Link to Decision SummarizedUpgrades - Major Assets In this decision, the AUC approved the applications from ENMAX Power Corporation (“EPC”) to decommission the EN 1S Substation and construct and operate a new substation to be designated as the No. 1 Substation in...
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FortisAlberta Inc. Waterton Battery Energy Storage System, AUC Decision 26101-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedReliability - Market In this proceeding, the AUC approved the application from FortisAlberta Inc. (“Fortis”) to construct and operate a battery energy storage system (the “System”) in Waterton Lakes National Park.DiscussionThe System...
ENMAX Power Corporation 2019 Distribution Tariff Phase II Compliance Filing, AUC Decision 25861-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedClarity - Customers In this decision, the AUC determined that ENMAX Power Corporation (“EPC”) had complied with the AUC’s directions from Decision 24820-D01-2020. The AUC provided specific recommendations to further enhance EPC’s commitment...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission 2019 Annual Transmission Access Charge Deferral Account True-Up, AUC Decision 25803-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Deferral Accounts In this decision, the AUC approved the application from EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc (“EPCOR”) for its 2019 annual transmission access charge deferral account (“TACDA”) true-up and carrying costs on the...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission 2019 Annual Transmission Access Charge Deferral Account True-Up, AUC Decision 25803-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Deferral Accounts In this decision, the AUC approved the application from EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc (“EPCOR”) for its 2019 annual transmission access charge deferral account (“TACDA”) true-up and carrying costs on the...
ENMAX Power Corporation 2019 Annual Transmission Access Charge Deferral Account True-Up, AUC Decision 25778-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Deferral Accounts In this decision, the AUC approved the application from ENMAX Power Corporation (“EPC”) for its 2019 annual transmission access charge deferral account (“TACDA”) true-up and carrying costs on the true-up amounts...
ATCO Electric 2019 Annual Transmission Access Charge Deferral Account True-Up, AUC Decision 25800-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedAESO Tariff In this decision, the AUC approved the application from ATCO Electric Ltd.(“AE”) for its 2019 annual transmission access charge (“TAC”) deferral account true-up and carrying costs on the true-up amounts under Rule 023: Rules...
FortisAlberta 2019 Annual Transmission Access Charge Deferral Account True-Up, AUC Decision 25801-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Deferral Accounts In this decision, the AUC approved the application from FortisAlberta Inc. (“Fortis”) for its 2019 annual transmission access charge deferral account (“TACDA”) true-up and carrying costs on the true-up amounts...
AltaLink Management Stage 2 Review and Variance of Decision 23848-D01-2020 AltaLink Management 2019-2021 General Tariff Application, AUC Decision 25870-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedReview and Variance - Salvage In this decision, the AUC varied findings from Decision 23848-D01-2020 (the “Decision”) and approved the net salvage method proposed by AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AltaLink”).IntroductionAltaLink proposed to...
AESO Needs Identification Document Application, AltaLink Facility Application – Windrise Connection Project and Windy Flats 138S Substation Alteration, AUC Decision 25074-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedNeeds Identification Document - Facility Application In this decision, the AUC considered four applications by three parties:Application 25074-A001 by the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) for approval of the needs identification...
Windrise Wind Energy Inc. – Transmission Line 497L and Interconnection, AUC Decision 25074-D02-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - Transmission Lines In this decision, the AUC considered whether to approve Application 25074-A002 by Windrise Wind Energy Inc. to construct and operate a 138-kilovolt transmission line from Windrise 1063S Substation to Windy...
Hydro-Québec v. Matta, 2020 SCC 37
Link to Decision SummarizedTransmission Lines - Right of Way Agreements - Servitudes This decision involved a dispute regarding the applicability of servitude agreements entered into during the 1970s for the routing of a transmission line. The Supreme Court of Canada...
Dorin v EPCOR Distribution and Transmission Inc., 2020 ABCA 391
Link to Decision SummarizedAUC Jurisdiction In this decision, both a Majority (Crighton, J.A. and Pentelechuk J.A) and Minority (O’Farrall J.A.) of the Alberta Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal from Mark Dorin (the “Appellant”) on a question of law and/or...
ENMAX Energy Application for True-Up of the 2017-2020 Regulated Rate Option Interim Rates, AUC Decision 25881-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Regulate Rate Option In this decision, the AUC approved the application from ENMAX Energy Corporation (“EEC”) to true-up its 2017-2020 regulated rate option (“RRO”) non-energy interim rates. EEC further applied to true-up its...
