition support for all Market Participants to the Restructured Energy Market (REM) implementation. This will include clear communication, supporting resources and materials to understand and adopt changes, and detailed training to transition systems where required.

Through the transition, Market Participants will have opportunity to provide input, so we understand your implementation requirements and operational impacts.

Your feedback will help us identify readiness needs, prioritize engagement activities, and ensure that our approach to Market Participant readiness addresses your organization’s key concerns.

Engagement opportunities for REM implementation will be shared with stakeholders as they are determined.

Direct all questions, comments and feedback relating to REM Market Participant Readiness to MarketTransition@aeso.ca

Important Dates & Materials

August 18 | Stakeholder Session | REM IT Systems Working Group registration(External link)

July 31 | REM Operations: Inputs, Real-Time Market Clearing, and Prices course available (details below)

July 21 | Stakeholder Session | REM IT Systems Working Group presentation

May 29 | REM Foundations: Purpose, Structure and Price Signals course available

May 22 | Deadline for Market Participant Contact Information

May 20 | Stakeholder Session | REM Implementation and Market Readiness presentation and recording

July 31 - Learning Update

REM Operations: Inputs, Real-Time Market Clearing, and Prices - Now Available!

This course provides an overview of the core real-time market processes that determine dispatch and pricing outcomes in the Restructured Energy Market (REM), including:

  • Real-Time Offers and Bids
  • Co-Optimizing Energy and R30 through Security Constrained Economic Dispatch (SCED)
  • Alberta Load Price (ALP)
  • R30 Demand Curve
These courses can be accessed through Workday. Additional courses will be added as they become available.

Readiness Journey: Integrated View


Introduction

We are committed to a robust transition support for all Market Participants to the Restructured Energy Market (REM) implementation. This will include clear communication, supporting resources and materials to understand and adopt changes, and detailed training to transition systems where required.

Through the transition, Market Participants will have opportunity to provide input, so we understand your implementation requirements and operational impacts.

Your feedback will help us identify readiness needs, prioritize engagement activities, and ensure that our approach to Market Participant readiness addresses your organization’s key concerns.

Engagement opportunities for REM implementation will be shared with stakeholders as they are determined.

  • Learning Updates

    May 29, 2026

    REM Foundations: Purpose, Structure and Price Signals - Now Available!

    This high-level introductory course provides an overview of the core system-level features that describe how the Restructured Energy Market (REM) functions as an integrated market. The course can be accessed through Workday.

    • Already have an account? Log in here then access the course using the shared link
    • Don’t have an account? Register here
    • Had an account that became inactive? If your account was deactivated after one year of inactivity, complete the self-registration form to reactivate your account
    • Need help? Email AESOLearning@aeso.ca or visit AESO Learning » AESO for additional information

    May 29, 2026

    REM Foundations: Purpose, Structure and Price Signals - Now Available!

    This high-level introductory course provides an overview of the core system-level features that describe how the Restructured Energy Market (REM) functions as an integrated market. The course can be accessed through Workday.

    • Already have an account? Log in here then access the course using the shared link
    • Don’t have an account? Register here
    • Had an account that became inactive? If your account was deactivated after one year of inactivity, complete the self-registration form to reactivate your account
    • Need help? Email AESOLearning@aeso.ca or visit AESO Learning » AESO for additional information

  • Stakeholder Updates

    March 18, 2026

    Aaron Engen, AESO CEO, presented at IPPSA and provided a high-level view to the work underway at the AESO to prepare for a successful market transition, the planning and timeline for IT system testing and implementation, and how the AESO will support market participants to prepare and transition successfully to the new market. An overview of his remarks is available here, visit aeso.ca/transition for more information on how the AESO is preparing for the electricity framework transition.

    March 4, 2026

    We will be hosting a full-day hybrid stakeholder session on Tuesday, March 24 for Market Participants to learn more about the AESO’s high-level plan guiding the work and preparations required for the successful implementation of the REM.

    This session is intended for those responsible for leading and coordinating their organization’s REM implementation readiness across operations, technology/systems compliance and change management. Ideal participants will include the project manager and/or technical lead overseeing implementation planning activities.

    Due to space constraints, only one representative per organization may register to attend in-person. Others can join virtually and will have opportunities to participate and ask questions.

    Session Objectives:

    By the end of this session, Market Participants will:

    1. Understand the high-level plan and key milestones required for REM implementation including system updates.
    2. Gain visibility into the major changes to systems and impact of those changes.
    3. Understand the AESO’s approach and supports for enabling the transition to the new market.
    4. Understand the expectations of Market Participants to support their own readiness activities.
    5. Understand the AESO’s overall engagement plan for the ISO Manuals and Information Documents related to the REM ISO rules, and further review of the REM ISO rules.

    March 18, 2026

    Aaron Engen, AESO CEO, presented at IPPSA and provided a high-level view to the work underway at the AESO to prepare for a successful market transition, the planning and timeline for IT system testing and implementation, and how the AESO will support market participants to prepare and transition successfully to the new market. An overview of his remarks is available here, visit aeso.ca/transition for more information on how the AESO is preparing for the electricity framework transition.

    March 4, 2026

    We will be hosting a full-day hybrid stakeholder session on Tuesday, March 24 for Market Participants to learn more about the AESO’s high-level plan guiding the work and preparations required for the successful implementation of the REM.

    This session is intended for those responsible for leading and coordinating their organization’s REM implementation readiness across operations, technology/systems compliance and change management. Ideal participants will include the project manager and/or technical lead overseeing implementation planning activities.

    Due to space constraints, only one representative per organization may register to attend in-person. Others can join virtually and will have opportunities to participate and ask questions.

    Session Objectives:

    By the end of this session, Market Participants will:

    1. Understand the high-level plan and key milestones required for REM implementation including system updates.
    2. Gain visibility into the major changes to systems and impact of those changes.
    3. Understand the AESO’s approach and supports for enabling the transition to the new market.
    4. Understand the expectations of Market Participants to support their own readiness activities.
    5. Understand the AESO’s overall engagement plan for the ISO Manuals and Information Documents related to the REM ISO rules, and further review of the REM ISO rules.
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