page_title: AltaLink
section_title: Transmission in Alberta
hierarchical_section_title: AltaLink / Transmission in Alberta
caption_attribution_description: English: A breakdown of how electricity works in Alberta, Canada. Provides an overview of the steps electricity go through to reach the end user, and provides the name of utility companies in Alberta in each sector of the electricity market.
context_page_description: AltaLink, L.P. is one of Canada's largest electricity transmission companies. Based in Alberta, AltaLink is responsible for the maintenance and operation of approximately 12,000 kilometres of transmission lines and 280 substations in Alberta. AltaLink is owned by Berkshire Hathaway Energy.
context_section_description: Alberta's electricity market is separated into generation, transmission, and distribution.  While the cost of electricity generation is dependent upon market forces, the cost of electricity transmission and distribution in Alberta is regulated by the provincial government.
  The planning and operation of Alberta's electric system is done by the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO), a non-profit entity independent of any industry affiliations and owns no transmission or market assets.  The AESO determines the need for the province, and then directs Transmission Facilities Owners (TFOs) to build the project. 
  Transmission Facilities Owners (TFOs) are regulated by the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) and include companies like AltaLink, ATCO Electric, ENMAX POWER in Calgary, and EPCOR in Edmonton.  All TFOs must follow AUC regulations in engaging stakeholders, and the projects have to be approved by the AUC.
caption: This is a breakdown of the electricity market in Alberta.
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