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...
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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...
New Edition of Directive 007 and Manual 011 – Geothermal Amendments, AER Bulletin 2023-13
Link to Bulletin Summarized Oil and Gas - Facilities The AER released a new edition of Directive 007: Volumetric and Infrastructure Requirements (“Directive 007”) and Manual 011: How to Submit Volumetric Data to the AER (“Manual 011”) as part of the geothermal...
New Edition of Directive 056 and Manual 012 – Geothermal and Brine-Hosted Mineral Resources Amendments, AER Bulletin 2023-09
Link to Bulletin SummarizedRules - ApplicationsThe AER released a new edition of Directive 056: Energy Development Applications and Schedules (“Directive 056”) and Manual 012: Energy Development Applications, Procedures, and Schedules (“Manual 012”) as part of the...
Corix Utilities (Foothills Water) Inc. 2023-2025 Revenue Requirements and Rates Application – Interim Rates, AUC Decision 27844-D01-2023
Link to Decision SummarizedWater - RatesApplicationCorix Utilities (Foothills Water) Inc. (“CUI”) applied to the AUC for approval of its 2023-2025 revenue requirement and rates related to its water utility, serving customers in Heritage Point, Alberta.CUI requested a...
ENGIE Development Canada GP Inc. Buffalo Trail Wind Power Project, AUC Decision 27240-D01-2023
Link to Decision SummarizedWind Power - FacilitiesApplicationENGIE Development Canada GP Inc. (“ENGIE”) applied to construct and operate Buffalo Trail South Wind Power Project with a capacity of up to 400 megawatts (“MW”), the Buffalo Trail North 453S Substation and...
AUC Residential Standards of Service and Maximum Investment Levels, AUC Decision 27658-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedMaximum Investment Levels - Cost-of-Service YearApplicationThe AUC considered the 2023 Maximum Investment Levels (“MILs”) for the distribution facility owners (“DFOs”) ENMAX Power Corporation (“EPC”), FortisAlberta Inc. (“FortisAB”), EPCOR...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. 2023 Cost-of-Service Compliance Filing and 2023 Distribution Rates, AUC Decision 27653-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - RatesApplicationEPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. (“EDTI”) made filings in compliance with Decision 26617-D02-2022 and its resulting 2023 distribution rates. The AUC considered 2023 rebasing by way of a negotiated...
Reminder of Closure Spend Reporting Requirements, AER Bulletin 2022-36
Link to Bulletin SummarizedOil and Gas - Closure SpendingUnder Directive 088: Licensee Lifecycle Management, all licensees with inactive inventory are required to meet an annual mandatory closure spend target. Under this directive, each licensee must report to the AER...
Moon Lake Solar Inc. Moon Lake Solar Project, AUC Decision 27433-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedSolar Power - FacilitiesApplicationMoon Lake Solar Inc. (“Moon Lake Solar”), wholly owned and operated by Voltarix Group Inc., applied to the AUC for approval to construct and operate the 25.49-megawatt Moon Lake Solar power plant (the...
Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Trans Mountain Expansion Project Browne Creek Wetland Timing Commitment and Construction Methodology Variance Request, CER Letter Decision No. 176
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - Construction MethodApplicationTrans Mountain Pipeline ULC (“Trans Mountain”) requested a partial variance to its timing commitment concerning Browne Creek and the Browne Creek wetlands, between kilometre post (“KP”) 1100.240 and...
Industrial Heartland Designated Industrial Zone Directive, AER Bulletin 2022-34
Link to Bulletin SummarizedOil and Gas - Industrial Zone DesignationAlberta Environment and Parks released the Industrial Heartland Designated Industrial Zone Directive (the “Heartland Directive”) effective October 1, 2022. The Heartland Directive was developed to...
Hydro One Networks Inc. Application for Approval to Perform Work on International Power Line B3N Circuit Rerouting, CER Filing A8H8F0
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - FacilitiesApplicationHydro One Networks Inc. (“Hydro One”) applied for approval to perform circuit rerouting work at the Sarnia-Scott Transmission Station (“TS”) for the international power line (“IPL”) B3N, located in Sarnia,...
