Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Utility Payment Deferral ProgramIn this decision, the AUC approved an application from ENMAX Energy Corporation (“ENMAX”) for a 2020 non-energy COVID-19 deferral account. A deferral account balance of $1.268 million was approved for...
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ENMAX Energy Corporation v TransAlta Generation Partnership, 2021 ABCA 366
Link to Decision SummarizedRecusal - Application for RehearingIn this decision, the ABCA considered the appropriate procedure to be followed when an appellate judge recuses herself from the panel following the hearing of an appeal but before judgment is rendered....
Versorium Energy Ltd. Benalto 1 Distributed Energy Resource Power Plant, AUC Decision 26919-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - Natural GasIn this decision, the AUC approved the applications from Versorium Energy Ltd. (“Versorium”) to construct and operate the 5.044 megawatt (“MW”) natural gas-fired power plant (the “Power Plant”) near Sylvan Lake. The...
Versorium Energy Ltd. Briker 1 Distributed Energy Resource Power Plant and Interconnection, AUC Decision 26841-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - Natural GasIn this decision, the AUC approved the applications from Versorium Energy Ltd. (“Versorium”) to construct and operate the 5.0 megawatt (“MW”) natural gas-fired power plant (the “Power Plant”) near Paradise Valley. The...
Apex Utilities Inc. Code of Conduct Regulation Compliance Plan Amendments, AUC Decision 26302-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedCode of Conduct Compliance Plan AmendmentsIn this decision, the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) approved the application of Apex Utilities Inc. (“AUI”) to amend its Code of Conduct Regulation Compliance Plan (“Compliance Plan”).AUI...
Agrium Inc. Redwater Nitrogen Operations Cogeneration Plant, AUC Decision 26825-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedCogeneration - FacilitiesIn this decision, the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) approved an application from Agrium Inc. to construct and operate a 30-megawatt (“MW”) cogeneration power plant, the Redwater Nitrogen Operations...
EPCOR Energy Alberta GP Inc. 2021-2024 Energy Price Setting Plan, AUC Decision 26316-D02-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRegulated Rate Option - Price Setting PlanIn this decision, the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) determined that EPCOR Energy Alberta GP Inc. (“EPCOR”) has complied with directions issued in AUC Decision 26316-D01-2021. The AUC also...
Alberta Electric System Operator v Kalina Distributed Power Ltd., 2021 ABCA 354
Link to Decision SummarizedAlberta Electric System Operator v Kalina Distributed Power Ltd., 2021 ABCA 354In this decision, the Alberta Court of Appeal (“ABCA”) granted the application from the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) to be added as a respondent to...
EPCOR Energy Alberta GP Inc. 2021 Revised and 2022 Interim Regulated Rate Tariff Application, AUC Decision 26891-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRevised Rates MaintainedIn this decision, the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) approved the application for approval of the revised 2021 interim non-energy rates and 2022 interim non-energy rates from EPCOR Energy Alberta GP Inc....
AltaLink Management Ltd. v Alberta (Utilities Commission), 2021 ABCA 342
Link to Decision SummarizedCosts – First NationsIn this decision, the Alberta Court of Appeal (“ABCA”) allowed the appeal of Alberta Utilites Commission (“AUC”) Decision 22612-D01-2018 (the “Decision”) and directed the AUC to allow two limited partnerships, ultimately...
Conifer Energy Inc. Judy Creek 16-Megawatt Power Plant, AUC Decision 26647-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - Natural GasIn this decision, the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) approved the application from Conifer Energy Inc. (“Conifer”) to construct, operate and connect a 16-megawatt (“MW”) natural gas power plant, designated as...
Kalina Distributed Power Limited Kalina Energy Centre – Saddle Hills, AUC Decision 26744-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedPower Plant - InterconnectionIn this decision, the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) approved the application from Kalina Distributed Power Limited (“Kalina”) to construct and operate a power plant designated as the Kalina Energy Centre –...
The Office of the Utilities Consumer Advocate v Alberta Utilities Commission, 2021 ABCA 336
Link to Decision SummarizedGCOC – COVID-19In this decision, the Alberta Court of Appeal (“ABCA”) dismissed an application for permission to appeal Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) Decision 26212-D01-2021 regarding generic cost of capital, filed by the Utilities...