Commission-Initiated Review and Variance of Decision 22942-D02-2019, AUC Decision 24932-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedReview and Variance - Contributions in Aid of Construction In this decision, the AUC decided to vary findings made in Section 8 of Decision 22942-D02-2019 (“the Decision”) regarding the application from the Alberta Electric System Operator...
Anomaly Adjustment Applications in Rebasing the 2018-2022 Performance Based Regulation Plans for Alberta Electric and Gas Distribution Utilities, AUC Decision 25422-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Anomaly Adjustment In this decision, the AUC considered the anomaly adjustment applications (”Anomaly Applications”) filed by AltaGas Utilities Inc. (“AltaGas”), ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. and ATCO Electric Ltd. (the “ATCO...
Alberta Electric System Operator 2019 Deferral Account Reconciliation, AUC Decision 25768-D02-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedAESO - Deferral Account Shortfall In this decision, the AUC approved the request from the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) to settle its 2019 net deferral account shortfall with market participants, of $41.6 million.Introduction and...
ENMAX Power 2021 Interim Transmission Facility Owner Tariff, AUC Decision 25945-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates- Intergenerational Equity In this decision, the AUC approved the application filed by ENMAX Power Corporation (“EPC”) for its 2021 interim transmission facility owner (“TFO”) tariff, effective January 1, 2021. The AUC approved the...
Coquitlam (City) v. British Columbia Utilities Commission, 2020 BCCA 289
Link to Decision SummarizedLeave to Appeal - Decommissioning - Pipelines - Jurisdiction In this decision, the City of Coquitlam (“City”) obtained leave to appeal a reconsideration decision (the “Reconsideration Decision”) of the British Columbia Utilities Commission...
Dow Fort Saskatchewan Industrial Complex Industrial System Designation and Ownership Transfer, AUC Decision 25696-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedIndustrial System Designation In this decision, the AUC approved an application from Dow Chemical Canada ULC (“Dow”) for an industrial system designation (“ISD”) that encompasses all facilities at the Dow Fort Saskatchewan Industrial...
AltaLink Management Red Deer Area Transmission Development Decommission and Salvage of Remaining Portions of Transmission Lines 80L and 716L, AUC Decision 25140-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedAUC Jurisdiction - Historical Resources In this decision, the AUC approved applications from AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AltaLink”) to decommission and salvage portions of transmission lines 80L and 716L.ApplicationsAltaLink filed...
City of Lethbridge Application for 2021 Interim Transmission Facility Owner Tariff, AUC Decision 25868-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates In this application, the AUC approved the application by the City of Lethbridge (“Lethbridge”) for the 2021 interim and refundable transmission facility owner (“TFO”) tariff. The AUC approved Lethbridge’s 2021 interim and refundable...
Red Deer Application for 2021 Interim Transmission Facility Owner Tariff, AUC Decision 25862-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates In this decision, the AUC approved the application by the City of Red Deer (“Red Deer”) for its 2021 interim transmission facility owner (“TFO”) tariff. The AUC approved the interim refundable TFO tariff of $439,583 per...
Suncor Energy Inc. Base Plant Industrial System Designation Amendment, AUC Decision 25744-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedIndustrial System Designation - Amendment In this decision, the AUC approved an application from Suncor Energy Inc (“Suncor”) to amend its Base Plant Industrial System Designation (“ISD”).IntroductionSuncor applied to amend the ISD to...
Milner Power Inc., ATCO Power Ltd. Complaints Regarding the ISO Transmission Loss Factor Rule and Loss Factor Methodology, AUC Decision 790-D08-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedLoss Factor Calculation In this decision, the AUC found that the Alberta Electric System Operator’s (“AESO”) amended Module C payment plan compliance filing (“Module C Payment Plan”) concerning the collection and reimbursement of loss...
Alberta Electric System Operator Needs Identification Document Application, AltaLink Management Ltd. Facility Applications – Cascade Power Plant Connection, AUC Decision 25689-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedNeeds Identification Document - Facility Application In this decision, the AUC approved the needs identification document (“NID”) application from the Alberta Electric Systems Operator (“AESO”) for the need to connect the Cascade Power Plant...
