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TransAlta Corporation (formerly Calgary Power Company, Ltd.) is an electricity power generator and wholesale marketing company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is a privately owned corporation and its shares are traded publicly. It operates 76 power plants in Canada, the United States, and Australia. TransAlta operates wind, hydro, natural gas, and coal power generation facilities. The company has been recognized for its leadership in sustainability by the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index, the FTSE4Good Index, and the Jantzi Social Index. TransAlta is Canada's largest investor-owned renewable energy provider.[citation needed]

Key Information

TransAlta operated Canada's largest surface strip coal mine from 1970 until 2021 through its subsidiary company Sunhills Mining. The 12,600-hectare mine produced 13 million tonnes of thermal grade coal a year. The company announced that it would decommission the Highvale mine by 2021.[1]

On November 2, 2023, it was announced that TransAlta bought Heartland Generation (the third largest electricity generation company in Alberta at the time) for $658 million. The purchase means that TransAlta now controls 46% of the electricity generation market in Alberta - a development that has been criticized by numerous academics and industry officials as "a catastrophe" and likely to lead to economic withholding.[2][3]

History

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In 1909, TransAlta began the planning and construction of the Horseshoe Falls Hydro Plant in Seebe, Alberta. Two years later, Calgary Power Company, Ltd. was born.

That first dam was built by a crew of about 200 with primitive tools such as picks and wheelbarrows. It initially had a 10 MW capacity (13,500 horsepower).[4] A second dam was commissioned in 1913 at Kananaskis Falls and was built by close to 500 workers.

At the time, streetcars were responsible for a significant share of Calgary's electrical load. Residential power was just being introduced, and many homes were lit for the first time with electrical lamps because of Calgary Power. Calgary Power's cheap energy is credited with Canadian Pacific Railway's decision to locate its regional engine repair shop in Ogden, Calgary, spurring the city's economic development.[5]

Notable leaders from the company's early years included W. Max Aitken (later known as Lord Beaverbrook) and R.B. Bennett, who went on to become Canada's Prime Minister from 1930 to 1935.

The company's monopoly position and behaviour made its status as a private corporation unpopular among rural customers and some Calgary residents, and a move to nationalize it was converted to a province-wide referendum in 1948, which came down very narrowly on the side of maintaining its private ownership.

In 1981, the company changed its name to its current name of TransAlta Corporation.

At the end of 2010, TransAlta became the first company to own and operate more than 1,000 MW of installed wind capacity in Canada—almost 30 per cent of the country's total.

TransAlta has gradually been transitioning its energy-generating facilities away from coal, due to adverse environmental effects, towards natural gas. Its last remaining operational coal mine, in Highvale, AB, will cease mining operations on December 31, 2021, and transition to mine reclamation in the years to follow.[6]

Ghost Reservoir

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Since the 2013 Alberta floods, as a temporary partial solution to mitigate flood damage during those months when there is a greater risk of rising water that might cause flooding, the Government of Alberta entered into an agreement with TransAlta to manage water on the Bow River at its Ghost Reservoir facility. This was extended in 2016 with a new five-year agreement that included water management of its Kananaskis Lakes system (which includes Interlakes, Pocaterra and Barrier) for drought mitigation.

Controversies

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On March 21, 2014, the Alberta Market Surveillance Administrator (MSA) filed an application with the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) alleging TransAlta manipulated the price of electricity when it took outages at its Alberta coal-fired generating units in late 2010 and early 2011. While TransAlta disputed the MSA's allegations, the AUC ruled TransAlta's actions in relation to four outage events spanning 11 days in 2010 and 2011 restricted or prevented a competitive response from the associated Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) buyers and manipulated market prices away from a competitive market outcome. On Sept. 30, 2015, TransAlta and the province's MSA reached an agreement to settle all outstanding proceedings before the AUC. The settlement, which is in the form of a consent order, was approved by the AUC on Oct. 29, 2015.[7]

Under the terms of the agreement, TransAlta paid a total amount of (CDN) $56 million, including approximately $27 million as a repayment of economic benefit, approximately $4 million to cover the MSA's legal and related costs, and a $25 million administrative penalty. As part of the settlement agreement, TransAlta agreed to discontinue its court appeal of the AUC's decision concerning the four outage events.TransAlta's legal appeal came as a result of the AUC's determination in its ruling that the “MSA did not prove, on the balance of probabilities, that the company breached applicable legislation on the basis that its compliance policies, practices, and oversight thereof, were inadequate and deficient.”

In response to the dispute regarding its understanding of Alberta market rules governing forced outages, TransAlta implemented two independent, third-party reviews of its compliance procedures. The results of the reviews by McCarthy Tétrault[8] and PwC[9] were publicly released, including recommendations for improvement.

In 2015 the Alberta Utilities Commission ruled that TransAlta manipulated the price of electricity when it took outages at its Alberta coal-fired generating units in late 2010 and early 2011.[10]

In 2016, it was revealed that TransAlta gave $54,000 to University of Alberta professor Warren Kindzierski to research the health impacts of coal-fired plants near Edmonton. The study concluded that 'the high number of coal-fired power plants near the city of Edmonton doesn't negatively impact the health of local residents,' and was used by TransAlta as 'scientific backing' to push for an alternative to Alberta's then-plan to phase out coal by 2030. Between 2013 and 2015, TransAlta provided an additional $175,000 to the University of Alberta in sponsorship agreements for research and academic projects. The incident was highlighted by members of the university's Corporate Mapping Project for exemplifying the deeper issue of undisclosed corporate funding and influence in academic research in Canada.[11]

Hydro facilities in British Columbia

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Upper Mamquam, built by Canadian Hydro Developers and operational since 2005, is a run-of-the-river hydroelectric plant 5 km northeast of Squamish, BC. The penstock is 1.6 km long, dropping 120 meters to the powerhouse containing two 12.5 MW Pelton wheel generators.[12][13]

Bone Creek a hydroelectric plant constructed in 2011, has a 5 km penstock dropping 148 meters to a powerhouse with two 9.6MW Francis turbines. It is located 90 km south of Valemount, BC and operated by Valisa Energy Inc. Approximately 72 GWh of power annually is sold to BC Hydro.[14]

Akolkolex, built by Canadian Hydro Developers and operational since 1995, uses two Francis turbines in a 10 MW run-of-river hydroelectric plant discharging into Arrow Lakes. It is located 25 km SE of Revelstoke, B.C. The plant produces approximately 37 GWh of electricity annually.[15]

Pingston Creek has a 12 meter high sheetpile rock-fill dam which diverts water to the western shore of Arrow Lakes. It was built by Canadian Hydro Developers and Brascan Power and began operation as Pingston Power Inc. in 2003. A 4 km tunnel achieves a huge drop of 557 meters to three 15 MW Pelton wheels to generate about 200 GWh annually.[16] The project is 53 km south of Revelstoke, BC.