Revised Regulatory Accounting Treatment for Alberta Electric System Operator Customer Contributions, AUC Decision 26521-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedReturn – 2023 COS Rebasing ApplicationThe Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) determined that the revised accounting treatment for Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) customer contributions will require each distribution facility...
ATCO Electric Ltd. Stage 2 Review and Variance of 2018-2019 General Tariff Application Compliance, AUC Decision 26519-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedR&V - Revenue RequirementsIn this decision, the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) considered whether ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”), ATCO Transmission and ATCO Pipelines, a division of ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. (the “ATCO Utilities”),...
Direct Energy Regulated Services Application to Recover Undercharged Distribution Line Loss Factor Amounts, AUC Decision 26654-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedPrice Setting PlanIn this decision, the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) denied the application by Direct Energy Regulated Services (“DERS”) to recover $318,968 from its regulated rate option (“RRO”) customers for amounts DERS deemed...
ATCO Electric Ltd., ENMAX Power Corporation, and FortisAlberta Inc. Decision on Preliminary Question Application for Review of Decision 26061-D01-2021, AUC Decision 26608-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedR&V - DFO Contributions - ISO TariffIn this decision, the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) review panel (“Review Panel”) denied the applications from ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”), ENMAX Power Corporation (“ENMAX”) and FortisAlberta Inc....
EPCOR Energy Alberta GP Inc. 2021-2024 Energy Price Setting Plan, AUC Decision 26316-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRegulated Rate Option – Energy Price Setting PlanIn this decision, the AUC considered the request from EPCOR Energy Alberta GP Inc. (“EPCOR”) for approval of its 2021-2024 energy price setting plan (“EPSP”). The AUC denied all...
BHE Rattlesnake GP Inc. Application for Order Permitting Sharing Records Not Available to the Public Between BHEC Rattlesnake GP Inc., BHEC Rattlesnake LP and URICA, AUC Decision 26838-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedMarket Oversight and Enforcement - FEOCIn this decision, the AUC granted the application from BHE Canada Rattlesnake GP Inc. (“BHEC”) for an order permitting the sharing of records pertaining to the electricity and ancillary services markets...
AltaLink Management Ltd. and ATCO Electric Ltd. Nilrem to Vermilion Transmission Development Project, AUC Decision 26145-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRouting of Transmission Facilities - Increased CostsIn this decision, the AUC denied the applications by AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AltaLink”) and ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”) to construct and operate their proposed transmission facilities, as...
Alberta Federation of Rural Electrification Associations Decision on Preliminary Question Application for Review of Decision 25916-D01-2021, AUC Decision 26756-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedReview and Variance - Cost AllocationIn this decision, the AUC denied the application from the Alberta Federation of Rural Electrification Associations (“AFREA”) to review and vary AUC Decision 25916-D01-2021 (the “Decision”).BackgroundThe...
Consultation on Proposed Amendments to AUC Rule 023, AUC Bulletin 2021-017
Link to Decision SummarizedRules - RatesThe AUC issued Bulletin 2021-017 seeking feedback on amendments to Rule 023: Rules Respecting Payment of Interest.The proposed amendments aim to simplify Rule 023 and ensure broad application of the rule. The AUC noted its...
Alberta Electric System Operator Cancellation of the Needs Identification Document Approval for the Peace Butte Wind Energy Connection, AUC Decision 26828-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRescinded ApprovalIn this decision, the AUC rescinded the needs identification document approval for the Peace Butte Wind Energy Connection Project (the “Approval”). The AUC rescinded the Approval in response to an application from the...
Alberta Electric System Operator Proposed Amendments to Sections 103.4 and 103.6 of the ISO Rules, AUC Decision 26641-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFEOC - UpdatesIn this decision, the AUC approved changes to Section 103.4 of the Independent System Operator (“ISO”) rules, Power Pool Financial Settlement, and Section 103.6 of the ISO rules, ISO Fees and Charges (collectively, the...
ATCO Electric Ltd. 2020-2022 General Tariff Application Compliance Filing, AUC Decision 26477-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedCompliance Filing - GTAIn this decision, the AUC set out its determinations on ATCO Electric Ltd.’s (“AE”) compliance with the AUC’s directions issued in Decision 24964-D01-2021 and Decision 24964-D02-2021.AE’s Compliance FilingDirection 1...