AESO Approval of Proposed Amended ISO Rules and Consolidated Authoritative Document Glossary Terms and Conditions, AUC Decision 25688-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedAdministrative Changes In this decision, the AUC approved changes to the Independent System Operator (“ISO”) rules and Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) Consolidated Authoritative Document Glossary (“CADG”) terms and conditions...
Direct Energy 2020 Default Rate Tariff and Regulated Rate Tariff Interim Rates Application, AUC Decision 25727-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRevenue Deficiency - Potential Rate Shock In this decision, the AUC approved the application from Direct Energy Regulated Services (“DERS”) to adjust its 2020 interim rates for its default rate tariff (“DRT”) and regulated rate tariff...
AltaLink Management Ltd. Application for Review and Variance of Decision 23848-D01-2020 2019-2021 General Tariff Application, AUC Decision 25769-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedNet Salvage Methodology In this decision, the AUC granted a review application filed by AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AltaLink”) requesting a review and variance of determinations made in Decision 23848-D01-2020 (the “Decision”) denying a...
BHE Canada Rattlesnake G.P. Inc, AltaLink Management Ltd. Rattlesnake Ridge Wind Power Project Facility Applications, AESO Needs Identification Document Application, AUC Decision 25018-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedWind Power Plant Construction - Substation and Transmission Line Construction - Transmission System Access In this decision, the AUC approved facility applications from BHE Canada Rattlesnake G.P. Inc. (“BHE”) and AltaLink Management Ltd....
MÉTIS Corporation Métis Crossing Solar Project, AUC Decision 25634-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedSmall Scale Generation Regulation In this decision, the AUC approved the application from Metis Economic Trade and Industrial Services Corporation (“MÉTIS Corp.”) to construct and operate a 4.86-megawatt (“MW”) solar power plant designated...
Market Surveillance Administrator Application to Make Public a Record that Identifies a Market Participant by Name, AUC Decision 25809-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedMarket Surveillance Administrator - Release of Market Participant’s Name In this decision, the AUC approved the application made by the Market Surveillance Administrator (“MSA”) under subsection 6(4)(b) of the Market Surveillance Regulation...
CGWG and FortisAlberta Inc. Decision on Preliminary Question Application for Review of Decision 22942-D02-2019 AESO 2018 AESO Tariff, AUC Decision 25101-D01-2020, 25102-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedReview and Variance - Distributed Generation - AESO Tariff In this decision, the AUC approved the preliminary stage application from the Community Generation Working Group (“CGWG”) and FortisAlberta Inc. (“FortisAB”) for review and variance...
ENMAX Power Corporation 2019 Distribution Tariff Phase II Application, AUC Decision 24820-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRate Design - Terms and Conditions In this decision, the AUC addressed the 2019 Distribution Tariff Phase II application filed by ENMAX Power Corporation (“ENMAX”). For the reasons set out in this decision, the AUC approved:The cost...
EPCOR Water Services Inc. – E.L. Smith Battery Energy Storage System, AUC Decision 25770-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedAlteration of E.L Smith Solar Power Plant - Increasing Operational Performance In this decision, the AUC approved the application from EPCOR Water Services Inc. (”EPCOR Water”) for the alteration of a power plant designated as the E.L Smith...
Alberta Electrical Systems Operator 2019 Deferral Account Reconciliation Interim Settlement, AUC Decision 25768-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedInterim Refundable Approval - Settlement of Net Deferral Account Shortfall In this decision, the AUC approved, on an interim and refundable basis, the Alberta Electric System Operator’s (“AESO”) request to settle its 2019 net deferral...
TERIC Power Ltd. eReserve2 Battery Energy Storage Power Plant Project, AUC Decision 25691-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedStand-Alone Battery Energy Storage Facility - Power Plant In this decision, the AUC approved the application from TERIC Power Ltd. (“TERIC”) to construct and operate the eReserve2 Battery Energy Storage Power Plant Project, and to...
Osum Production Corp. Orion Organic Rankine Cycle Power Plant, Industrial System Designation and Interconnection, AUC Decision 25517-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedConditional Power Plant Approval - Industrial System Designation - Interconnection Application In this decision, the AUC approved the application from Osum Production Corp. (“Osum”) to construct and operate a power plant designated as the...
Akamihk Energy Incorporated Montana First Nation Solar Facility Community Generation Application, AUC Decision 25657-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedSmall Scale Generation Regulation - Conditional Approval In this decision, the AUC qualified the Montana First Nation Solar Facility (the “Project”) as a community generating unit pursuant to Section 3 of the Small Scale Generation...
