by James Mottershead | Jul 7, 2020 | Alberta Wire
It’s Stampede week in Calgary and although it looks a little different – people have still dusted off their boots to get mini donuts and see the fireworks. Typical Stampede weather always includes thunder storms, but the tornado watch for Southern Alberta this year...
by James Mottershead | Jun 30, 2020 | Alberta Wire
It’s a big week with Canada Day and July 4th Holidays being observed by markets. Everyone’s fingers are crossed for a sunny week to celebrate outside with friends. The first week of summer has had below average seasonal temperatures, averaging 33% less than last week...
by James Mottershead | Jun 23, 2020 | Alberta Wire
After the first day of summer and continued storms across Alberta, power prices rose with continued unexpected thermal outages. The price averaged $47.22/MWh, a 34% increase week over week. The AESO put out a notice yesterday which encouraged that the tieline which...
by James Mottershead | Jun 16, 2020 | Alberta Wire
2020 continues to surprise everyone after Calgary and Southern Alberta experienced a terrible hail storm this weekend causing damage to houses, cars and infrastructure. Power prices were up during the storm as wind generation decreased. We are also still experiencing...
by James Mottershead | Jun 9, 2020 | Alberta Wire
While Alberta reviews opening Phase 2, some offices are starting to return to work. Alberta demand has remained relatively flat with high supply availability and low prices. This week averaged $27.86/MWh, 18% higher week over week. The forward curve has some...
by James Mottershead | Jun 2, 2020 | Alberta Wire
As we enter June – changes to normal are occurring all around us. Many stores have started to open again and there are more people out on the streets wearing masks and even gloves. Although school’s are closed, online learning will wrap up this month as everyone heads...
