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...
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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...
Enforcement Staff of the AUC Settlement Agreement with ENMAX Energy Corporation, AUC Decision 28213-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Markets - Enforcement Application The enforcement staff of the AUC (“Enforcement Staff”) applied for approval of a settlement agreement reached with ENMAX Energy Corporation (“EEC”) related to disclosure of confidential information by EEC...
Process and Protocol for Rule 012: Noise Control Technical Meeting, AUC Bulletin 2023-03
Link to Bulletin Summarized Rules - Facilities The AUC is conducting an ongoing consultation on certain provisions of Rule 012: Noise Control to streamline and improve regulatory and adjudicative processes. On July 12, 2023, with this bulletin, the AUC provided the...
Future Energy Park Inc. Future Energy Park Power Plant, Industrial System Designation and Interconnection, AUC Decision 28154-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Facilities - Industrial System Designation Application Future Energy Park Inc (“FEP”) applied for approval to construct and operate a 30-megawatt (“MW”) congregation power plant (the “Power Plant”) at its proposed Future Energy Park...
ATCO Electric Ltd. Mitsue Area Fibre Optic Project, AUC Decision 28265-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Facilities - Communication Application ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”) applied for approval to construct and operate a five-kilometer underground fibre optic cable, designated as ELADFO020, between AE’s existing Mitsue 732S Substation and Alberta...
ENMAX Power Corporation – Victoria Park Transmission Line Relocation Project, AUC Decision 28001-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Facilities – Alteration Application NMAX Power Corporation (“ENMAX”) sought approval to relocate portions of the transmission lines in the Victoria Park area of southeast Calgary. ENMAX stated that its existing overhead 138-2.82L and...
Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Brazeau Cogeneration Plant and Industrial System Designation, AUC Decision 27616-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Facilities - Industrial System Designation Application Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. (“Tidewater”) applied for approval to construct and operate the 16.5-megawatt (“MW”) natural gas-fired Brazeau Cogeneration Plant (the “Power...
TransAlta Corporation, as Manager of the TransAlta Generation Partnership 2022-2023 Transmission General Tariff Application, AUC Decision 27964-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Rates Application In this general tariff application (“GTA”) TransAlta Corporation (“TransAlta”), in its capacity as manager of the TransAlta Generation Partnership, applied for approval of its 2022-2023 revenue requirement...
Technical Meeting for Potential Changes to Rule 012: Noise Control, AUC Bulletin 2023-02
Link to Bulletin Summarized Facilities - Rules The AUC has been consulting on amending certain provisions of Rule 012: Noise Control (“Rule 012”) to streamline and, improve regulatory and adjudicative processes. To date, the AUC conducted two rounds of written...
Subra GP Ltd. Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the Fox Coulee Solar Project, AUC Decision 28230-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity – Records Application Subra GP Ltd. (“Subra”) filed an application under the Fair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation (“FEOCR”), seeking permission to share records not available to the public related to the 75-Megawatts...
Stirling Wind Project Ltd. Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the Stirling Wind Project I, AUC Decision 28228-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity – Records Application Stirling Wind Project Ltd. (“Stirling”) filed an application under the Fair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation (“FEOCR”), seeking permission to share records not available to the public related to...
Aura Power Renewables Ltd. Provost Solar Project, AUC Decision 27918-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Solar Power - Facilities Application Aura Power Renewables Ltd. (“Aura Power”) applied for approval to construct and operate a 22.5-megawatt (“MW”) project designated as the Provost Solar Power Plant and to connect the power plant to the...
Alberta Electric System Operator Approval of Proposed Energy Storage Amendments to the ISO Rules, AUC Decision 28176-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity – ISO Amendment Application The Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) requested approval of proposed amendments to a number of its rules and definitions in relation to energy storage. The AESO submitted that, while the use...