Link to Decision SummarizedR&V - Rates The AUC dismissed the application from the Cambridge Park Home Owners Association (“Home Owners”) for a review and variance (“R&V”) of Decision 26429-D01-2021 (the “Review Application”).BackgroundIn Decision...
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Lathom Solar GP Ltd. Lathom Solar Project, AUC Decision 26538-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedSolar – Facilities In this decision, the AUC approved an application from Lathom Solar LP, on behalf of its general partner Lathom Solar GP Ltd. (“Lathom Solar”) for permission to construct and operate the Lathom Solar Project (the...
Enterprise Solar GP Ltd. Enterprise Solar Project, AUC Decision 26322-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities – Solar Power In this decision, the AUC approved applications from Enterprise Solar GP Inc. (“Enterprise Solar”) for permission to construct and operate the Enterprise Solar Project (the “Project”).ApplicationsThe Project consists...
Rate Rider Phase of the Utility Payment Deferral Program, AUC Bulletin 2021-14
Link to Bulletin SummarizedRates - COVID-19 The Utility Payment Deferral Program (“UPDP”) was announced by the Government of Alberta in March of 2020 to alleviate some of the financial hardship directly related to the COVID-19 pandemic. It provided Albertans with the...
Syncrude Canada Ltd. Transfer of Licences to Suncor Energy Operating Inc., AUC Decision 26614-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - Permits In this decision, the AUC approved transferring the licenses to operate four transmission lines and two substations from Syncrude Canada Ltd. (“Syncrude”) to Suncor Energy Operating Inc. (“SESOI”). The AUC saw no need to...
FortisAlberta Inc. 2022 Phase II Distribution Tariff Application, AUC Decision 25916-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Distribution In this decision, the AUC addressed the 2022 Phase II distribution tariff application filed by FortisAlberta Inc. (“FortisAB”). Subject to certain modifications, the AUC approved FortisAB’s proposals regarding...
Improvements to Municipal Franchise Agreement Applications, AUC Bulletin 2021-13
Link to Bulletin SummarizedMunicipal Franchise Fee Applications The AUC introduced improvements to the application and approval process for municipal franchise agreements. The changes will reduce the regulatory burden and improve efficiency and limit the review time...
Neyaskweyahk Sundancer GP Ltd. Neyaskweyahk Sundancer Solar Project Phase 2 Expansion, AUC Decision 26372-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedSolar – Facilities In this decision, the AUC approved an application from Neyaskweyahk Sundancer GP Ltd. (“Neyaskweyahk”) to construct an expansion of the existing Neyaskweyahk Sundancer Solar Project (the “Project”), operate the expanded...
Capital Power Generation Services Inc. Genesee Unit 3 Power Plant Alteration, AUC Decision 26457-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - Facilities In this decision, the AUC approved the application from Capital Power Generation Services Inc. (“Capital Power”) to alter the Genesee Unit 3 Power Plant.Capital Power applied for the alteration to allow for the...
Alberta Electric System Operator Approval of Retirement for Alberta Reliability Standard VAR-002-WECC-AB-1, AUC Decision 26542-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - Markets 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 VAR-002-WECC-AB-1,...
ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. Pipeline Transfer to NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd., AUC Decision 26189-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedGas - Facilities In this decision, the AUC approved applications from ATCO Pipelines, a division of ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd., for the sale and transfer, to NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. (“NGTL”), of a 29.9-km segment of the Pioneer Pipeline...
Invitation for Feedback on Directives 055 and 058, AER Bulletin 2021-24
Link to Bulletin SummarizedOil and Gas The AER requested feedback on new editions of Directive 055: Storage Requirements for the Upstream Petroleum Industry and Directive 058: Oilfield Waste Management Requirements for the Upstream Petroleum Industry. These directives...
Hydro-Québec TransÉnergie Application to Construct an Interconnection Power Line Appalaches-Maine Interconnection Power Line Project, CER Letter Decision A7T7Y8
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - Electricity In this decision, the CER issued electricity Permit EP-305 (the "Permit") to Hydro-Québec TransÉnergie ("HQT"). The Permit allows HQT to construct and operate a 103 kilometer ("km") long +/- 320 kilovolt ("kV")...
Amendments to AUC Rule 016, AUC Bulletin 2021-11
Link to Bulletin SummarizedReview and Variance- Efficiency The AUC has amended Rule 016: Review of Commission Decisions as part of its continuous effort to implement process efficiencies identified in the Report of the AUC Procedures and Processes Review Committee....
Amendments to AUC Rule 001, AUC Bulletin 2021-10
Link to Bulletin SummarizedRates Proceedings - Efficiency On April 27, 2021, the AUC approved amendments to Rule 001: Rules of Practice applicable to proceedings registered on or after May 17, 2021.In 2020 the AUC accepted 29 of the recommendations of the Report of...
NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. Application for the West Path Delivery 2022, CER Letter Decision F36C3 Filing C12756
Link to Decision SummarizedNatural Gas On 1 June 2020, NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. (“NGTL”) filed its application for permission to construct and operate the West Path Delivery 2022 (the “Project”), (the “Application”). NGTL requested an exemption from the provisions...
AltaLink Management Ltd. 2016-2018 Deferral Accounts Reconciliation Compliance with Directions from Decision 24681-D01-2020 and Decision 25369-D01-2020, AUC Decision 26278-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedCompliance Filing - Rates In this decision, the AUC found that AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”) had complied with the AUC’s directions issued in Decision 24681-D01-2020 and Decision 25369-D01-2020. The AUC further approved carrying costs on...
Amendments to AUC Rule 005 will Reduce Regulatory Burden and Improve Efficiency, AUC Bulletin 2021-07
Link to Bulletin SummarizedBulletin The AUC approved amendments to Rule 005: Annual Reporting Requirements of Financial and Operational Results with an effective date of March 31, 2021. The AUC undertook the changes as part of its initiative to improve regulatory...
Repeal of Rule 030: Compliance with the Code of Conduct Regulation, AUC Bulletin 2021-06
Link to Bulletin SummarizedBulletin On November 5, 2020, amendments to the Code of Conduct Regulation were enacted. With these changes, the AUC has repealed Rule 030: Compliance with the Code of Conduct Regulation to streamline compliance reporting and align the...
New Performance Standards for Procession Costs and Stage One Review and Variance Applications, AUC Bulletin 2021-05
Link to Bulletin SummarizedBulletin In accordance with its commitment to reduce red tape by eliminating unnecessary applications, procedures, and delays, the AUC has established new internal performance standards and timelines for processing costs and stage one review...
ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. 2020 General Rate Application Phase II Compliance Filing, AUC Decision 26283-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Compliance Filing In this decision, the AUC considered ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. (“ATCO”)’s compliance with the AUC’s directions issued in Decision 25428-D01-2021 regarding ATCO Gas’ 2020 general rate application Phase...
2022 Generic Cost of Capital, AUC Decision 26212-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Return on Equity In this decision, the AUC set out the return on equity (“ROE”) of 8.5 per cent and deemed equity ratio of 37 per cent (39 per cent for Apex Utilities Inc.) collectively referred to as “parameters” for the year 2022...
Stakeholder Consultations to Evaluate Performance-Based Regulation In Alberta And To Determine Process To Establish 2023 Rates For Distribution Facility Owners, AUC Bulletin 2021-04
Link to Bulletin SummarizedBulletin Rates for the electric and natural gas distribution facility owners (“DFOs”) under the jurisdiction of the AUC are currently regulated under performance-based regulation (“PBR”) plans established in Decision 20414-D01-2016 (Errata)....
Trans Mountain Expansion Project Reasons for Decision MO-002-2021, CER Letter Decision
Link to Decision SummarizedInterjurisdictional Immunity - Federal Paramountcy This Order provided the CER’s reasons for granting Motion C10426 (the “Motion”), filed by Trans Mountain on December 15, 2020. The CER granted to Trans Mountain: (i) relief from obtaining...
Pembina Gas Services Ltd. Kakwa River Gas Plant Industrial System Designation, AUC Decision 26117-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedIndustrial System Designation In this Decision, the AUC approved the application from Pembina Gas Services Ltd. (“Pembina”) for an industrial system designation (“ISD”) that encompassed electric facilities at the Kakwa River Gas Plant...
Amendments to AUC Rule 019, AUC Bulletin 2021-03
Link to Bulletin Summarized The AUC approved amendments to Rule 019: Specified Penalties for Contravention of ISO Rules. The changes are effective as of March 1, 2021.On December 17, 2020, the AUC initiated a rule-review process in which it sought feedback from...
Trans Mountain Expansion Project Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity OC-065 Austeville Properties Ltd. Detailed Route Hearing MH-023-2020, CER Letter Decision
Link to Decision SummarizedPipelines - Route Hearings BackgroundOn December 16, 2013, Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC (“Trans Mountain”) filed an application with the National Energy Board (“NEB”) under section 52 of the National Energy Board Act (“NEB Act”) for a...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. 2021 System Access Service Rate Update, AUC Decision 26256-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRates In this decision, the AUC approved the application from EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. (“EPCOR”) for an update to its 2021 system access service (“SAS”) rates, effective April 1, 2021.Background and Details of...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. 2021 System Access Service Rate Update, AUC Decision 26256-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRates In this decision, the AUC approved the application from EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. (“EPCOR”) for an update to its 2021 system access service (“SAS”) rates, effective April 1, 2021.Background and Details of...
Enbridge Pipelines Inc. Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Between Enbridge and URICA, AUC Decision 26257-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation - Sharing of Records In this decision, the AUC granted the application from Enbridge Pipelines Inc. (“Enbridge”) for an order to permit the sharing of records pertaining to the electricity and...
