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Generators are organizations that produce electricity and supply it to the power grid.
They operate power plants that convert energy from various sources into electricity. This electricity is then delivered through the transmission and distribution systems to homes, businesses, and industries.
Generators play a central role in the electricity system by providing the electricity needed to meet demand across the province.
⚡ Generators produce the electricity that powers the grid.
Their power plants convert energy from natural resources or fuels into electrical energy.
Generator
A generator is an organization or facility that produces electricity and supplies it to the power grid.
Generators typically operate one or more electricity generating stations.
Generators may operate different types of power plants depending on the energy source used to produce electricity.
Common generation sources include:
Each generation type has different characteristics, including operating costs, reliability, and environmental impacts.
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Generation Types
Generators participate in the electricity market by offering electricity for sale.
They typically submit offers that specify:
The system operator evaluates these offers when determining which generators should produce electricity.
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Electricity Market Overview
Generators connect their power plants to the electricity system through the transmission network or, in some cases, the distribution system.
Once electricity is generated, it flows through the grid to reach electricity consumers.
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Consider a natural gas power plant operating during a period of high electricity demand.
Generators respond to market conditions and system needs to help keep the electricity system balanced.
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Transmitters
This topic explains the organizations responsible for operating and maintaining high-voltage transmission infrastructure that carries electricity across the province.
Last Updated: 2026-03-27