New Functionality Moving to OneStop, AER Bulletin 2022-33
Link to Bulletin SummarizedOil and Gas - Well LicencesThe AER announced new functionality and enhancements to the OneStop platform to be released on November 3, 2022.Well LicensingThe well licensing module in OneStop has been enhanced to accept geothermal well licence...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. Genesee 330P Substation Expansion Project, AUC Decision 27499-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedPower Plant – Expansion and ReconfigurationApplicationTo meet the need identified by the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”), EPCOR Distribution and Transmission Inc. (“EPCOR”) filed facility applications with the AUC requesting...
Trans Mountain Expansion Project Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity OC-065 Request for Partial Relief from Condition 67 (g), CER Letter Decision
Link to Decision SummarizedCold Water Drilling – Relief from Condition 67(g)ApplicationCondition 67(g) of the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity OC-065 for the Coldwater River located at Kilometer Post (“KP”) 954 in Spread 5A requires Trans Mountain...
Validate WIP Information Accuracy, AER Bulletin 2022-29
Link to Bulletin SummarizedWells and Facilities – WIP Information AccuracyIn order to maintain eligibility, Directive 067: Eligibility Requirements for Acquiring and Holding Energy Licences and Approvals, requires licensees to keep accurate information on file,...
SR Scotford Inc. Scotford Solar Power Project, AUC Decision 27314-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedSolar Power Plant ApprovalApplicationSR Scotford Inc (“SR Scotford”) filed an application with the AUC for approval to construct and operate a 58-megawatt solar power plant, designated as the Scotford Solar Power Project (the “Power Plant”)....
Initiation of Stakeholder Consultation Process for AUC Rule 012: Noise Control, AUC Bulletin 2022-08
Link to Bulletin SummarizedFacilities - RulesThe AUC is reviewing its rules to eliminate requirements that may have become outdated or unnecessary and is exploring opportunities to streamline and improve regulation and adjudicative processes.The AUC is initiating a...
Alberta Electric System Operator Application for Approval of the Adjusted Metering Practice Implementation Plan and Associated Section 502.10 of the ISO Rules, AUC Decision 27047-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedISO RulesIn this decision, the AUC refused an application by the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) for approval of the adjusted metering practice (“AMP”) implementation plan. The AUC considered whether the AMP implementation plan and...
Proceeding and Roundtable to Establish Parameters for the Third Generation of Performance-Based Regulation Plans, AUC Bulletin 2022-06
Link to Bulletin SummarizedRates - Performance-Based RegulationThe AUC announced that it will initiate Proceeding 27388 to establish the parameters of the performance-based regulation (“PBR”) plans that will start in 2024 (“PBR3”) for Alberta distribution facility...
Enforcement Staff of the AUC Allegations Against Green Block Mining Corp. Westlock Power Plant Phase 1, AUC Decision 26379-D03-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedEnforcement - ContraventionsIn this decision, the AUC determined that Green Block Mining Corp. (“Green Block”), formerly known as Link Global Technologies Inc., contravened the Hydro and Electric Energy Act (“HEEA”) and Rule 007:...
Direct Energy Regulated Services Amended 2020-2022 Energy Price Setting Plan (Index), AUC Decision 27262-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - ElectricityIn this decision, the AUC approved Direct Energy Regulated Services (“DERS”) amended 2020-2022 energy price setting plan (“EPSP”) Index.After the AUC approved the negotiated settlement agreement (“NSA”) for DERS’ 2020-2022...
AltaLink Management Ltd. Decision on Application for Review and Variance of Decision 26509-D01-2022 (Corrigenda) AltaLink Management Ltd. 2022-2023 GTA, AUC Decision 27246-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedTariff - RatesIn this decision, the AUC denied the application from AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”) for review and variance of Decision 26509-D01-2022 (Corrigenda). AML requested that the AUC review and vary its findings to allow AML to...
Direct Energy Regulated Services DRT and RRT Application for Interim Rates True-Up and 2021 Bad Debt and Late Payment Charge Deferral Account Disposition, AUC Decision 27273-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - EnergyIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from Direct Energy Regulated Services (“DERS”) to true-up its interim rates for the default rate tariff (“DRT”) and the regulated rate tariff (“RRT”) and to dispose of the...
