Alberta Market Leadership
One of two GridOps providers in Alberta. Operating in the AESO market for 15+ years.
Alberta AESO
Alberta
Energy Demand Management &
Ancillary Services
Earn $50K to $500K per MW per year in Alberta’s energy-only market. Rodan runs the full participation: PeakIQ for pool price forecasting and FlexOps for event dispatch. We operate the program; we don’t just enroll you.
Alberta Market Leadership
Built for Alberta's energy-only market
The operating model behind 400 MW of managed Alberta capacity.
Operations-First Event Design
At every AESO event, PeakIQ forecasts pool prices, FlexOps handles dispatch, and your operations team follows a playbook approved before the season starts. That's why dispatch compliance stays high.
Data You Can Defend
SettlementIQ audits every AESO settlement statement. We routinely catch errors most clients miss, and recover the dollars.
2026 AESO operating calendar
- Winter peak window: Nov 2026 to Feb 2027
- Summer peak window: Jun to Aug 2026
- Operating reserves: year-round
- REM phase-in: Get a reminder before each AESO milestone
Alberta market value bands
- Operating reserves: $30 to $80 per MW-hr
- Load shed service: $50 to $150 per MW-hr
- Energy market: pool-price linked
- Range across programs: $50K to $500K per MW per year
Operating plans
Operating plans for Alberta's peak seasons
Alberta peaks in winter, sharply. Summer matters too. We plan for both.
Build your winter playbook
Nov 2026 to Feb 2027
Alberta winter peak season
Cold-weather pool price spikes are the largest single-event payouts in the AESO market. Operating reserves clear at top-of-band. Confirm site limits and operator playbooks before November.
Plan summer performance
Jun to Aug 2026
Alberta summer peak window
Summer heat events drive shorter, sharper price spikes. Confirm what can shift for one to four hours and who approves an event response before June.
Run year-round
Always open
Operating reserves
AESO procures spinning, supplemental, and regulating reserves year-round through tenders. Steady revenue between the two peak seasons.
We’ll confirm which programs you qualify for and handle all registration.
What this means for your Alberta operation
Manage volatility, support the grid
Pool price volatility is your earnings opportunity. Pre-agreed commitments mean no surprises when prices spike.
Your uptime Is sacred
We know your compressor can't stop mid-cycle. We build participation around YOUR operational constraints, not ours.
We speak Alberta industrial
15+ years across oil and gas, midstream, petrochemical, pulp and paper, mining, cold storage, and aggregates. Reference clients in every major Alberta industrial sector.
Get paid for what you already do
Many Alberta facilities already curtail when pool prices spike. Rodan turns that into a revenue stream rather than an unpaid grid favour.
Real-time price visibility
PeakIQ shows you pool prices, forecasts, and your contribution in real time. Your team sees what AESO sees.
No surprises, no hidden exposure
Pre-approved commitments. No automatic enrolment in events your operations can't handle.
Operating stack
The Alberta operating stack
The tools behind every AESO engagement.
FacilityIQ
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Facility and portfolio performance visibility across markets.
PeakIQ
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Forecasts Alberta pool prices and reserve clearing so your team can curtail at the right moment.
FlexOps
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Dispatches your load when AESO calls. Your operators run a playbook approved before the season started.
GridOps
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Closes metering, telemetry, and SCADA gaps before they block your AESO participation. Rodan is one of two GridOps providers in Alberta.
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.