Link to Decision SummarizedJurisdiction - ArbitrationIn this decision, the AUC approved an interim order directing AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”) to comply with its obligations under the Operations and Maintenance Agreement dated April 29, 2002, between it and...
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City of Lethbridge 2021-2023 General Tariff Application Compliance Filing, AUC Decision 27213-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedGTA - Compliance FilingIn this decision, the AUC evaluated the compliance filing of the City of Lethbridge (“Lethbridge”) following Decision 26554-D01-2022 (the “Decision”) regarding Lethbridge’s general tariff application. In this...
AltaLink Management Decision on Preliminary Question Application for Review of Decision 26509-D01-2022 (Corrigenda) 2022-2023 GTA and 2020 DACDA Reconciliation Application, AUC Decision 27172-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedReview and Variance - Opening Rate BaseIn this decision, the AUC approved an application from AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”) for review and variance of Decision 26509-D01-2022 (Corrigenda) (the ”Decision”) in part. The AUC allowed a review...
NuVista Energy Ltd. Wembley Thermal Power Plant, Industrial System Designation and Interconnection, AUC Decision 27017-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - Industrial System DesignationIn this decision, the AUC approved applications from NuVista Energy Ltd. (“NuVista”) to construct and operate a new thermal power plant, to connect the thermal power plant to the Alberta...
Calgary Energy Centre No. 2 Inc. Power Plant FD6 Maintenance Upgrade Project, AUC Decision 27105-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - GasIn this decision, the AUC approved the request from Calgary Energy Centre No. 2 Inc. (“CEC2”) to alter approval for the Calgary Energy Centre Power Plant (the “Power Plant”) to reflect an increase in the total generating...
Versorium Energy Ltd. Northern Valley 1 Distributed Energy Resource Power Plant, AUC Decision 27132-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedPower Plant - FacilitiesIn this decision, the AUC approved applications from Versorium Energy Ltd. (“Versorium”) to construct and operate a 5.044-megawatt (“MW”) natural gas-fired Northern Valley 1 Distributed Energy Resource power plant...
Capital Power Corporation Complaint Application Regarding FortisAlberta Inc. Strathmore Area Interconnection Issues, AUC Decision 26510-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedDistribution-Connected Generation - Interconnection CostsIn this decision, the AUC dismissed the complaint from Capital Power Corporation (“Capital Power”) against FortisAlberta Inc. (“FortisAB”) regarding charges to interconnect Capital...
ATCO Electric Ltd., ATCO Energy Ltd. and ATCO Gas (a Division of ATCO Gas & Pipelines Ltd.) Amendments to Code of Conduct Regulation Compliance Plans, AUC Decision 27005-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedCCR Compliance PlanIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from ATCO Electric Ltd., ATCO Gas (a division of ATCO Gas & Pipelines Ltd.), and ATCO Energy Ltd. (collectively “ATCO”) to amend their Code of Conduct Regulation...
ATCO Electric Ltd., ATCO Energy Ltd. and ATCO Gas (a Division of ATCO Gas & Pipelines Ltd.) Amendments to Code of Conduct Regulation Compliance Plans, AUC Decision 27005-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedCCR Compliance PlanIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from ATCO Electric Ltd., ATCO Gas (a division of ATCO Gas & Pipelines Ltd.), and ATCO Energy Ltd. (collectively “ATCO”) to amend their Code of Conduct Regulation...
Balancing Pool Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the East Strathmore Solar Power Plant, AUC Decision 27121-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedMarket Oversight and Enforcement - FEOCIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from the Balancing Pool for the preferential sharing of records that are not available to the public pertaining to the electricity and ancillary...
EQUS REA Ltd v Alberta (Utilities Commission), 2022 ABCA 61
Link to Decision SummarizedTariffs - Cost AllocationIn this decision, the Alberta Court of Appeal (“ABCA”) considered the applications from FortisAlberta Inc. (“FortisAB”), EQUS REA Ltd. (“EQUS”), and the Alberta Federation of Rural Electrification Associations...
EPCOR Energy Alberta GP Inc. 2021-2022 Non-Energy Regulated Rate Application, Decision 26694-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedNegotiated Settlement Agreement - Revenue RequirementIn this decision, the AUC approved the 2021-2022 negotiated settlement agreement (“NSA”) for EPCOR Energy Alberta GP Inc. (“EPCOR”)’s 2021-2022 non-energy regulated rate tariff (“RRT”)....