WCSB Alberta Limited Partnership v Alberta Utilities Commission, 2022 ABCA 177
Link to Decision SummarizedPermission to Appeal - LawIn this decision, the Alberta Court of Appeal (“ABCA”) considered three related applications for permission to appeal decisions by the AUC under s. 29 of the Alberta Utilities Commission Act (“AUCA”). Kalina...
Reference re Impact Assessment Act, 2022 ABCA 165
Link to Decision SummarizedReference - Division of PowersIn this decision, the Alberta Court of Appeal (“ABCA”) determined that the Impact Assessment Act (“IAA” or “Act”) and the Physical Activities Regulations (the “Regulations”) are unconstitutional. The ABCA found...
Increased Risk of Wildfire During Drier Seasons, AER Bulletin 2022-15
Link to Bulletin Summarized Fire Season - Directive 060 In this bulletin, issued on April 26, 2022, the AER noted that the wildfire season in Alberta is from March 1 to October 31. Since the oil and gas industry is susceptible to fire across all regions of the...
Update to Master Schedule of Standards and Conditions, AER Bulletin 2022-13
Link to Bulletin Summarized Application Requirements On April 21, 2022, the AER announced that effective May 5, 2022, the Master Schedule of Standards and Conditions (“MSSC”) would be updated to align with the Alberta Grizzly Bear Recovery Plan. Draft applications...
Request for Information Regarding Cryptocurrency Mining Operations Associated With AER-Regulated Activities, AER Bulletin 2022-12
Link to Bulletin Summarized Compliance – Risk Mitigation The AER advised that it is aware of cryptocurrency mining operations running alongside AER-regulated activities. The AER is looking to better understand the situation and work with regulated parties to manage...
Approval of Proposed Amended Section 103.5 of the ISO Rules, AUC Decision 27200-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedISO Rules - Net Settlement InstructionIn this decision, the AUC approved amendments to s. 103.5 of the Independent System Operator (“ISO”) Rules, Net Settlement Instruction, as submitted by the Alberta Electric System Operator...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. 2022 Customer Specific Distribution Access Service Rate for New Customer CS48, AUC Decision 27187-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - RatesIn this decision, the AUC approved a customer specific (“CS”) distribution access service (“DAS”) rate for a new customer (“CS48”) of $73.01 per day, charged by EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc....
Alberta Utilities Commission 2023 Generic Cost of Capital, AUC Decision 27084-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedReturn on EquityIn this decision, the AUC approved a return on equity (“ROE”) of 8.5 per cent and a deemed equity ratio of 37 per cent (39 per cent for Apex Utilities Inc.) (collectively “Parameters”) for 2023 on a final basis. The...
Melcor Developments Ltd., Highview Communities Inc. and Sunset Properties Inc. Complaint Regarding FortisAlberta Inc. Changing Design Standards, AUC Decision 26649-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedComplaint - RatesIn this decision, the AUC dismissed the complaint filed by Melcor Developments Ltd., Highview Communities Inc., and Sunset Properties Inc. (the “Melcor Entities”). The Melcor Entities’ complaint related to changed design...
TransAlta Corp., as Manager of TransAlta Generation Partnership Application for Interim Order Directing AltaLink to Perform Obligations Under O&M Agreement, AUC Decision 27168-D01-2022
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...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. Compliance Filing to Decision 26836-D01-2021, AUC Decision 27153-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Compliance FilingIn this decision, the AUC evaluated EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc.’s (“EDTI”) compliance with the directions issued in Decision 26836-D01-2021 regarding EDTI’s 2022 system access service (“SAS”) Phase 2...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. Compliance Filing to Decision 26836-D01-2021, AUC Decision 27153-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Compliance FilingIn this decision, the AUC evaluated EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc.’s (“EDTI”) compliance with the directions issued in Decision 26836-D01-2021 regarding EDTI’s 2022 system access service (“SAS”) Phase 2...