Energy generation summary

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TransAlta hydroelectric plant at the Spray Lakes Reservoir, Kananaskis Country, Alberta
  • 8,128 megawatts (MW) of aggregate generation capacity (2020).
  • 24,980 gigawatt hours (GWh) were produced at an average plant availability of 90.3 per cent for the year ended December 31, 2020.
  • 76 facilities in three geographies: Canada, U.S., Australia
  • One surface coal mine in operation: Highvale in Alberta, Canada. Its operations will transition to 100 per cent mine reclamation effective Jan. 1, 2022.[6]

Net Capacity Owned by Fuel Type
(in operation and in development 2021)

Type Net Capacity
Coal 28%
Gas 35%
Wind/Solar 24%
Hydro 13%

Net Capacity Owned by Geography
(in operation and development)

Geography Net Capacity
Canada 80%
United States 14%
Australia 6%

Leadership

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President

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  1. The Lord Beaverbrook, 1909
  2. Sir Herbert Samuel Holt, 1910–1911
  3. The Viscount Bennett, 1911–1921
  4. Victor Montague Drury, 1921–1924
  5. Izaak Walton Killam, 1924 – 18 October 1928
  6. Geoffrey Abbott Gaherty, 18 October 1928 – May 1960
  7. George Harry Thompson, May 1960 – 10 September 1965
  8. Albert Warren Howard, 10 September 1965 – 17 May 1973
  9. Marshall MacKenzie Williams, 17 May 1973 – May 1985
  10. Kenneth Frank McCready, May 1985 – 28 January 1996
  11. Walter Saponja (interim), 28 January 1996 – 1 September 1996
  12. Stephen Gregory Snyder, 1 September 1996 – 31 December 2011
  13. Dawn Lorraine Farrell, 1 January 2012 – 31 March 2021
  14. John Harry Kousinioris, 1 April 2021 – 30 April 2026
  15. Joel E. Hunter, 1 May 2026 – present

Chairman of the Board

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  1. Izaak Walton Killam, 18 October 1928 – 5 August 1955 †
  2. Geoffrey Abbott Gaherty, May 1960 – 10 August 1964 †
  3. George Harry Thompson, 10 September 1965 – 17 May 1973
  4. Albert Warren Howard, 17 May 1973 – June 1984
  5. Marshall MacKenzie Williams, June 1984 – 10 May 1991
  6. Harry George Schaefer, 10 May 1991 – 8 May 1996
  7. Richard Francis Haskayne, 8 May 1996 – 1998
  8. John Thomas Ferguson, 1998–2005
  9. Donna Soble Kaufman, 2005 – 28 April 2011
  10. Gordon Davies Giffin, 28 April 2011 – 21 April 2020
  11. John Patrick Dielwart, 21 April 2020 – present

† = died in office

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TransAlta Corporation is a Canadian power and wholesale marketing company headquartered in , , operating a diversified portfolio of electrical generating facilities across , the , and . Established as Calgary Power Company in , TransAlta has delivered electricity for over 114 years, evolving from early hydroelectric developments to a broad mix of thermal, renewable, and assets while phasing out coal-fired and operations by 2021. The company generates power primarily from hydroelectric, , solar, , and battery storage facilities, positioning itself as a leader in clean electricity solutions amid industry shifts toward lower emissions. Notable achievements include significant investments in renewable projects, such as expansions in solar and battery storage in , and contributions to grid reliability through long-term contracts and operational expertise. However, TransAlta has encountered controversies, including a $32.7 million penalty in 2025 for misrepresenting the availability of backup power from its Brazeau hydroelectric plant, highlighting regulatory challenges in an era of increasing scrutiny on energy reliability and compliance.

Corporate Profile

Founding and Headquarters

TransAlta Corporation traces its origins to the Calgary Power Company, Ltd., established in 1909 to form the basis of an investor-owned utility in , . The company's inaugural project was the hydroelectric plant on the west of , completed in 1911, which initiated electricity supply to the city and surrounding areas. This marked the beginning of organized power generation in the region, expanding with the addition of the Kananaskis Falls hydro project in 1913 and service to Cochrane in 1915. Originally headquartered in , , the operations and administrative focus shifted to , , in the , aligning with the company's growing regional presence in . The name evolved from Calgary Power to TransAlta Utilities Corporation in 1981, reflecting broader operations across , and later to TransAlta Corporation. TransAlta's current headquarters are located at TransAlta Place, Suite 1400, 1100 1st Street SE, , , T2G 1B1, serving as the central hub for its power generation and marketing activities.

Core Business and Market Presence

TransAlta Corporation engages in the ownership, operation, and development of electrical generation assets, producing from a diversified portfolio including hydroelectric, , solar, battery storage, , and legacy facilities. The company focuses on clean , with a commitment to fully phasing out coal-fired generation by the end of 2025, having already achieved a 70% reduction in since 2015. Its operations emphasize merchant and contracted power sales, leveraging hedging strategies in competitive markets like . The core markets span , the , and , with a strong emphasis on , where TransAlta operates as the province's largest hydroelectric producer and one of Canada's leading and generators. In 2023, the company announced an agreement to acquire Heartland Generation, adding approximately 1.8 GW of capacity primarily from assets in , enhancing its position in the region's power market amid increasing supply additions and price volatility. This acquisition aligns with a technology-agnostic growth strategy targeting core jurisdictions and customer segments for contracted clean energy and selective gas-fired power. TransAlta maintains a market presence as one of 's largest publicly traded power generators, with geographically diversified assets supporting operational resilience. Its portfolio includes hydro assets in Alberta's system, wind farms across and the U.S., solar projects in , and natural gas facilities serving and reliability needs. The company's strategic priorities include optimizing thermal assets, expanding renewables, and utilizing marketing and trading capabilities to navigate merchant exposures, particularly in Alberta's deregulated .