Alberta Electric System Operator Approval of Proposed Amended Section 502.9 of the ISO Rules, AUC Decision 27145-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedISO Rules - Synchrophasor Measurement UnitsIn this decision, the AUC granted an application for the approval of proposed amendments to Section 502.9 of the Independent System Operator (“ISO”) Rules, Synchrophasor Measurement Unit Technical...
TransAlta Corporation v Alberta (Utilities Commission), 2022 ABCA 37
Link to Decision SummarizedDecommissioning Costs - Associated FacilitiesIn this decision, the Alberta Court of Appeal (“ABCA”) majority dismissed TransAlta Corporation (“TransAlta”)’s appeal of AUC Decision 23778-D01-2021, where the AUC decided that it was not bound...
Alberta Electric System Operator Approval of Proposed Amended Section 501.3 of the ISO Rules, AUC Decision 26992-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedAbbreviated Needs Approvals - ISO RulesIn this decision, the AUC approved amendments to Section 501.3 of the Independent System Operator (“ISO”) Rules, Abbreviated Needs Approval Process as applied for by the Alberta Electric System Operator...
Enerfin Energy Company of Canada Inc. Winnifred Wind Power Project, AUC Decision 26504-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedWind Power - FacilitiesIn this decision, the AUC approved the applications from Enerfin Energy Company of Canada Inc. (“Enerfin”) for permission to construct and operate the 122.32-megawatt (“MW”) Winnifred Wind Power Plant (the “Power...
City of Lethbridge 2021-2023 Transmission Facility Owner General Tariff Application, AUC Decision 26554-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedGeneral Tariff Application- Revenue RequirementIn this decision, the AUC considers the general tariff application (“GTA”) from the City of Lethbridge Electric Utility (“Lethbridge”). Lethbridge is a transmission facility owner (“TFO”) under...
Bull Trail Renewable Energy Centre PG Inc. Bull Trail Wind Power Project, AUC Decision 26981-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedWind Power - FacilitiesIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from Bull Trail Renewable Energy Centre GP Inc. (“Bull Trail Energy”) to construct and operate the 270-megawatt (“MW”) Bull Trail Wind Power Project (the...
Update on AER Review of Administration Fee (Industry Levy), AER Bulletin 2022-01
Link to Bulletin SummarizedIndustry Levy - Responsible Energy Development Act General RegulationSince the AER’s announcement regarding changes to the calculation of fees in Bulletin 2021-37 in September of 2021, the Government of Alberta has announced changes to the...
ENMAX Power Corporation Update to Distribution Tariff Terms and Conditions Fee Schedule, AUC Decision 27111-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - RatesIn Decision 26844-D01-2021, the AUC approved the request from ENMAX Power Corporation (“ENMAX”) to make adjustments to its customer and retailer terms and conditions (“T&Cs”) (the “Approval Decision”). This included...
Versorium Energy Ltd. Gillespie 1 Distributed Energy Resource Power Plant, AUC Decision 27057-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - Distributed EnergyIn this decision, the AUC approved applications from Versorium Energy Ltd. (“Versorium”) to construct and operate the 5.044-megawatt (“MW”) natural gas-fired Gillespie 1 Distributed Energy Resource Power Plant...
TransAlta Generation Partnership Application for Orders to Permit Sharing Records Between TransAlta, TransAlta Generation Partnership, TransAlta Alberta Hydro LP and URICA, AUC Decision 27085-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedMarket Oversight and Enforcement - FEOCIn this decision, the AUC approved the application by the TransAlta Generation Partnership (“TransAlta GP”) for an order to permit the sharing of records pertaining to the electricity and ancillary...
AltaLink, KainaiLink and PiikaniLink 2022-2023 General Tariff Application and AltaLink 2020 Direct Assigned Capital Deferral Account Reconciliation Application, AUC Decision 26509-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - General Tariff ApplicationIn this decision, the AUC considered the 2022 and 2023 general tariff application (“GTA”) and 2020 direct assigned capital deferral account (“DACDA”) reconciliation application from AltaLink Management...
ATCO Power (2010) Ltd. Deerfoot Solar Project, AUC Decision 26892-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - SolarIn this decision, the AUC approved the applications from ATCO Power (2010) Ltd. (“ATCO”) to construct and operate the 37-megawatt (“MW”) Deerfoot Solar Power Plant (the “Power Plant”) and to connect the Power Plant to the...
