Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Records Application BA1 Wind GP Corp., as general partner of BA1 Wind LP, (“BA1”) applied under the Fair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation (“FEOCR”), seeking permission to share records not available to the public...
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The City of Red Deer 2024 Interim Transmission Facility Owner Tariff, AUC Decision 28600-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Rates Application The City of Red Deer (“Red Deer”) applied to continue its currently approved 2023 transmission facility owner (“TFO”) tariff of $467,397 per month on an interim and refundable basis, effective January 1,...
NuVista Energy Ltd. Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the Wembley Thermal Power Plant, AUC Decision 28571-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Markets Application NuVista Energy Ltd. (“NuVista”) applied pursuant to s 3 of the Fair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation (“FEOCR”), seeking permission to share records not available to the public regarding the...
Alberta Electric System Operator 2024 Balancing Pool Consumer Allocation Rider F, AUC Decision 28628-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Rates - ISO Tariff Application The Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) applied for approval of its 2024 Balancing Pool consumer allocation Rider F of $1.30 per megawatt hour (“MWh”). Decision The AUC approved the applied-for Rider F....
Alberta Electric System Operator Application for Revised Adjusted Metering Practice Implementation Plan and Related Amendments to Independent System Operator Tariff and Rules, AUC Decision 28441-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Tariffs Application The Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) applied for approval of a revised implementation plan for its adjusted metering practice (“AMP”) and related amendments to the Independent System Operator...
ATCO Electric Ltd. Brintnell Area Fibre Optic Project, AUC Decision 28472-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Communication Application ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”) applied for approval to construct and operate a 13-kilometer (km”) overhead fibre optic cable between AE’s existing Brintnell 876S Substation and Alberta PowerLine General...
AltaLink Management Ltd. v. Alberta Utilities Commission, 2023 ABCA 325
Link to Decision Summarized Appeal - Procedural Fairness Appeal This was an appeal by AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”), ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”), ENMAX Power Corp. (“ENMAX”) and EPCOR Distribution and Transmission Inc. (“EDTI”) from the AUC’s decision to eliminate...
AECG Forty Mile Wind GP Corp. Forty Mile Wind Power Project Amendments, AUC Decision 27561-D05-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Wind Power - Safety Application RES Forty Mile Wind GP Corp (“RES”) applied to amend, construct and operate the previously approved Forty Mile Wind Power Project (the “Project”) and the Forty Mile 516S Substation. RES also applied to split...
ATCO Electric Ltd. Application for Orders Relating to the City of Lloydminster Annexation, Decision 28016-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Service Area Application ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”) applied to the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) for: confirmation of exclusive service area boundaries as determined by applicable Electric Distribution System Municipal...
ATCO Electric Ltd. Notice of Dispute for Micro-Generation, AUC Decision 28319-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Solar Power - Micro-Generation Application Dale Sunderland, a “customer” under the Micro-Generation Regulation (“MGR”), submitted a micro-generation application to ATCO Electric Ltd (“AE”) proposing to build a 148.5-kilowatt (“kW”) solar...
ATCO Electric Ltd. Dog Rib Fibre Optic Connection Project, AUC Decision 28463-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Communications - Facilities Application ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”) applied for approval to construct and operate the 185-meter (“m”) ELADFO021 underground fibre optic telecommunications cable, from AE’s existing Dog Rib 2082S Substation to...
TransAlta Corporation, as Manager of the TransAlta Generation Partnership Application Concerning Arbitration Award for AltaLink Management Ltd. to Perform its Obligations Under the Operations and Maintenance Agreement, AUC Decision 28467-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Markets Application TransAlta Corporation (“TransAlta”) submitted to the AUC that the interim order issued in Decision 27168-D01-2023, regarding an operations and maintenance agreement (the “O&M Agreement”) reached between...
Residential Standards of Service and Maximum Investment Levels – Phase 2, AUC Decision 27658-D02-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity – Rates Application In September 2022, the AUC established Proceeding 27658 to examine the standards of service and the associated maximum investment levels (“MILs”) for residential services. Proceeding 27658 progressed in two...
