The Balancing Pool supports a fair, efficient and openly competitive electricity market in Alberta by performing the legislated duties and responsibilities set out in the following statutes and regulations: Electric Utilities Act Fair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation Alberta Public Agencies Governance Act Balancing Pool Regulation  

The Balancing Pool’s legislated duties effective October 1, 2024 include the following: Allocate (or collect) any forecasted cash surplus (or deficit) to (from) electricity consumers in Alberta in annual amounts; Fund the decommissioning and reclamation costs associated with certain generation facilities in Alberta; Participate in dispute resolution processes; and Fund initiatives in the electricity industry […]