AltaLink Management Ltd. v Alberta Utilities Commission, 2022 ABCA 18
Link to Decision SummarizedPermission to Appeal - Rate-SettingIn this decision, the Alberta Court of Appeal (“ABCA”) granted permission to AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”), ATCO Electric (“AE”), ENMAX Power Corporation (“ENMAX”), and EPCOR Distribution &...
Versorium Energy Ltd. Berkinshaw 1 Distributed Energy Resource Power Plant, AUC Decision 27052-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - GasIn this decision, the AUC approved the applications from Versorium Energy Ltd. (“Versorium”) to construct, operate and connect a 5.044-megawatt natural gas-fired Berkinshaw 1 Distributed Energy Resource Power Plant (the...
EQUS REA Ltd. Complaint Application for Relief and Orders Concerning the Transfer of Consumers to EQUS from FortisAlberta Inc., AUC Decision 26668-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedTransfer of Service - Exit ChargeIn this decision, the AUC determined that FortisAlberta Inc. (“FortisAB”) may levy exit charges, as defined in Section 7.5 of its terms and conditions of service (“T&Cs”), on one of its existing consumers...
ENMAX Power Corporation Compliance Filing to Decision 26589-D01-2021 and Decision 26844-D01-2021, AUC Decision 27042-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedPBR – Compliance FilingIn this decision, the AUC determined that ENMAX Power Corporation (“EPC”) had complied with all directions issued by the AUC in Decision 26589-D01-2021 and Decision 26844-D01-2021, relevant to this compliance...
ENMAX Power Corporation 2022 Annual Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, Decision 26844-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Performance-Based RegulationIn this decision, the AUC considered the 2022 annual performance-based regulation (“PBR”) rate adjustment filing from ENMAX Power Corporation (“EPC”). The AUC approved the updates to EPC’s distribution...
Versorium Energy Ltd. Netook 1 Distributed Energy Resource Power Plant, AUC Decision 27044-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - GasIn this decision, the AUC approved the applications from Versorium Energy Inc. (“Versorium”) for permission to construct and operate the natural gas-fired 5.044-megawatt (“MW”) Netook 1 Distributed Energy Resource Power Plant...
Versorium Energy Ltd. Green Glade 1 Distributed Energy Resource Power Plant, AUC Decision 27045-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - GasIn this decision, the AUC approved the applications from Versorium Energy Inc. (“Versorium”) for permission to construct and operate the natural gas-fired 5.044-megawatt (“MW”) Green Glade 1 Distributed Energy Resource Power...
ENMAX Energy Corporation 2022 Non-Energy Regulated Rate Option Interim Tariff, AUC Decision 27043-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRatesIn this decision, the AUC approved the 2022 interim administration charges and revised 2022 rate schedules applied for by ENMAX Energy Corporation (“EEC”) on an interim basis, effective January 1, 2022. The AUC also approved a...
ATCO Electric Ltd. 2022 Annual Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, AUC Decision 26849-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Performance-Based RegulationIn this decision, the AUC considered the 2022 annual performance-based regulation (“PBR”) rate adjustment filing from ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”). The 2019 and 2020 rates that were previously both approved...
Landowners Near Approved Route for TX Line 459L Decision Regarding Application for Review of Decision 26171-D01-2021 AltaLink Management Ltd. Provost to Edgerton TX Dev., AUC Decision 26888-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - Review and VarianceIn this decision, the AUC denied the application from Ken Leskow, Mary Abbot, Len Nash, Erick Corkum, Ty Miller, Jason Bishop, and George and Marilynn Bishop (the “review applicants”) to review and vary AUC...
FortisAlberta Inc. 2022 Annual Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, AUC Decision 26817-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Performance-Based RegulationIn this decision, the AUC considered the 2022 annual performance-based regulation (“PBR”) rate adjustment filing from FortisAlberta Inc. (“FortisAB”). The AUC approved the 2022 distribution rates, options...
Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. and WCSB Blockchain Infrastructure Ltd. Ram River Isolated Power Plant, AUC Decision 26912-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - Natural Gas and SteamIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. (“Tidewater”), on behalf of WCSB Blockchain Infrastructure Ltd. (“WCSB”), for the construction and...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. 2022 Annual Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, AUC Decision 26852-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Performance-Based RegulationIn this decision, the AUC considered the 2022 annual performance-based regulation (“PBR”) rate adjustment filing from EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. (“EPCOR”). The AUC approved 2022...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. 2022 Annual Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, AUC Decision 26852-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Performance-Based RegulationIn this decision, the AUC considered the 2022 annual performance-based regulation (“PBR”) rate adjustment filing from EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. (“EPCOR”). The AUC approved 2022...
