Electricity – Rates
Application
FortisAlberta Inc. (“FortisAB”) filed an application with the AUC seeking advice and direction on the issue of to whom the street light investment should be paid in the event of a dispute between a developer and a municipality regarding whether an agreement has been reached as to entitlement to the payment.
Decision
The AUC ordered that FortisAB pay any outstanding and future street light investment refunds to the applicable municipality in instances where the developer and municipality are in dispute until its Customer Terms and Conditions of Electric Distribution Service (“T&C’s”) are modified and approved by the AUC. The AUC also required FortisAB to update its T&Cs to clarify circumstances regarding the street light investment refund payments.
Applicable Legislation/Decision
AUC Decision 26817-D01-2021 – FortisAlberta 2022 Annual Rate Adjustment Filing
AUC Rule 022: Rules on Costs in Utility Rate Proceedings
Alberta Utilities Commission Act, SA 2007, c A-37.2 – s. 21.
