AltaLink is one of Canada's largest electricity transmission companies and Alberta's largest regulated transmission provider. Founded in 2002, the company operates an extensive transmission network comprising approximately 13,400 kilometres of transmission lines and 310 substations. This infrastructure delivers electricity to more than 85% of Alberta's population around the clock.
The company maintains a presence across Alberta, with offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, and Lethbridge. In 2014, AltaLink was acquired for C$3.1 billion, underscoring its significance in Canada's energy infrastructure sector. The business operates within the electricity transmission and energy infrastructure verticals.
AltaLink has earned the President's Award for Safety Excellence in Transmission for seven consecutive years, reflecting a sustained focus on operational safety. The company also emphasises environmental stewardship, Indigenous relations, and community investment as part of its operational approach.