AltaLink Management Ltd. Vauxhall Solar Farm Connection, AUC Decision 28440-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Communication - Facilities Application AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”) applied for approval to connect Solar Krafte Utilities Inc.’s (“Solar Krafte”) Vauxhall Solar Farm to the Alberta Interconnected Electric System (“AIES”) through a new...
ATCO Electric Ltd. Sweeney Creek Telecommunications Tower Site Project, AUC Decision 28360-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Communications – Facilities Application ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”) applied to the AUC for approval to construct and operate the new Sweeney Creek 1090 Telecommunications Tower Site (the “Project”), located on Crown land, approximately 50...
Aura Power Renewable Ltd. Decision on Preliminary Question Application for Review of Decision 27488-D01-2023 Burdett Solar Project, AUC Decision 28409-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Solar Power – Review and Variance Application Aura Power Renewables Ltd. (“Aura”) applied for a review and variance of AUC Decision 27488-D01-2023, regarding the Burdett Solar Project (the “Decision”). Decision The AUC denied Aura’s...
ATCO Electric Ltd. Touchwood Telecommunications Tower Connection Project, AUC Decision 28442-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Communications - Facilities Application ATCO Electric Ltd (“AE”) applied to decommission and salvage the Touchwood Microwave Power Plant and alter the Touchwood Telecommunications Tower Site by connecting it to the Alberta Interconnected...
ENMAX Power Corporation 2023-2025 Transmission General Tariff Application and Negotiated Settlement Agreement, AUC Decision 27581-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Rates Application ENMAX Power Corporation (“EPC”) filed an application with the AUC for approval of its 2023-2025 GTA for the period of January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025. EPC sought approval of: the forecast revenue...
Concord Vulcan GP2 Ltd. Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the Vulcan Solar Project, AUC Decision 28433-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Solar - Markets Application Concord Vulcan GP2 Ltd. (“Vulcan GP2”) applied pursuant to s 3 of the Fair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation (“FEOCR”), seeking permission to share records not available to the public regarding the...
Alberta Electric System Operator Deferral Account Reconciliation Methodology Revision, AUC Decision 28293-D02-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Rates Application The Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) applied to the AUC for approval of (i) its 2022 deferral account reconciliation (“DAR”) and (ii) changes to the deferral account balances from 2018 to 2022. The...
Office of the Utilities Consumer Advocate Decision on Preliminary Question Application for Review of Decision 26615-D01-2022 2023 Cost-of-Service Review, AUC Decision 28334-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Application for Review Application The Office of the Utilities Consumer Advocate (“UCA”) applied to review Decision 26615-D01-2022 (the “Decision”), regarding ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”) and FortisAlberta Inc.’s (“Fortis”) 2023...
Consultation on Proposed Amendments to AUC Rule 016, AUC Bulletin 2023-07
Link to Decision Summarized Rules - Applications for Review The AUC proposed amendments to Rule 016: Review of Commission Decisions as part of the ongoing review of its case management procedures and its objective of improving the transparency, clarity and simplicity...
Alberta Electric System Operator Needs Identification Document Application and Section 15(2) Application AltaLink Management Ltd. Facility Applications Vauxhall Area Transmission Development, AUC Decision 27776-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Facilities Application The Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) filed a needs identification document (“NID”) application, for approval of the need for the Vauxhall Area Transmission Development (the “NID Application”)....
Market Surveillance Administrator Application for Approval of a Settlement Agreement Between the Market Surveillance Administrator, Canadian Hydro Developers Inc. and TransAlta Corporation, AUC Decision 28217-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity – Markets Application The Market Surveillance Administrator (“MSA”) applied for approval of a settlement agreement (the “Settlement”) between the MSA, Canadian Hydro Developers Inc. (“Canadian Hydro”), and TransAlta Corporation...
Direct Energy Regulated Services Default Rate Tariff and Regulated Rate Tariff 2023 Interim Rates True-Up, AUC Decision 28362-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity/Gas – Rates Application Direct Energy Regulated Services (“DERS”) applied for approval of the 2023 interim rates true-up balances for its default rate tariff (“DRT”) and regulated rate tariff (“RRT”). The interim rates were in...
