Women+Power is proud to host Inverter-Based Resources and Grid Reliability, a virtual panel discussion exploring the innovations, challenges, and collaborative efforts shaping the modern electricity grid, as well as offering practical insights and career advice for women working in the energy sector. As inverter-based resources (IBRs) such as solar, wind, and battery storage become central to power generation, ensuring a secure, stable, and resilient grid has never been more critical.

Taking place on September 24, 2025, from 12:00–1:15 PM (MT) online, this session will bring together leading experts to discuss innovations in grid management, the unique challenges posed by IBRs, and strategies for maintaining reliable electricity supply in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.

Why Attend?

This panel offers valuable insights for energy professionals, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of electricity in Alberta and beyond:

• Explore the emerging challenges and innovations in integrating IBRs into the grid.
• Gain insights into collaborative approaches ensuring grid reliability and resilience.
• Connect with experts and peers driving the evolution of Alberta’s energy system.
• Understand the strategies and technologies shaping a secure, future-ready electricity grid.

Meet the Speakers

Astried Schneider
Director, Engineering – Projects,  AltaLink

With over two decades of dedicated service at AltaLink, Astried brings engineering and leadership experience to her role overseeing the engineering teams responsible for the planning and design of new transmission facilities. In addition to guiding the development of Altalink’ s infrastructure, she leads the company’s quality management and engineering standards, ensuring technical excellence across all projects.

Throughout her career at Altalink, Astried has held a range of leadership and engineering positions across both project execution and operations. This breath of experience has given her a deep understanding of Altalink’ s business, its people, and customers. Astried is known for her commitment to employee development, operational excellence, and exceptional customer service.

Mike Schoenenberger
Vice President, Development & Markets, Enfinite

Mike Schoenenberger is the Vice President of Development & Markets at Enfinite, where he leads the company’s project development, regulatory, and market integration strategies. With over a decade of experience in engineering, project development, and smart grid technologies, Mike brings a deep understanding of both the oil and gas and power sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Calgary and is a registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).

Since joining Enfinite over four years ago as a Facilities Engineer, Mike has advanced through several key roles, reflecting his strong leadership and technical expertise. He now represents Enfinite in regulatory working groups and plays a pivotal role in advancing energy solutions that support a resilient grid.

A strong advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion, Mike has been a panelist with Women+Power and is actively building an inclusive Development and Markets team, including the advancement of women in leadership roles.

Tracy Spratt
Manager, Office of the Chief Engineer, ENMAX

Managing ENMAX Power’s Office of the Chief Engineer, Tracy leads a team that provides technical direction for ENMAX Power’s wide scope of Transmission and Distribution regulated business.  Tracy has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and is a professional engineer and responsible member with APEGA.  Having been with ENMAX for over 20 years,  most of it spent leading technical teams, Tracy has a passion for improving processes, inspiring collaboration and enhancing the development of the technical capabilities of ENMAX team members through mentorship and training.  She is chair of the board of the Alberta Power Industry Consortium (APIC) as well as Electricity Canada’s Grid Modernization Committee. 

Moderated by

Bre Fox
Director, Customer Projects and Services, AESO

Bre Fox is a seasoned industry leader with over 20 years of experience in Alberta’s power sector. She is a passionate advocate for leveraging a full range of technologies to support the energy transition. Throughout her career, Bre has built a strong reputation of excellence in leadership, project execution and strategic business planning, all of which she brings to her current role.  She plays a key role in enabling development for both generation and load across Alberta while ensuring the reliability and resilience of the provincial grid. As a founding board member of Women + Power she is also committed to advancing diversity and inclusion within the energy industry.  Driven by innovation and collaboration, Bre continues to shape the future of Alberta’s energy landscape with a clear focus on sustainable growth and long-term impact.

Event Details

🗓️ Date: September 24, 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 – 1:15 PM (MT)
📍 Location: Online
💬 Format: Moderator-led panel discussion with audience Q&A

Key Themes

• Innovations in grid management
• Addressing challenges of inverter-based resources
• Ensuring system reliability and resilience
• Collaborative strategies across the energy sector

Join Us

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from leaders who are shaping the future of Alberta’s electricity grid. Whether you’re a utility professional, energy innovator, or policy advocate, this session will inspire, inform, and connect you to the cutting edge of power system transformation.

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