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April’s average AESO spot price fell 18% MoM from March’s settle of $33.70/MWh, and declined 18% YoY from April 2025’s $33.69/MWh.
AECO gas prices remain low at $1.44/GJ for the near term (May–June 2026). However, the forward curve points to a gradual recovery, with prices expected to rise around ~$2.64/GJ by 2029 as demand fundamentals tighten.
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April’s average AESO spot price fell to $27.61/MWh—down 18% from both March and the previous year. This decline occurred even though the month saw extreme volatility, with prices spiking to $833.51/MWh on April 16th. The price drop was driven primarily by low natural gas costs (AECO averaging $1.57/GJ) and relatively moderate demand, though grid reliability challenges persisted due to significant gas fleet outages.
The AESO has reported a massive surge in connection requests from large-scale data centers, with over 1,200 MW of new load recently greenlit for the first phase of integration. This represents a major shift in Alberta’s electricity planning and is driving fundamental changes in how the grid must operate. Combined with confirmation from the Energy Storage Alberta Summit that battery assets are now essential (not experimental), Alberta’s grid is being reshaped by new demand patterns.
While AECO gas prices remain low in the near term at $1.44/GJ (May-June 2026), the forward curve signals a gradual recovery as demand fundamentals tighten. Futures pricing shows steady increases: ~$2.35/GJ in 2027, ~$2.53/GJ in 2028, and ~$2.64/GJ by 2029. This trajectory suggests businesses should consider locking in current low rates while planning for higher gas-linked electricity costs in coming years.