Historical Development

Origins and Early Expansion (1909–1960s)

The Calgary Power Company, Ltd. was established in 1909 as an investor-owned utility in , , with the aim of developing hydroelectric resources to meet growing electricity demand in the region. Its inaugural project, the hydroelectric plant on the west of , was completed in 1911, marking the beginning of commercial power generation and supply to 's urban grid. This facility represented 's first major hydroelectric installation, harnessing the 's flow to produce reliable power amid rapid population growth and industrialization in southern . Early expansion focused on additional hydroelectric developments to bolster capacity and extend service areas. In 1913, the Kananaskis Falls project came online, enhancing output and enabling power delivery to nearby communities like Cochrane by 1915. The 1920s saw further growth, culminating in the 1929 completion of the hydroelectric plant, which facilitated transmission lines extending 300 kilometers northward to by 1930, thus broadening the company's footprint across . During the 1940s, Calgary Power acquired and upgraded the Cascade plant, initiated the Barrier hydroelectric project, and relocated its headquarters to to centralize operations amid wartime industrial demands. Postwar rural electrification efforts accelerated expansion, with the creation of Farm Electric Service, Inc. in 1948 to serve agricultural areas. By 1950, the company employed over 400 people, added 6,000 customers, and supplied 24 towns and villages, achieving dominance in Alberta's hydroelectric market with five major projects operational and capturing 99% of the province's hydro generation share. The marked a strategic pivot toward thermal power due to hydro limitations, including the commissioning of Alberta's first coal-fired station at Wabamun Lake in 1956, which diversified generation amid rising demand. In 1956, shares were first offered to employees and then the public, supporting further infrastructure investment. Into the early 1960s, hydroelectric augmentation continued with the plant on the Brazeau River beginning operations around 1961, coinciding with the company's 50th anniversary and preparations for larger dam projects on the Brazeau and rivers under provincial agreements. These developments solidified Calgary Power's role as Alberta's primary provider, transitioning from localized hydro reliance to a mixed portfolio while extending underground distribution and rural lines.

Growth and Diversification (1970s–1990s)

During the 1970s, TransAlta's predecessor, Calgary Power, pursued significant expansion in thermal generation capacity despite economic recessionary pressures that elevated food prices by 96% and housing costs by 70% from 1961 to 1972. In the early 1970s, Unit 1 of the Sundance Thermal Generating Station near Lake Wabamun, , entered operation, marking a shift toward coal-fired steam to meet rising demand; the facility incorporated innovative electrostatic precipitators achieving 99.5% fly ash capture efficiency to address environmental concerns. The Bighorn Dam on the was completed, bolstering hydroelectric assets. By decade's end, the company generated approximately 70% of 's electricity. In 1981, following a thwarted takeover bid by rival Ltd., Calgary Power rebranded as TransAlta Utilities Corporation to reflect its expanded provincial footprint and established TransAlta Resources as a for non-utility ventures in sectors like and . The Keephills Thermal Generating Station began operations between 1984 and 1985, further entrenching dependency. By 1985, TransAlta supplied 81% of Alberta's , retiring its outdated Seebe control center in favor of a modern System Control Centre in . Customer base expanded by 25% over the decade, with generation reaching 72% of Alberta's total—94% derived from —and positioning the company as Canada's largest miner. The 1990s marked diversification beyond Alberta's coal-centric grid, with early entries into international markets including , , and . In 1991, TransAlta secured a $25 million, four-year power supply contract with the U.S. , initiating cross-border exports and energy marketing in the while exploring sales to . By 1993, the company ventured into through facilities in and , , reducing reliance on for new capacity. These moves supported broader portfolio growth amid trends.

Restructuring and Modern Challenges (2000s–Present)

In the early 2000s, TransAlta pursued diversification into sources amid evolving market dynamics, acquiring Windelectric in 2000, which added 67 wind turbines with 44 MW capacity. This move supported a strategic shift toward , aligning with growing emphasis on lower-emission generation. By 2009, the company acquired Canadian Hydro Developers, incorporating additional wind, hydro, and biomass assets, while listing on the to broaden investor access. A significant internal reorganization occurred effective January 1, 2009, transferring assets and business affairs from subsidiaries TransAlta Utilities Corporation (TAU) and TransAlta Energy Corporation (with exceptions for certain wind assets) directly to the parent corporation, streamlining operations and corporate structure. This aimed to enhance efficiency but preceded broader challenges from regulatory shifts. The 2010s brought intensified pressures from Alberta's deregulated and changes, including the 2015 provincial mandate accelerating by 2030, which disrupted operations and prompted financial strain. In response, TransAlta created TransAlta Renewables in 2013 as a separate entity to hold and grow and hydro assets, isolating clean energy investments. Market volatility and uncertainty, including rate caps and a shift away from , led to accumulation; however, by 2018, the company reduced by $1.2 billion since 2015 through asset sales, early unit mothballing compensation ($524 million secured), and operational overhauls focused on gas and renewables. These efforts positioned TransAlta to capitalize on rising Alberta power prices post-2015 reforms. Commencing in 2016, TransAlta initiated coal-to-gas conversions in compliance with Alberta's mandates, investing $295 million since 2019 across units like Keephills Unit 3 (completed December 29, 2021), Sundance Unit 6 (Q1 2021), and Units 1 and 2, converting 1,659 MW of capacity while retiring 3,794 MW of coal-fired generation since 2018. The Highvale coal mine closed December 31, 2021, achieving Canada's full nine years ahead of the federal target, reducing scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions intensity by approximately 50% (from 0.86 to 0.43 tonnes CO2e/MWh). This transition created peak construction jobs (~600) but highlighted challenges in maintaining grid reliability amid increasing renewable and hour-to-hour output variability. Into the 2020s, TransAlta merged with TransAlta Renewables to form a unified clean platform, emphasizing gas, , solar, and storage expansions, including plans for 2 GW of new clean capacity by 2025. Persistent challenges include Alberta's energy-only market design, which exposes generators to risks without capacity payments, prompting reviews of further investments in conversions and hybrids; supply cycle peaks with excess entry; and regulatory debates over reforms to support reliability as renewables grow. Despite strong ($358 million in 2020), these factors underscore ongoing tensions between decarbonization mandates and economic viability in competitive markets.