Versorium Energy Ltd. – Kenilworth 1 Distributed Energy Resource, AUC Decision 26763-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedPower - FacilitiesIn this decision, the AUC approved applications from Versorium Energy Ltd. (“VEL”) to construct, operate and connect a 5.0-megawatt natural gas-fired power plant, designated as the Kenilworth 1 Distributed Energy Resource...
AltaLink Management Ltd. Provost to Edgerton Transmission Development, AUC Decision 26171-D01-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities ApplicationIn this decision, the AUC approved facility applications from AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”) for the proposed Provost to Edgerton Transmission Development (the “Project”).IntroductionThe needs identification...
ENMAX Power Corporation 2021-2022 General Tariff Application Compliance Filing to Decision 25726-D01-2021, AUC Decision 26732-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedCompliance GTAIn Decision 25726-D01-2021, the AUC approved the negotiated settlement agreement (“NSA”) regarding the 2021-2022 general tariff application (“GTA”) from ENMAX Power Corporation (“EPC”). It provided three directions about two...
Enforcement Staff of the Alberta Utilities Commission Allegations Against Link Global Technologies Inc. Phase 1, AUC Decision 26379-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedEnforcement - MarketsIn this decision, the AUC considered the application filed by AUC Enforcement staff alleging that Link Global Technologies Inc. (“Link Global”) has been operating a 5-megawatt (“MW”) in Sturgeon County (the “Sturgeon...
Direct Energy Marketing Limited Amendments to Code of Conduct Regulation Compliance Plan and Inter-Affiliate Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan, AUC Decision 26370-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedCCR Compliance PlanIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from Direct Energy Marketing Limited to amend the Direct Energy Regulated Services (“DERS”), Direct Energy Partnership (“DEP”) and XOOM Energy Canada, ULC (“XOOM”) Code of...
Alberta Utilities Commission Utility Payment Deferral Program Rate Rider – Electricity, AUC Decision 26684-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - Rate RiderIn this decision, the AUC approved an Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) rate rider, Rider L, no greater than $8,776,854.70 to recover the uncollected electricity customer bill amounts that were deferred under...
AESO NID Application, AltaLink Management Ltd. and ATCO Electric Ltd. Facility Applications, Central East Transfer-out Transmission Development Project, AUC Decision 25469-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedNeeds Identification Document and Facility ApplicationIn this decision, the AUC approved a needs identification document (“NID”) application from the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”), and facility applications from ATCO Electric...
TransAlta Corporation, 2019-2021 General Tariff Application Compliance Filing and 2022 Interim Tariff Application, AUC Decision 26718-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedCompliance - GTAIn this decision, the AUC determined that as a transmission facility owner (“TFO”), TransAlta Corporation (“TransAlta”), in its capacity as Manager of the TransAlta Generation Partnership, complied with directions issued by...
EQUS REA Ltd. Code of Conduct Regulation Compliance Plan Amendment, AUC Decision 26459-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedCode of Conduct Compliance PlanIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from EQUS REA Ltd. (“EQUS”) for approval of its amended Code of Conduct Regulation Compliance Plan (“Compliance Plan”).EQUS applied for approval of amendments...
Alberta Electric System Operator 2020 Deferral Account Reconciliation, AUC Decision 26541-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - RatesIn this decision, the AUC approved the request from the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) to settle its 2020 net deferral account surplus of $17.3 million with market participants.BackgroundThe AESO provides system...
Office of the Utilities Consumer Advocate Decision on Preliminary Question Application for Review of Decision 26212-D01-2021 2022 Generic Cost of Capital, AUC Decision 26508-D01-2021
Link to DecisionReview and VarianceIn this decision, the AUC denied the application from the Office of the Utilities Consumer Advocate (“UCA”) to review and vary Decision 26212-D01-2021 (the “Original Decision”). The Original Decision approved the return on equity...
FortisAlberta Inc. Code of Conduct Regulation Compliance Plan Amendments, AUC Decision 26497-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedCode of Conduct Compliance Plan In this decision, the AUC approved the application from FortisAlberta Inc. (“FortisAB”) to amend its Code of Conduct Compliance Plan (“Compliance Plan”) subject to a change ordered by the AUC.Pursuant to...