Concord Monarch GP2 Ltd. Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records not Available to the Public Regarding the Monarch Solar Project, AUC Decision 28412-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Records Application Concord Monarch GP2 Ltd. (“Concord”) applied, under s 3 of the Fair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation (“FEOCR”), seeking permission to share non-public records related to the Monarch Solar Project...
Concord Coaldale GP2 Ltd. Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the Coaldale Solar Project, Decision 28413-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Solar – Records Application Concord Coaldale GP2 Ltd. (“Coaldale GP2”) applied under s 3 of the Fair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation (“FEOCR”), seeking permission to share records not available to the public between Coaldale,...
Enterprise Solar GP Inc. Enterprise Solar Project Amendments, AUC Decision 28315-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Facilities Application Enterprise Solar GP Inc., on behalf of Enterprise Solar LP (“Enterprise Solar”), filed a letter of inquiry with the AUC for amendments to the approved but not yet constructed Enterprise Solar power plant...
2079816 Alberta Ltd. Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the Joffre Solar Project, AUC Decision 28399-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Solar - Records Application 2079816 Alberta Ltd., as general partner of PACE LP (the “Applicant”), applied under s 3 of the Fair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation (“FEOCR”), seeking permission to share records not available to the...
ATCO Electric Ltd. Loyalist Fibre Optic Connection Project, AUC Decision 28408-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Communication - Facilities Application ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”) applied for permission to construct and operate 640 meters of underground fibre optic cable from AE’s existing Loyalist 903S Substation to its existing optical protection...
AUC Inquiry Into the Ongoing Economic, Orderly and Efficient Development of Electricity Generation in Alberta, AUC Bulletin 2023-06
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Markets On August 3, 2023, the Alberta government issued Order in Council O.C. 171/2023, directing the AUC to inquire and report to the Minister of Affordability and Utilities on the following considerations: the development...
IPC Canada Ltd. Blackrod Cogeneration Power Plant, AUC Decision 28187-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Facilities Application IPC Canada Ltd. (“IPC”) applied to construct and operate a 33.06-megawatt (“MW”) natural gas-fired cogeneration power plant and a 2.5-MW dual fuel diesel/natural gas-fired emergency backup power plant...
ATCO Electric Ltd. Decision on Preliminary Question Application for Review and Variance of Decision 27062-D01-2023 2023-2025 General Tariff Application and Negotiated Settlement Agreement, AUC Decision 28241-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity – Application for Review Application ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”) applied for a review of Decision 27062-D01-2023, (the “Decision”) concerning AE’s 2023-2025 general tariff application (“GTA”). Decision The AUC dismissed the...
Interim Rule 007 Information Requirements, AUC Bulletin 2023-05
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Facilities On September 6, the AUC announced the introduction of new and interim information requirements relating to agricultural land, municipal land use, viewscapes, reclamation security, and land use planning as part of...
AltaLink Management Ltd. Application for 2023 Debt Issuance, AUC Decision 28322-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Public Utilities Act – Debt Issuance Application AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”), in its capacity as general partner of AltaLink, L.P. (“ALP”), filed an application requesting approval to cause ALP to make one or more issues of senior...
Alberta Electric System Operator Approval of New and Amended CIP Alberta Reliability Standards, AUC Decision 28354-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Transmission Regulation - Section 19 Application On July 25, 2023, the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) forwarded a recommendation to the AUC, pursuant to s 19(4)(b) of the Transmission Regulation (“T-Reg”), to approve the new...
ENMAX Energy Corporation 2022-2023 Regulated Rate Option Non-Energy Tariff True-Up, AUC Decision 28303-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Rates Application ENMAX Energy Corporation (“EEC”) applied for approval of its 2022-2023 non-energy regulated rate option (“RRO”) tariff true-up. Decision The AUC approved, in part, the application from EEC. The AUC denied...
Anita Jenkins, Decision on Preliminary Question Application for Review of Decision 27561-D01-2023 Forty Mile Wind Power Project Amendments, AUC Decision 28311-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Facilities – Review and Variance Application Anita Jenkins (“A. Jenkins”), applied for review and variance of Decision 27561-D01-2023 (the “Decision”). The Decision partially approved, with conditions, applications from RES Forty Mile Wind...