Operations and Assets

Thermal Power Generation

TransAlta's thermal power generation operations have transitioned significantly toward following the complete retirement of -fired capacity in by December 31, 2021, with the company retiring 3,794 MW of generation and converting 1,659 MW to between 2018 and 2021. This shift aligned with Alberta's regulatory phase-out of by 2030, accelerated through conversions at facilities like Keephills and Sundance, where ceased alongside the closure of the Highvale mine. Remaining thermal assets emphasize flexible -fired plants for baseload, peaking, and , supporting grid reliability amid rising renewable integration. In , the Keephills facility, located 70 km west of , underwent conversion of its Unit 3 to in December 2021, preserving 466 MW of capacity with reduced emissions compared to prior operations. The adjacent Sundance similarly transitioned to , contributing to the converted capacity total while maintaining operational flexibility for merchant markets. TransAlta retains partial ownership in (400 MW share), which completed its -to-gas conversion as part of the national phase-out. These assets, optimized for Alberta's deregulated market, provide dispatchable power to balance intermittent renewables, with enabling rapid ramping to meet . Outside Canada, TransAlta operates the 670 MW Centralia coal-fired plant in Washington state, supplied by rail from the Powder River Basin and equipped with advanced controls making it among North America's lowest-emitting coal facilities per unit of output. Cogeneration plants, such as the Sarnia facility in Ontario, utilize natural gas to simultaneously generate electricity and steam for industrial use, enhancing efficiency. The November 2024 acquisition of Heartland Generation bolstered thermal capacity with 507 MW of cogeneration, 387 MW of contracted and merchant peaking units, and additional flexible assets totaling approximately 1,747 MW, primarily enhancing operations. These additions support TransAlta's strategy for thermal gas as a bridge , with ongoing evaluations of advanced technologies like small modular nuclear reactors at sites to further decarbonize thermal generation.

Renewable Energy Portfolio

TransAlta's portfolio, distinct from its hydroelectric assets, emphasizes and solar generation, supplemented by battery storage initiatives. As of 2024, the company's overall capacity, including , solar, and hydro, reached approximately 3,600 MW, reflecting growth from 900 MW in 2000 through targeted expansions. assets form the core, with TransAlta ranking as one of Canada's largest producers, supported by long-term contracts that ensure stable revenue. Wind generation dominates the non-hydro renewables, with key facilities spanning Canada and the United States. Notable projects include the Wolfe Island Wind Farm in Ontario, featuring 86 turbines and 197.8 MW capacity under a 20-year power purchase agreement. The New Richmond Wind Farm on Quebec's Gaspé Peninsula delivers 67.8 MW from 33 turbines, powering approximately 25,000 homes annually. In the U.S., the Skookumchuck Wind Project in Washington state provides 137 MW across Thurston and Lewis counties. Recent additions bolstered capacity: the 300 MW White Rock Wind Project achieved commercial operation in April 2024, expanding U.S. renewables to 820 MW net operating capacity, while the 202 MW Horizon Hill facility followed in May 2024. These developments contributed to 2.2 GW of total fleet additions in 2024, including three contracted wind sites. Solar assets remain smaller in scale but support diversification, particularly in Australia and North America. A planned 18.5 MW solar PV park in Western Australia exemplifies international exposure. Domestic efforts include facilities like Mass Solar and North Carolina Solar, integrated into the broader portfolio. Battery storage enhances renewable integration, with projects like WindCharger addressing intermittency. In 2025, TransAlta invested in Nova Clean Energy, securing options on over 4 GW of advanced-stage clean energy projects in the Western Electricity Coordinating Council region, prioritizing wind, solar, and storage to fuel future growth.
Major Wind FacilitiesCapacity (MW)LocationKey Notes
White Rock300United StatesCommercial operation April 2024
Horizon Hill202Commercial operation May 2024
Wolfe Island197.8Ontario, 86 turbines, 20-year PPA
Skookumchuck137Washington, U.S.Spans two counties
New Richmond67.8, Powers ~25,000 homes
Ardenville69, Operational wind asset
Antrim28.8, U.S.Part of U.S. portfolio

Hydroelectric Facilities

TransAlta owns and operates hydroelectric facilities with a total generating capacity of approximately 922 megawatts, concentrated in , , with additional assets in , , and the . These assets include 26 projects, encompassing run-of-river and storage-type plants on major river systems such as the , Spray River, and . The company's hydroelectric portfolio features several key systems in . On the , TransAlta operates four plants: Barrier (13 MW), Bearspaw (17 MW), Horseshoe (14 MW), and Kananaskis (19 MW), which collectively support water management and power generation in the region. The Spray system includes the Spray plant (112 MW, commissioned 1951) and the smaller Three Sisters plant (3 MW), which regulates releases from the Spray Lakes reservoir created by the Canyon and Three Sisters dams. Larger storage facilities on the system include Bighorn (120 MW, operational since 1972, producing about 408,000 MWh annually) and Brazeau (350 MW). Other notable plants are Cascade (36 MW, acquired 1941) and Rundle (50 MW, generating 73,000 MWh yearly). These facilities contribute to TransAlta's mix, leveraging natural for baseload and peaking power while adhering to water-sharing agreements in the Basin.
FacilityLocationCapacity (MW)Type/Notes
Brazeau350Storage on
Bighorn, AB120Storage, creates Lake Abraham; 1972
SprayCanmore, AB112Spray system; 1951
RundleCanmore, AB50 system
CascadeBanff, AB36; acquired 1941
Bearspaw, AB17
KananaskisKananaskis, AB19
BarrierSeebe, AB13
Three SistersCanmore, AB3Spray system
Outside , smaller assets include Akolkolex (10 MW) in . TransAlta's hydro operations emphasize reliability, with historical performance tied to precipitation and river flows, as evidenced by strong output in wetter years.

