Key Facts

• Alberta's demand for power has grown at an average of 3.5% from 2000-2008. This is twice the Canadian and U.S. average growth of demand over that period of time.

• IPPSA Members have added over 5000 MW of new capacity since 1993 or a 44% increase in net supply. This new supply is more than all of Saskatchewan's total supply.

• Competition has put a downward pressure on price. In some years, power prices have been below the cost of production of new plants.

• Alberta is home to Canada's leading independent power producer industry. They are experts in building modern and competitive new supply.

• Nearly $3 billion in residual value has been returned to consumers since the market opened. Visit www.balancingpool.ca