Operating reserves
Provide spinning, supplemental, or regulating reserves through load curtailment
- Earning: $30-80/MW-hr
- Response: 10 minutes
Demand response & ancillary services programs
Multiple pathways to earn revenue through Demand Response and Ancillary Services in Alberta’s wholesale electricity market.
Energy rebalancing
Respond to real-time price signals and reduce during high-price periods
- Earning: Pool price based
- Response: 5 minutes
Load shed service
Emergency load reduction during system contingencies
- Earning: $50-150/MW-hr
- Response: 10 minutes
Key dates & deadlines
Alberta market timeline
Alberta’s energy-only market means opportunity year-round, with peak value in winter.
Action Required
Nov 2026 - Feb 2027
Winter peak season
Highest pool prices and reserve value during Alberta winters
Enroll before November
Action Required
June - August 2026
Summer peak opportunities
Hot weather can drive significant price spikes
Enroll before June
Always Open
Year-round
Operating reserves
Spinning, supplemental, and regulating reserves. Always open.
Enroll anytime
We’ll confirm which programs you qualify for and handle all registration.
What this means for your Alberta operation
Manage volatility, support the grid
When pool prices rise, your flexibility helps stabilize the grid. Planned participation with pre-agreed flexibility plans that respect your operational boundaries.
Your uptime Is sacred
We know your compressor can't stop mid-cycle. We build participation around YOUR operational constraints, not ours.
We speak oil & gas
We've worked with producers, midstream, and petrochemical for 15+ years. We understand what flexibility you actually have.
Get recognized for what you already do
Many facilities already reduce load during price spikes. We ensure you get properly compensated. Automatically.
Real-time price visibility
Our platform shows you pool prices, forecasts, and your contribution. Know exactly what's happening and why.
No surprises, no hidden exposure
We're transparent about what you're committing to. You'll know exactly what your participation involves before you sign anything.
Platform solutions
Products available in this market
Explore the intelligence and operations products available here.
FacilityIQ™
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Facility and portfolio performance visibility across markets.
PeakIQ™
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Peak risk prediction and readiness to reduce cost exposure.
SettlementIQ™
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Billing accuracy and settlement confidence across programs.
FlexOps™
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Real-time operations that monetize flexibility for loads and DERs.
Demand Response
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Program participation and revenue through load flexibility.
GridOps™
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Grid-facing delivery, compliance, and market eligibility.
Free strategy session
Get your Alberta (AESO) revenue assessment
In 30 minutes, we'll show you exactly how much your facility could earn in the Alberta (AESO) market.
- Customized assessment for your facility
- Which programs you qualify for today
- Timeline to start participating
- Zero obligation, zero sales pressure
- 30 minutes
- Video or phone
- Pick your time
Prefer email? Send us a message and we’ll respond within one business day.
150+
Alberta Participants
$25M+
Annual Revenue
400MW
Managed Capacity
15+
Years Experience
FAQ
AESO Market FAQ
Alberta offers Demand Response and Ancillary Services including Operating Reserves (spinning, supplemental, and regulating reserves) and Energy Rebalancing. Participants provide load curtailment through these programs.
Alberta participants typically earn $40,000-$400,000+ annually depending on capacity and participation level. Reserve payments and energy market spreads drive revenue.
The minimum size for direct participation is typically 5 MW, but smaller loads can participate through aggregation. Rodan aggregates loads to meet market requirements.
Alberta's energy-only market means revenue comes from energy prices and reserves rather than capacity payments. This can mean higher volatility but also higher peak earnings during tight supply periods.
Oil and gas, petrochemical, manufacturing, commercial buildings, and agricultural operations are major participants. Any facility with flexible load can qualify.