Calgary District Heating Inc. Exemption from Provisions of the Public Utilities Act, AUC Decision 26717-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedRate Regulation - ExemptionIn this decision, the AUC approved an application from Calgary District Heating Inc. (“CDHI”) requesting that the Downtown District Energy Centre (“DDEC”) be exempt from provisions of the Public Utilities Act...
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ATCO Electric Ltd. Decision on Preliminary Question Application for Review and Variance of Decision 26477-D01-2021, AUC Decision 26895-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedR&V - RatesIn this decision, the AUC denied an application by ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”) to review and vary Decision 26477-D01-2021 (the “Compliance Decision”), a decision on the compliance filing for its 2019 general tariff...
New Alberta Environment and Parks Directive for In Situ Projects with Non-saline Groundwater in Contact with Bitumen, AER Bulletin 2021-39
Link to Bulletin SummarizedOil and Gas - AEP DirectiveOn September 29, 2021, Alberta Environment and Parks (“AEP”) issued Directive for the Assessment of Non-saline Groundwater in Direct Contact with Bitumen for In Situ Operations. This directive sets out requirements...
Consultation on Rule 022: Rules on Costs in Utility Rate Proceedings, AUC Bulletin 2021-018
Link to Bulletin SummarizedStakeholder Consultation - Cost RecoveryThe AUC initiated a review of the rules regarding cost recovery in rates proceedings to improve participation and encourage efficient, issue-focused proceedings. The AUC will focus first on Rule 022:...
Cypress Renewable Energy Centre GP Inc. and Cypress 2 Renewable Energy Centre GP Inc. Cypress Wind Power Project Amendments, AUC Decision 26489-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities – Wind Power In this decision, the AUC approved the application from Cypress Renewables Energy Centre GP Inc. (“Cypress GP”) and Cypress 2 Renewable Energy Centre GP Inc. (“Cypress 2 GP”, collectively, “Cypress”), to alter the...
Battle River Power Coop Code of Conduct Compliance Plan Amendments, AUC Decision 26462-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedCode of Conduct Compliance Plan In this decision, the AUC approved the application from Battle River Power Coop (“Battle River”) to amend its Electric Utilities Act Code of Conduct Regulation Compliance Plan (“Compliance Plan”) subject to a...
BluEarth Renewables Inc. Wheatcrest Solar Project, AUC Decision 26496-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities – Solar Power In this decision, the AUC approved the application from BluEarth Renewables Inc. (“BluEarth”) to construct and operate the Wheatcrest Solar Project, a 60-megawatt solar power plant (the “Power Plant”).ApplicationThe...
Alberta Electric System Operator Bulk and Regional Rate Design Application – Participant Costs, AUC Bulletin 2021-16
Link to Bulletin SummarizedRate Design The Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) will, until October 15, 2021, consult on proposed changes to the design of the bulk and regional rates under its Rate Demand Transmission Service (“Rate DTS”) and the tariff treatment...
Changes to the AUC Participant Involvement Program and Related Information Requirements, AUC Bulletin 2021-15
Link to Bulletin SummarizedProcess - COVID-19 In response to restrictions and public health measures having been lifted in Alberta, the AUC introduced changes to its participant involvement program (“PIP”). These changes reduce the notification period and remove...
Determination of the Compensation Amount to be Paid by EPCOR Distribution and Transmission Inc. to Battle River Cooperative REA Ltd., AUC Decision 26318-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedService Area - Compensation In this decision, the AUC determined that it is reasonable that EPCOR Distribution and Transmission Inc. (“EPCOR”) pays $783,940 in compensation to Battle River Cooperative REA Ltd. (“Battle River”) in relation to...
Ermineskin Cree Nation v the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Attorney General of Canada and Coalspur Mines (Operations Ltd.)
Link to Decision SummarizedAboriginal Rights - Duty to Consult In this decision, the Federal Court decided that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada (the “Minister”) had a duty to consult with Ermineskin Cree Nation (“Ermineskin”) before designating...
Applications for Lanfine North Wind Power Project Connection, AUC Decision 26176-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities – Wind Power In this decision, the AUC approved applications from the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) and facility applications from ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”) and AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”) for the proposed Lanfine...