Leonardo Tovar
Leonardo Tovar, Manager, Load Forecasting and Market Analytics
Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO)
Leonardo (Leo) Tovar is fascinated by the energy transformation underway in Alberta and how it impacts the Alberta grid and wholesale market. As Manager, Load Forecasting and Market Analytics at the AESO (Alberta Electric System Operator), Leo leads a team of experts who provide insights and advice on market fundamentals, short- and long-term drivers of energy demand, supply mix changes, and policy development related to the energy sector. His team liaises with the industry and distribution facility owners to collaborate on real-time market developments and long-term outlooks that support the reliable operation of the provincial power grid. Some of his team’s current focus is on assessing the impact of electric vehicles, energy efficiency, demand-side management, decarbonization and electrification of different economic sectors (including buildings), demand flexibility, to name a few.