Regional Focus: Alberta Operations

TransAlta's Alberta operations represent the foundation of its electricity generation activities, originating with the commissioning of the company's first hydroelectric facility in 1911. The portfolio includes hydroelectric, , and natural gas-fired assets across 38 facilities, delivering a combined capacity of 3,328 MW as of November 2024. These operations serve , where TransAlta holds a leading position among independent power producers. Thermal generation centers on the Keephills and Sundance stations, situated 70 kilometers west of near Wabamun Lake. Both sites underwent coal-to-gas conversions between 2020 and 2021 to comply with Alberta's phase-out of -fired power by 2030, eliminating operations ahead of schedule. Keephills Unit 3, converted in December 2021, retains 466 MW of capacity. Sundance Units 3, 4, and 5 provide 368 MW, 406 MW, and 406 MW respectively post-conversion, while Unit 6 (401 MW) was mothballed on April 1, 2025. Additional gas capacity includes the 550 MW Battle River facility and the cogeneration plant at serving Dow Chemical . Hydroelectric assets are primarily along the system, supporting power generation, flood control, and . Key facilities encompass Kananaskis (19 MW), Barrier (13 MW), Bearspaw (17 MW), and Horseshoe (14 MW), forming part of the Bow Mainstream System. Other sites include Spray, Three Sisters, and Pocaterra on the Kananaskis River tributaries. Wind generation features multiple farms in southern and , such as Ardenville (69 MW), Garden Plain (130 MW), Summerview (136 MW), and Cowley North (19.5 MW from 15 turbines). Windrise and other projects operate in the Municipal District of Willow Creek, contributing to renewable output amid recent market challenges prompting project reviews. The 2023 acquisition of Heartland Generation added 1,747 MW of flexible, largely contracted capacity, enhancing TransAlta's baseload and peaking capabilities in .

Energy Transition and Sustainability

Coal-to-Gas Conversion Timeline

TransAlta accelerated its transition from coal-fired generation in through a series of coal-to-gas conversions at its Sundance and Keephills facilities, completing the process in , nine years ahead of the provincial 2030 phase-out mandate established in a 2016 agreement with the government. These conversions preserved approximately 1,659 MW of capacity while shifting to , reducing CO2 emissions intensity by over 50% at the affected units, and were supported by $295 million in investments since 2019. The program involved retrofitting existing with firing systems, enabling continued operation beyond coal retirement deadlines without new . Key milestones in the conversion timeline include:
  • February 1, 2021: Completion of the first conversion at Sundance Unit 6 (401 MW), marking the initial step in TransAlta's three-unit coal-to-gas program near Wabamun Lake, Alberta.
  • July 19, 2021: Conversion of Keephills Unit 2 (395 MW) to natural gas, the second in the series, maintaining grid reliability during the transition.
  • December 29, 2021: Final conversion at Keephills Unit 3 (463 MW), achieving TransAlta's complete phase-out of coal-fired generation in Canada and retiring its associated Highvale mine.
These efforts contributed to Alberta's broader coal elimination by 2023, ahead of federal and provincial schedules, with TransAlta retiring a total of 3,794 MW of capacity since 2018. Post-conversion, the units operate under extended licenses, with enabling lower emissions and flexibility for integration with renewables.

Expansion into Renewables and Storage

TransAlta accelerated its renewable energy development in the early 2020s amid broader industry shifts toward decarbonization, focusing on wind, solar, and hybrid facilities to diversify beyond thermal generation. In September 2021, the company committed CAD 3 billion to add 2 GW of renewable capacity by 2025 through development, construction, and acquisitions. By November 2023, TransAlta expanded this ambition, targeting up to 1.75 GW of incremental renewables by 2028 with a $3.5 billion investment, projected to yield $350 million in annual EBITDA once operational. Key milestones included the 2023 acquisition of TransAlta Renewables Inc. for approximately $800 million in cash, integrating 1.3 GW of wind and solar assets across Canada and the United States, and the purchase of Heartland Generation, adding gas-fired flexibility to support renewable intermittency. In 2025, TransAlta invested in Nova Clean Energy, LLC, a U.S.-based developer, to bolster its pipeline in the , aligning with a broader 10 GW development queue that emphasizes utility-scale and solar projects. Internationally, the company commissioned a hybrid renewable facility with in on November 22, 2023, combining solar, , and battery storage to supply emissions-free power to remote operations, demonstrating of integrated renewables in off-grid settings. However, regulatory hurdles emerged; in May 2024, TransAlta cancelled one project and paused three others in due to new provincial setback requirements for industrial buffers near residences. Parallel to renewables, TransAlta has invested in to enhance grid reliability and renewable integration, pioneering utility-scale battery systems in . The WindCharger facility, a 10 MW/20 MWh battery system (BESS) charged by an adjacent , received Alberta Utilities Commission approval on November 7, 2019, marking one of the country's earliest commercial-scale deployments. The WaterCharger project, a 180 MW/180 MWh BESS near , , advanced through regulatory approval by the AUC, with development focusing on four-hour discharge capacity to support and frequency regulation. In a complementary move, TransAlta acquired a 50% stake in a 320 MW early-stage pumped hydro storage project, leveraging water reservoirs for long-duration . These initiatives position storage as a core enabler for TransAlta's renewables growth, targeting hybrid configurations to mitigate and capitalize on emerging AI-driven demand for firm power.

