Man in a hard hat consults tablet while standing in front of a transmission line. By Marla Orenstein and Ashley Meller Originally published in Canada's National Observer , Jan. 27, 2026

Alberta’s electricity system is at a tipping point. Driven by the rise of energy-intensive industries, a booming population, and a shift toward increasingly electrified homes and businesses, electricity demand is climbing faster than ever. Meeting this challenge isn’t just about building more centralized generation capacity — it’s also about building smarter. And that starts with how we think about electricity distribution.

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