Emergency Billing Relief Program for Wildfire Evacuation Orders, AUC Bulletin 2023-04
Link to Bulletin Summarized Electricity and Gas - Billing The AUC implemented an emergency billing relief program (“EBRP”), which temporarily paused the electric and gas utility billing for individuals affected by 2023 wildfire evacuations in Alberta. The EBRP...
AltaLink Management Ltd. ENGIE Buffalo Trial North Wind Connection Project, AUC Decision 27290-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Facility Application ENGIE Development Canada GP Inc. (“ENGIE”) applied to construct and operate a 400-megawatt wind power plant, designated as the Buffalo Trail Wind Power Project and the Buffalo Trail North 453S Substation...
Alberta Electric System Operator 2022 Deferral Account Reconciliation, AUC Decision 28293-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Rates Application The Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) applied for approval to settle its 2022 net deferral account surplus (“DAR”) of $18.9 million with market participants on a final basis. In addition, the AESO...
TransAlta Corporation Application for Approval to Issue Shares, AUC Decision 28331-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Markets - Reporting Application TransAlta Corporation (“TransAlta”) entered into an arrangement agreement (“Agreement”) with TransAlta Renewables Inc. (“TransAlta Renewables”), which provided for the acquisition of TransAlta Renewables by...
Paintearth Wind Project Ltd. Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the Paintearth Wind Power Plant, AUC Decision 28284-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Solar – Records Application Paintearth Wind Project Ltd. (“Paintearth”) applied pursuant to s 3 of the Fair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation (“FEOCR”), seeking permission to share records not available to the public between...
Balancing Pool Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the Youngstown Solar Project, AUC Decision 28305-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Records Application The Balancing Pool, pursuant to 7 of the Small Scale Generation Regulation, acting on behalf of 2079816 Alberta as a small-scale power producer, filed an application under the Fair, Efficient and Open...
Hydro-Québec Application for the Hertel-New York Interconnection Power Line Project Under Section 248 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, OF-Fac-IPL-Q016-2022-01 01
Link to Decision Summarized Facilities - Electricity Application Hydro-Québec (“HQ”) applied for a permit for a project designated as the Hertel-New York Interconnection Power Line, which involves building and operating an underground 400 kilovolt (“kV”) direct...
Aura Power Renewables Ltd. Burdett Solar Project, AUC Decision 27488-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Facilities - Site Selection Application Aura Power Renewables Ltd. (“Aura”) applied for approval to construct and operate the 17.5-megawatt (MW) Burdett Solar Project near the hamlet of Burdett in the County of Forty Mile No. 8 (the...
Enforcement Staff of the AUC Settlement Agreement with ENMAX Energy Corporation, AUC Decision 28201-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Markets Application AUC enforcement staff (“Enforcement Staff”) submitted an application for approval of a settlement agreement between Enforcement Staff and ENMAX Energy Corporation (“EEC”) (“Settlement Agreement”)....
Alberta Electric System Operator Needs Identification Document Application, EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. Facility Applications Clover Bar Interconnection Project, AUC Decision 27676-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Facility Application The AUC previously granted approval to Air Products to construct and operate an electric system, designated as an industrial system, at its hydrogen plant, which included a 90.5-megawatt (“MW”)...
AlphaBow Energy Ltd v Alberta Energy Regulator, 2023 ABCA 221
Link to Decision Summarized Permission to Appeal Application AlphaBow Energy Ltd. (“AlphaBow”) applied for permission to appeal a decision of the AER that dismissed its request to stay a reasonable care and measures order (“RCAM Order”) issued by the AER. AlphaBow...
Creekside Solar Inc. Creekside Solar Project, AUC Decision 27652-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Solar – Facility Application Creekside Solar Inc. (“CSI”) applied for approval to construct and operate the 18.4-megawatt (“MW”) Creekside Solar Power Plant and to connect the power plant to the FortisAlberta Inc. electric distribution...