Emissions Reductions and Environmental Metrics

TransAlta has achieved significant reductions in (GHG) emissions through its coal-to-gas conversions and phase-out of -fired generation, completing the transition at its Canadian facilities by early 2022 ahead of Alberta's regulatory timeline. These conversions reduced CO2 emissions intensity by approximately 50%, from 1.05 tonnes CO2e per MWh for to 0.52 tonnes CO2e per MWh for at affected units. The company's scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions have declined by 70% or 22.7 million tonnes CO2e since the 2015 baseline, positioning it to meet its target of a 75% reduction by 2026. From a longer-term perspective, emissions have fallen 77% or 32 million tonnes CO2e since 2005, reflecting sustained decommissioning of assets and efficiency improvements. In 2024, scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity further decreased to 0.35 tonnes CO2e per MWh, down from prior years, driven by optimized gas operations and renewable integration. TransAlta's long-term goal includes net-zero scope 1 and 2 emissions across 100% of its operations by 2045, supported by ongoing investments in renewables and carbon capture technologies. Environmental metrics beyond GHG include usage reductions tied to retirements and monitoring at hydroelectric sites, though quantified data emphasizes emissions as the primary focus of disclosed performance indicators. These reductions align with in and federal carbon pricing mechanisms, contributing to avoided emissions equivalent to removing millions of vehicles from roads annually.

Governance and Strategy

Leadership and Board Structure

John Kousinioris serves as President and of TransAlta Corporation, having been appointed to the role on April 1, 2021. His total compensation for the most recent was CA$6.58 million, consisting of 15.2% base and 84.8% performance-based incentives. The executive leadership team, comprising corporate officers, includes Joel Hunter as Executive Vice President of Finance and ; Jane N. Fedoretz as Executive Vice President of Operations; Kerry O'Reilly Wilks as Executive Vice President of Legal, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary; Chris Fralick as Executive Vice President of Growth and Development; Mark Flickinger as Executive Vice President of Commercial; Blain van Melle as Executive Vice President of Capital; and Nancy Brennan as Senior Vice President of . This team oversees TransAlta's operations across thermal, renewable, and hydroelectric assets, with a focus on strategies. The consists of independent members led by Chair John P. Dielwart, an independent non-management director responsible for leading board deliberations and ensuring effective . As of the 2025 annual meeting on April 24, 2025, the board comprises 11 directors, including CEO John Kousinioris as a member, alongside Brian Baker, Alan J. Fohrer, Laura W. Folse, Candace MacGibbon, Thomas M. O'Flynn III, and Bryan D. Pinney; all were re-elected with majority shareholder approval. The board size is set between nine and 14 members to balance expertise in markets, , and . TransAlta's board structure features four standing committees, each composed entirely of independent directors to enhance oversight: the Audit, Finance and Risk Committee (chaired by Thomas O'Flynn, with members Alan Fohrer, Candace MacGibbon, and Bryan Pinney); the Governance, Safety and Sustainability Committee; the Human Resources Committee; and the Investment Performance Committee. These committees address key areas including financial reporting, risk management, executive compensation, sustainability practices, and investment decisions, aligning with the company's strategic shift toward renewables and emissions reductions. The Governance, Safety and Sustainability Committee annually reviews board composition and director independence to maintain rigorous standards.

Regulatory Engagements and Compliance

TransAlta's electricity generation and transmission operations are subject to oversight by regulatory bodies including the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), which handles facility approvals, tariff applications, and market surveillance under the Public Utilities Act and Fair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation. In , the company routinely engages the AUC for generation and transmission facility decisions, such as the approval in September 2025 of an order for TransAlta's operations under the Public Utilities Act (Decision 30170-D01-2025). Environmental compliance falls under , while U.S. subsidiaries interact with the (FERC) and state agencies like Washington's Department of Ecology. TransAlta's internal requires personnel to adhere to all applicable laws, with violations subject to disciplinary action, and the company reports its facilities as in material compliance with regulatory requirements in SEC filings. Regulatory approvals have supported TransAlta's , particularly coal-to-gas conversions at plants like Keephills and Sundance to meet provincial mandates phasing out coal-fired generation by 2030. Environment and Parks granted final approvals in July 2019 for engineering modifications, including installation of natural gas-fired simple cycle turbines, allowing Sundance Unit 6 to commence operations that year and Keephills Unit 3 in December 2021—nine years ahead of the deadline. These conversions reduced CO2 emissions by nearly 50% from pre-transition levels at affected units, aligning with emissions performance standards. TransAlta has faced enforcement actions for non-compliance. In October 2015, the AUC approved a $56 million consent order settling allegations of , where TransAlta timed outages at plants from 2010 to 2012 to inflate prices and benefit its trading positions; this included a $51.9 million administrative penalty (with $26.9 million in ) plus $4.3 million in costs—the largest such penalty in Canadian history at the time. In early 2025, the Alberta Market Surveillance Administrator imposed penalties totaling $33 million for TransAlta misrepresenting backup power availability from the Brazeau hydroelectric facility, impacting market reliability assessments. Environmentally, the Centralia plant in Washington incurred a $331,000 penalty in June 2018 from state regulators for three mercury emissions exceedances and a control equipment failure, prompting an by TransAlta. These incidents highlight ongoing of operational reporting and emissions controls, though TransAlta has since decommissioned Centralia and advanced compliance enhancements.

