TransAlta is one of Canada's largest publicly traded power generators, with over 115 years of operating history. Founded in 1909 as Calgary Power Company, the company generates and delivers electricity across Canada, the United States, and Western Australia through a diversified portfolio of utility-scale assets.
The company operates across multiple generation technologies, including hydroelectric, wind, solar, coal, and natural gas facilities. TransAlta built 99% of Alberta's hydroelectric capacity by the 1950s and remains Alberta's largest wind power producer. It has also undertaken coal-to-gas conversions as part of its operational evolution.
With 1,165+ employees, TransAlta recently combined with TransAlta Renewables to create a unified clean electricity platform. The company emphasises safety, innovation, sustainability, respect, and integrity in its operations, positioning itself to navigate the ongoing energy transition while maintaining reliable power delivery across its service regions.