Canadian Utilities Limited Application for the Amalgamation of ATCO Energy Solutions Ltd. and ATCO Alberta Storage Hub Ltd., AUC Decision 27034-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedAmalgamation - Non-Regulated EntitiesIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from Canadian Utilities limited (“CU”) for the amalgamation of ATCO Energy Solutions Ltd. (“AES”) and ATCO Alberta Storage Hub Ltd. (“ATCO Hub”) (the...
Alberta Electric System Operator Compliance Filing and Report to Directions 13 and 14 from Decision 22942-D02-2019, AUC Decision 27015-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedProject Initiation - Project NeedOn November 30, 2021, the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) filed an application seeking approval of its compliance with directions 13 and 14 issued in Decision 22942-D02-2019.In the relevant sections...
Apex Utilities Inc. 2022 Annual Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, AUC Decision 26851-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Performance-Based RegulationIn this decision, the AUC considered the 2022 annual performance-based regulation (“PBR”) rate adjustment filing from Apex Utilities Inc. (“AUI”). The 2019 and 2020 rates that were previously approved on...
FortisAlberta Inc. Decision on Application for Review and Variance of Decision 25916-D01-2021 2022 Phase II Distribution Tariff Application, AUC Decision 26757-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedReview and Variance - CostsIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from FortisAlberta Inc. (“FortisAB”) for review and variance (“R&V”) of Decision 25916-D01-2021 regarding FortisAB’s 2022 Phase II distribution tariff...
ATCO Electric Ltd. Approval of Amounts to be Paid into and Out of the Balancing Pool for the Sale of Isolated Generating Units, AUC Decision 26953-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedIsolated Generating Units - Net Book ValueIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”) to pay a total amount of $1,674,560.60 to the Balancing Pool under Section 22(1) of the Isolated Generating Units and...
SWITCH Power Corporation and 2079816 Alberta Ltd. Joffre Solar Project Phase 1 and 2, AUC Decision 26733-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedSolar Power - FacilitiesIn this decision, the AUC approved an application from SWITCH Power Corporation (“SWITCH”) and its general partner, 2079816 Alberta Ltd., to construct and operate the 22-megawatt Joffre Solar Project Phase 1 and the...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. 2022 System Access Service Phase 2 Application, AUC Decision 26836-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - AESO TariffIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. (“EDTI”) to modify its 2022 system access service (“SAS”) rate design. The modification includes a monthly non-coincident...
ENMAX Power Corporation Type 1 Capital Tracker – Green Light Rail Transit Project, AUC Decision 26589-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedCapital Tracker - Required by Third PartyIn this decision, the AUC denied the application from ENMAX Power Corporation (“EPC”) for a Type 1 capital treatment of funds associated with the relocation of EPC’s infrastructure and service...
AltaLink Management Ltd. 2022 Interim Transmission Facility Owner Tariff, AUC Decision 26947-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedInterim Rates - TFO TariffIn this decision, the AUC approved a 2022 interim transmission facility owner (“TFO”) tariff for AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”) of $56,736,664 effective January 1, 2022 on an interim refundable basis.Background...
Alberta Electric System Operator Application for Approval of Proposed Amended Section 103.3 of the ISO Rules, AUC Decision 26908-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedMarket - Financial SecurityIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) for approval of amendments to Section 103.3 Financial Security Requirements of the independent system operator...
Alberta Electric System Operator 2022 Balancing Pool Consumer Allocation Rider F Application, AUC Decision 26979-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedISO Rates - Balancing Pool - Rider FIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) of its 2022 Balancing Pool consumer allocation Rider F. The AUC approved the proposed Rider F of $2.20...
Horseshoe Power GP Ltd. Application for Order to Permit Sharing of Records Between Horseshoe Power GP Ltd., Horseshoe Power LP and URICA Energy Real Time Ltd., AUC Decision 26941-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedMarket Oversight and Enforcement - FEOCIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from Horseshoe Power GP Ltd. (“Horseshoe”) for an order to permit the sharing of records pertaining to the electricity and ancillary services markets...