Strategic Acquisitions and Investments

In July 2023, TransAlta Corporation announced its intention to acquire all outstanding common shares of TransAlta Renewables Inc. (RNW) not already owned by the company or its affiliates, aiming to simplify its corporate structure and consolidate its clean energy assets into a single entity. The transaction, completed later that year, integrated RNW's portfolio, which included interests in 26 facilities, 11 hydroelectric facilities, and eight generation facilities, enhancing TransAlta's position as a diversified clean electricity producer with improved operational synergies and capital allocation flexibility. In November 2023, TransAlta agreed to acquire Heartland Generation Ltd. and from Energy Capital Partners for an initial enterprise value of $658 million, adding approximately 1,844 MW of primarily natural gas-fired generation capacity in , including 507 MW of , 387 MW of peaking plants, and 950 MW of gas-fired combined cycle assets. The deal price was subsequently reduced to $542 million due to market conditions and asset adjustments, with the acquisition closing on December 4, 2024, at a net cash cost of $215 million after planned divestitures of the Poplar Hill and Rainbow Lake facilities. This move expanded TransAlta's footprint, bolstering its gas generation portfolio amid rising demand for reliable baseload power while supporting the province's . During the first quarter of 2025, TransAlta made a strategic equity in Nova Clean Energy, LLC, a developer focused on , solar, and storage projects in the , to gain exposure to high-growth development pipelines. This was followed in May 2025 by a broader , including a $100 million facility and a $75 million to Nova, enabling TransAlta to participate in early-stage renewable opportunities without full ownership risks. These investments align with TransAlta's emphasis on selective renewables expansion, leveraging external developers to complement its core hydro, , and gas operations.

Financial Performance

Key Revenue Streams and Metrics

TransAlta generates revenue primarily through the sale of produced by its portfolio of hydroelectric, , solar, and natural gas-fired generation assets, supplemented by capacity payments, environmental attributes such as credits, production tax credits, and ancillary services from energy marketing activities. These streams are influenced by a mix of long-term contracts covering approximately 59% of capacity and merchant sales in competitive markets like Alberta's pool price system, where revenues fluctuate with wholesale prices averaging $45 per MWh in Q2 2024. Segmented revenue reflects the company's operational diversity, with the Gas segment leading in Q2 at $284 million, driven by converted coal-to-gas and high-demand peaking units, followed by ($79 million, encompassing legacy assets), & Solar ($107-112 million, bolstered by new 300 MW additions like White Rock and Horizon Hill facilities), Hydro ($99 million, from run-of-river and reservoir assets), and Energy Marketing ($47 million, from trading and optimization). For the full year , total reached $2.076 billion, down from $2.485 billion in 2023, amid lower Alberta power prices and hydro output variability. Key performance metrics underscore and cash generation, with adjusted EBITDA for 2024 reaching levels supporting $450-550 million in projected 2025 , after $143 million returned to shareholders via dividends and repurchases. The Gas segment delivered $535 million in adjusted EBITDA for 2024, reflecting robust utilization post-coal conversions, while Wind & Solar contributed $316 million, up 23% year-over-year due to contracted renewables growth.
Metric2024 Full YearNotes
$2.076 billionDecline from 2023 due to market pricing.
Adjusted EBITDA (Q4)$285 millionComparable to prior year; full-year supports FCF guidance.
Guidance (2025)$450-550 millionPost-capital expenditures and dividends.
Gas Segment Adjusted EBITDA$535 millionPrimary contributor from flexible generation.

Recent Results and Outlook (2020s)

In 2024, TransAlta reported earnings before income taxes of $319 million, a decline from $880 million in 2023, primarily due to lower unrealized gains on commodity derivatives and reduced contributions from its energy marketing segment, offset partially by higher generation from renewables and hydro assets. Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter reached $285 million, compared to $289 million in the prior year's quarter, reflecting stable operational performance amid the company's ongoing . Entering 2025, TransAlta demonstrated resilience with strong first-half results, including adjusted EBITDA of $349 million in the second quarter, driven by hydro asset performance and a 10% year-over-year EBITDA increase attributed to favorable and contracted renewables output. First-quarter revenue fell 20% to $544 million, impacted by lower power prices and weather-related generation variability, though operational availability improved to 91.6% year-to-date from 90.8% in 2024. The board approved an 8% increase to $0.02 annualized per common share in February 2025, signaling confidence in cash flow generation. Looking ahead, TransAlta reaffirmed its 2025 guidance for adjusted EBITDA of $1.15-1.25 billion and of $450-550 million, supported by a hedged position covering approximately 80% of expected generation and contracted renewables growth. Strategic priorities emphasize expansion in renewables and storage, including power supply agreements and selective M&A to enhance fleet resilience post-coal cessation by year-end 2025, with long-term targets aligned to 2026 goals for emissions reductions. Market dynamics, including Alberta's deregulated pricing and Australian asset contributions, underpin expectations for sustained profitability into 2026, though exposure to volatility remains a key risk factor.

Market Position and Competitive Dynamics

TransAlta Corporation operates as a leading in Alberta's competitive, deregulated , with a total installed capacity of approximately 9,014 megawatts across gas, (phasing out), hydro, , and solar assets as of mid-2025. The company's Alberta-focused generation segment benefits from long-term contracts covering 52% of its capacity with creditworthy counterparties, providing revenue stability in an energy-only pool market prone to price volatility. This positioning is bolstered by strategic expansions, such as the November 2024 acquisition of Heartland Generation for $542 million, which added 1,747 MW of net flexible gas-fired and capacity to address grid reliability needs amid rising renewable . Key competitors in include , ENMAX, Suncor, and formerly independent Heartland Generation, with the market exhibiting high concentration as five major players control roughly 67% of installed capacity. The Heartland deal drew regulatory intervention from Canada's , requiring TransAlta to divest three peaking plants in November 2024 to prevent excessive market power that could elevate wholesale prices during high-demand hours. Nationally, TransAlta faces rivalry from diversified firms like , , and Boralex in renewables and utilities. Competitive dynamics hinge on 's merchant-oriented structure, where generators bear full exposure to supply-demand imbalances exacerbated by coal retirements, solar/wind growth, and electrification-driven load increases. TransAlta counters volatility through active hedging—securing 7,000 GWh of Alberta output at $67/MWh for 2026—and by prioritizing dispatchable assets for peak response, yielding synergies like $20 million in annual pre-tax savings from the Heartland integration. Provincial reforms, finalized in August 2025, introduce enhanced pricing mechanisms and cost-sharing for reliability services to better integrate renewables, potentially favoring operators with TransAlta's balanced thermal-renewable mix.