ATCO Electric Ltd. 2018-2019 General Tariff Application Compliance Filing, AUC Decision 24805-D02-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedCompliance with Decisions 22742-D01-2019, 22742-D02-2019, 24805-D01-2020, 25139-D01-2020, and 25282-D01-2020 In this decision, the AUC considered the application of ATCO Electric Ltd (“AET”) for its compliance with directions from Decision...
Manitoba Minnesota Transmission Project (MMTP or Project) Certificate EC-059, Condition 3 – Implementation of Commitments, and Condition 15, Commitments Tracking Table, CER Letter Decision
Link to Decision SummarizedCompliance - Conditions In this decision, the CER found that Manitoba Hydro complied with Conditions 3 and 15 of the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity EC-059 permitting Manitoba Hydro to operate the Project (the “Certificate”)....
Horseshoe Power GP Ltd. Gull Lake Cogeneration Power Plant Expansion Project, AUC Decision 25044-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedConditional Approval - Application for Connection Closed - Application for Industrial System Designation Closed In this decision, the AUC approved the application from Horseshoe Power GP Ltd. (“Horseshoe Power”) to construct and operate a...
ENMAX Power Corporation 2018-2020 Transmission Owner General Tariff Application Compliance Filing to Decision 23699-D01-2020 (Corrigenda), AUC Decision 25738-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRevenue Requirements In this decision, the AUC granted an application by ENMAX Power Corporation (“ENMAX”) for approval of its compliance filing to Decision 23966-D01-2020 (“Corrigenda”), ENMAX’s 2018-2020 transmission facility owner (“TFO”)...
AESO Approval of New and Amended Alberta Reliability Standard Definitions, AUC Decision 25702-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedAlberta Reliability Standard Definitions On July 3, 2020, pursuant to Section 19(4)(b) of the Transmission Regulation, the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) forwarded proposed changes to certain Alberta reliability standard...
ATCO Electric Ltd. Stage 2 Review and Variance of Decision 22742-D01-2019 – ATCO Electric Ltd. 2018-2019 Transmission General Tariff Application, AUC Decision 25282-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedReview and Variance - Rates - Allocation of System Costs Decision SummaryIn this decision, the AUC determined whether to confirm, rescind or vary Decision 22742-D01-20191 (“Decision”) on ATCO Electric Ltd.’s (“ATCO Electric”) 2018-2019...
EPCOR Energy Alberta GP Inc. Application for Review and Variance of Decision 22853-D01-2018 and Decision 24034-D01-2019 2018-2020 Regulated Rate Tariff, AUC Decision 25540-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Review and Variance In this decision, the AUC considered whether to grant a review application filed by EPCOR Energy Alberta GP Inc. (“EEA”) requesting a review and variance of specific findings in Decision 22853-D01-20181 and...
ATCO Gas, a Division of ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. 2020 Transmission Service Charge Update (Rider T), AUC Decision 25646-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Transmission Service Charge Update In this decision, the AUC considered an application from ATCO Gas requesting approval of an update to its 2020 transmission service charge rider (“Rider T”) rates, effective August 1, 2020. The AUC...
ATCO Electric Ltd. 2019 Distribution Tariff Phase II Compliance Filing, AUC Decision 25645-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Compliance Filing In this decision the AUC considered ATCO Electric Ltd. (“ATCO Electric”)’s compliance with the AUC’s directions issued in Decision 24747-D01-2020 regarding ATCO Electric’s 2019 Distribution Tariff Phase II. The AUC...
AltaLink Management Ltd. 2019-2021 Transmission Facility Owner General Tariff Application Compliance Filing to Decision 23848-D01-2020, AUC Decision 25627-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates In this decision, the AUC approved an application filed by AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AltaLink”) requesting approval of its compliance filing to Decision 23848-D01-2020, AltaLink’s 2019-2021 transmission facility owner (“TFO”) general...
FortisAlberta Inc. and Alberta Utilities Commission, EQUS REA Ltd., Rocky Rural Electrification Association Limited and Alberta Federation of Rural Electrification Associations Ltd., 2020 ABCA 271
Link to Decision SummarizedPermission to Appeal - Cost Claim IntroductionFortisAlberta Inc (”Fortis”), a public utility, applied for permission to appeal from a decision of the AUC dated April 17, 2020. The ruling related to what were said by Fortis to be costs claims...