Projects in your neighbourhood

The electricity grid is made up of the transmission system which moves high-voltage power over greater distances from generation facilities to cities and regions; and the distribution system which moves lower-voltage power from substations to homes and businesses in the community. While both systems have the goal of providing a safe and reliable source of electricity, each system has its own community engagement requirements and steps.

Transmission projects can be initiated by the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), the Alberta Electricity System Operator (AESO), or an external customer. In keeping with AUC’s Rule 007 which governs how power companies engage with the public, extensive public consultation occurs before a project is approved.

Project focus

High-voltage cable and structures along the edge of a city or throughways such as highways. Projects include:

• Transmission line replacement/relocation
• Substation, transformer or switchgear Replacement

Engagement Process

Public Consultation:

• Door knocking on homes and businesses
• Open houses or information sessions
• Information packages to stakeholders (residents, occupants, landowners, community associations, interest groups, City councilor(s))
• Direct phone and email conversations
• Information posted on enmax.com

When the time comes to construct new distribution systems or upgrade/repair our distribution infrastructure, the public is notified as required of our upcoming utility construction work and any planned power outages. Notification of this work is focused on connecting with the local community residents, business owners or other stakeholders adjacent to the work that will be done.

Project focus

Lower voltage cables above and below ground, poles typically found on streets or laneways, transformer boxes and vaults. Projects include:

• Underground cable replacements
• Downtown underground network upgrades
• Overhead pole and cable replacements

Engagement Process

Public Notification:

• Written notice
• Phone calls and emails
• On-site visits with technical lead(s) and Customer Relations
• Information packages to stakeholders (community associations, interest groups, City councilor(s))
• Information posted on enmax.com

These projects ensure the continued reliability of our electrical system as well as prepare us for the future.

Examples:

• Proactive and reactive electrical cable replacement
• Pole, transformer and infrastructure inspection and replacement
• Emergency repairs

This work supports significant projects on behalf of government, larger developers, or telecommunication providers.

Examples:

• Utility relocates to accommodate City developments
• Building and energization of new electrical infrastructure to support greenfield development
• Brownfield electrical system upgrades
• Joint infrastructure use with telecommunication providers