Controversies and Criticisms

Environmental and Emissions Disputes

TransAlta has faced legal challenges related to Alberta's policies, particularly under off-coal agreements requiring the company to cease -fired emissions at facilities like Keephills and Genesee by December 31, 2030, in exchange for transition payments totaling approximately $97 million annually shared among TransAlta, , and . In 2024, the dismissed TransAlta's appeal in TransAlta Generation Partnership v. Alberta, rejecting claims that provincial property assessment guidelines discriminated against operators by devaluing assets prematurely due to emissions cessation mandates, ruling the guidelines valid and non-discriminatory. At its Centralia coal plant in Washington state, TransAlta encountered emissions-related enforcement actions, including a 2018 fine of $331,000 from state regulators for exceeding federal mercury emission limits and failing to properly operate air pollution control equipment, with the plant cited for contributing about 10% of Washington's greenhouse gas emissions at the time. The company planned to appeal the penalty, arguing operational complexities, while environmental groups and the Quinault Tribe opposed wastewater permit renewals in 2010, citing repeated violations of chemical discharge limits documented in state reports. Earlier petitions, such as a 2009 filing to the EPA, highlighted the plant's mercury emissions—estimated at 360 pounds in 2009—and CO2 outputs as detrimental to health and welfare, contributing to pressures that led to production reductions and eventual closure commitments by 2025. TransAlta's 2012 abandonment of a planned project at its Keystone plant in drew criticism for undermining emissions reduction efforts, with the company citing unfavorable economics despite provincial incentives, amid broader debates on the feasibility of such technologies for coal-fired operations. These incidents reflect ongoing tensions between regulatory demands for emissions controls and the operational costs imposed on coal-dependent assets, though TransAlta has complied with phase-out timelines without admitting liability in emissions violation cases.

Regulatory and Contractual Conflicts

In 2015, the Utilities Commission (AUC) found that TransAlta had contravened market rules by engaging in conduct that undermined the fair, efficient, and competitive operation of electricity pool, specifically through strategic unit outages and bidding practices that artificially inflated prices during high-demand periods between 2003 and 2009. The AUC imposed a $56 million sanction on TransAlta, comprising $27 million in of economic benefits, a $25 million administrative penalty, and $4 million to cover investigative costs borne by the Market Surveillance Administrator, with funds directed to the government's general revenue. TransAlta did not admit liability but accepted the resolution to avoid prolonged litigation. In TransAlta Generation Partnership v. Alberta, 2024 SCC 37, the quashed an regulation under the Municipal Government Act that established lower valuation standards specifically for coal-fired generating facilities, deeming it unreasonable and discriminatory. The regulation, enacted to accelerate the province's by increasing property tax burdens on such assets, treated plants differently from other regulated properties without a rational connection to its environmental objectives, prompting a 7-2 majority to lower the threshold for challenging subordinate legislation on reasonableness grounds. This ruling favored TransAlta's assets in , which faced accelerated decommissioning under provincial policy. TransAlta has faced ongoing contractual disputes with the Balancing Pool, 's entity managing legacy power purchase arrangements (PPAs), over claims, termination notices, and payment entitlements. For example, in 2022, the Alberta Court of Appeal upheld TransAlta's successful claim of for the 2013 offline trip of its Keephills 1 unit, entitling it to compensatory payments under the PPA. Separate proceedings involved challenges to the Balancing Pool's obligation to reimburse the net of the Highvale Mine amid PPA transitions, with the AUC dismissing related requests in 2021. In a hybrid regulatory-contractual matter, TransAlta initiated litigation against Environment and Parks in 2020, alleging breach of a 1960 agreement governing the Bighorn Dam by issuing mineral leases authorizing hydraulic fracturing within a 5 km radius without adequate safeguards. TransAlta sought declarations of breach and indemnification for potential damages to the provincially owned structure. The of , in 2024 ABCA 127, upheld claims of solicitor-client privilege and public interest immunity for certain government documents, limiting disclosure but leaving the substantive merits unresolved.

Research Funding and Independence Concerns

In 2018, TransAlta Corporation, a major coal-fired power generator in , commissioned a research project at the focused on the impacts of emissions. The company paid $54,000 to select and fund work by Dr. Warren Kindzierski, a in the school's program, to produce a study and supporting materials assessing health risks from fine particulate matter and other pollutants associated with plants. These outputs were subsequently used by TransAlta in regulatory submissions to the government, arguing that the health effects of its operations were overstated and advocating against accelerated policies. Critics, including environmental advocates and research ethicists, raised alarms that the arrangement compromised the project's independence, as TransAlta directly chose the researcher, provided input on scope, and anticipated outcomes aligned with its business interests in prolonging operations. The controversy highlighted broader tensions in corporate funding of academic research, particularly in fields intersecting with industry regulation. Reports indicated that TransAlta reviewed drafts and influenced the framing to emphasize uncertainties in health risk data, potentially introducing favoring perspectives over precautionary approaches. A subsequent review in WIREs Climate Change (2024) cited the case as an example of firms exerting influence through targeted grants, noting that such funding can skew questions toward minimizing environmental harms to support policy delays, as evidenced by TransAlta's use of the materials to lobby for extended use amid Alberta's phase-out mandate targeting 2030. Professional Warren Mabee and others argued that awareness of the sponsor's desired results—such as downplaying coal's externalities—could systematically bias methodologies, eroding in university outputs when deployed in high-stakes regulatory contexts. TransAlta defended the project as arm's-length and compliant with university protocols, stating that funds were not redirected and the research adhered to ethical standards without altering conclusions. The University of Alberta maintained its oversight ensured independence, though it acknowledged the sponsorship's visibility in TransAlta's advocacy. Nonetheless, the incident fueled calls for stricter disclosure and firewalls in industry-academia partnerships, with ethicists like Arthur Schafer arguing that public tax-funded institutions should prioritize impartiality over corporate contracts to avoid perceptions of captured science. No formal investigations found misconduct, but the episode underscored risks of funding dependencies in energy policy research, where emitters like TransAlta hold financial stakes opposing emission reductions.

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