EPCOR Distribution and Transmission Inc. Correction of 2020 and 2021 Maximum Investment Levels, AUC Decision 26648-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Maximum Investment Levels In this decision, the AUC partially approved the request made by EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. (“EPCOR”) to correct its 2020 and 2021 maximum investment levels (“MILs”).EPCOR’s corrected MILs...
Siemens Energy Canada Limited Acme Generating Station, 26478-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - Generating Station In this decision, the AUC approved an application from Siemens Energy Canada (“Siemens”) to construct, operate, and connect a 9.5-megawatt (“MW”) compressor station waste heat recovery power plant eight...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. 2021 Customer Specific Distribution Access Service Rate Update for an Existing Customer (CS40), AUC Decision 26619-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - Rates In this decision, the AUC approved the update made by EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. (“EPCOR”) to its customer specific (“CS”) distribution access service (“DAS”) rate for an existing customer (“CS40”) of...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. 2021 Customer Specific Distribution Access Service Rate Update for an Existing Customer (CS40), AUC Decision 26619-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - Rates In this decision, the AUC approved the update made by EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. (“EPCOR”) to its customer specific (“CS”) distribution access service (“DAS”) rate for an existing customer (“CS40”) of...
BA4 Wind GP Corp. Buffalo Atlee Wind Farm 4, AUC Decision 26434-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedWind Farm - Electricity In this decision, the AUC approved the application from BA4 Wind GP Corp. (“BA4”) to construct and operate the Buffalo Atlee Wind Farm 4 wind power plant and to connect the power plant to FortisAlberta Inc.’s...
Garden Plain Wind Power Plant Connection Project, AUC Decision 26439-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - Facilities In this decision, the AUC approved a needs identification document (“NID”) application from the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) and facility applications from Garden Plain Wind Energy I Inc. (“Garden...
ATCO Electric Ltd. Narrows Point Power Plant Decommission and Salvage, AUC Decision 26479-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - Facilities In this decision, the AUC approved the application from ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”) to discontinue operation and to decommission and salvage the Narrows Point Power Plant (the “Power Plant”). The AUC declined to strike...
AUC Evaluation of Performance-Based Regulation in Alberta, AUC Decision 26356-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedPBR - Rates The AUC evaluated the performance of the first two terms of performance-based regulation (“PBR”) of the electricity and gas distribution utilities operating in Alberta. The AUC, in this decision, determined that PBR met many of...
ATCO Electric Ltd. 2018-2019 General Tariff Application Second Compliance Filing, AUC Decision 26264-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - Rates In this decision regarding the compliance with directions in decisions 24805-D01-2020, 24805-D02-2020, 25139-D01-2020, and 25282-D01-2020 of ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”), the AUC:approved revenue requirements of $676,400,000...
AltaLink Management Ltd. 2019 Deferral Accounts Reconciliation Compliance Filing to Decision 25913-D01-2021 and Decision 26278-D01-2021, AUC Decision 26500-D02-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - Rates On May 13, 2021, the AUC issued its decision regarding AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”)’s 2019 projects deferral accounts reconciliation compliance application related to Decision 25913-D01-20212 and Decision...
TransAlta Corporation v Alberta (Utilities Commission), 2021 ABCA 232
Link to Decision SummarizedLeave to Appeal In this decision, the Alberta Court of Appeal (“ABCA”) granted the application filed by TransAlta Corporation (“TransAlta”) seeking leave to appeal the decision from the AUC dismissing the request from TransAlta for a...
Alberta Electric System Operator Approval of New Alberta Reliability Standard VAR-002-AB-4.1 and Retirement of Existing Alberta Reliability Standard VAR-002-AB-3, AUC Decision 26544-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - Market In this decision, pursuant to subsection 19(6) of the Transmission Regulation, and based on the recommendation of the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”), the AUC approved the retirement of Alberta Reliability...
TransAlta Corporation 2019-2021 Transmission General Tariff Application and 2018 Edmonton Region Project Direct Assigned Capital Deferral Account Compliance Filing, AUC Decision 26436-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - Rates In this decision, the AUC approved, in part, the 2019-2021 general tariff application (“GTA”) from TransAlta Corporation (“TransAlta”), as Manager of the TransAlta Generation Partnership, and the application for approval...