Market Analytics
Explore real-time Alberta electricity market data from AESO. Interactive charts with zoom, pan, and resolution controls — updated hourly.
These graphs are a preview of the market intelligence available to NACC subscribers. Subscribe for access to all 7 subscriber graphs, hedge management, and Excel exports.
Pool Price (MDT)
The Alberta electricity pool price reflects the real-time cost of electricity on the wholesale market, set hourly by AESO. This chart shows actual prices alongside the forecast and a 30-day rolling average, helping you spot trends and assess market volatility.
Understanding Pool Prices
The pool price is the marginal cost of electricity in Alberta, determined hourly by the merit order of generation offers. When demand is high or supply is constrained, prices rise; during periods of surplus generation (especially wind and solar), prices can drop significantly or even go negative.
NACC helps businesses manage exposure to pool price volatility through proactive hedging strategies. By locking in a fixed price, you can protect your business from unexpected price spikes.
Capacity & Outages (MDT)
This chart breaks down generation outages by fuel type — gas, hydro, wind, solar, and energy storage. Outage levels directly affect electricity supply and are a leading indicator of price movements. Higher outages typically correlate with higher pool prices.
Why Outages Matter
When generation capacity goes offline — whether for planned maintenance or unexpected failures — the remaining supply must meet the same demand. This supply reduction pushes electricity prices higher, sometimes dramatically during peak hours or extreme weather events.
Monitoring outage trends helps businesses anticipate price changes and make informed energy purchasing decisions. NACC subscribers receive access to additional forecasting tools and proactive management services.
Generation Assets (MDT)
A snapshot of all registered generation assets in Alberta, organized by pool participant and operating status. This table shows how many assets each participant has across active, inactive, retired, and suspended categories.
Alberta's Generation Landscape
Alberta's electricity grid is powered by a diverse mix of generation assets including natural gas, wind, solar, hydro, and energy storage facilities. Understanding who operates these assets and their current status provides insight into the market's supply structure.
NACC subscribers have access to additional data views including supply & demand metrics, forecasts, metered volumes, and more. Subscribe to unlock the full picture.
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These three graphs are just a preview. NACC subscribers get access to 7 AESO data views, interactive zoom and pan controls, Excel export, hedge management tools, and personalized energy consulting.