AUC Distribution System Inquiry – Final Report, AUC Proceeding 24116
Link to Report SummarizedDistribution Systems - Energy Storage - DERs This is the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”)’s final report on the Distribution System Inquiry.SummaryIn Alberta, it is not uncommon to hear electric utility customers complain about steadily...
The Explorers and Producers Association of Canada Application to Extend the NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. Gas Transportation Temporary Service Protocol Tariff Provision, CER Letter Decision
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Temporary Service Protocol In this decision, the CER denied the Application from the Explorers and Producers Association of Alberta (“EPAC”) 28 July 2020 application to extend the NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. (“NGTL”) Gas...
FortisAlberta Application for Orders Confirming Boundaries of FortisAlberta Inc. Exclusive Municipal Franchise Areas, AUC Decision 25644-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedMunicipal Franchise Areas - Rural Electrification Associations In this decision, the AUC considered an application under Section 29 of the Hydro and Electric Energy Act (“HEEA”) from FortisAlberta Inc. (“FortisAB”) concerning the boundaries...
EPCOR Distribution and Transmission Inc. 2021 Customer Specific Distribution Access Service Rate Update for an Existing Customer (CS24), AUC Decision 26231-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRates In this decision, the AUC approved EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc.’s (“EPCOR”) updated 2021 customer specific (“CS”) distribution access service (“DAS”) rate for an existing customer CS24.).BackgroundThe CS rate class...
Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Application for the Edmonton Terminal Tanks 20, 21 and 22 Deactivation Project Order MO-003-2021, CER Letter Decision
Link to Decision SummarizedDeactivation of Facilities - Onshore Piping Regulations In this decision, the CER approved the application from Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC (“Trans Mountain”) to deactivate the Edmonton Terminal Tanks 20, 21 and 22 (the “Project”), pursuant...
Proposed Amendments to AUC Rule 016, AUC Bulletin 2021-02
Link to Bulletin Summarized As part of the effort to implement process efficiencies identified in the Report of the AUC Procedures and Process Review Committee, the AUC proposes amendments to Rule 016: Review of Commission Decisions.Proposed ChangesIn consideration of...
Proposed Amendments to AUC Rule 005 Schedules, AUC Bulletin 2021-01
Link to Bulletin SummarizedRegulatory Efficiency The government of Alberta introduced the Red Tape Reduction Act to reduce regulatory burden and improve regulatory efficiency. As part of this, the AUC is reviewing its rules to reduce regulatory requirements.The AUC...
TransAlta Corporation Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public, AUC Decision 26179-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedMarket Oversight and Enforcement - FEOC In this decision, the AUC approved the application from TransAlta Corporation, its subsidiaries TransAlta Generation Partnership and TransAlta Cogeneration Ltd. as general partner and on behalf of...
ATCO Gas and Pipelines 2020 GRA Phase II, AUC Decision 25428-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates In this decision, the AUC addressed Phase II of a 2020 general rate application (“GRA”) filed by ATCO Gas, a distribution division of ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd (“ATCO Gas”). The AUC approved ATCO Gas’:(a) cost-of-service study...
FortisAlberta Inc. 2021 Annual Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, AUC Decision 25843-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Performance-Based Regulation In this decision, the AUC considered the 2021 annual performance-based regulation rate (“PBR”) adjustment filing from FortisAlberta Inc. (“Fortis”). The AUC approved the 2021 distribution rates, options...
ENMAX Power Corporation 2021 Annual Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, AUC Decision 25865-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Performance-Based Regulation In this decision, the AUC considered the 2021 annual performance-based regulation (“PBR”) rate adjustment filing from ENMAX Power Corporation (“ENMAX”). The AUC approved the 2021 distribution service...
ENMAX Energy Corporation – Decision on 2021 Interim Regulated Rate Option Non-Energy Tariff, AUC Decision 25949-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedInterim Rates - RRO Non-energy Interim Rates -RRO Non-energyIn this decision the AUC approved the current regulated rate tariff non-energy rates as interim rates for ENMAX Energy Corporation (“ENMAX”), effective January 1, 2021.AUC...
ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. 2021 Annual Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, AUC Decision 25863-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Performance-Based Regulation In this decision, the AUC considered the 2021 annual performance-based regulation (“PBR”) rate adjustment filing from ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. (“ATCO”). Customer and retailer terms and conditions...
ATCO Electric Ltd. 2021 Annual Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, AUC Decision 25864-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Performance-Based Regulation In this decision, the AUC considered the 2021 annual performance-based regulation (“PBR”) rate adjustment filing from ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”). The AUC approved the 2021 options and riders, the 2021...
Alberta Electric System Operator – Decision on 2021 Independent System Operator Tariff Update, AUC Decision 26054-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedISO Tariff In this decision, the AUC approved the application from the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) for its 2021 update to the Independent System Operator (“ISO”) tariff.BackgroundIn its application, the AESO requested approval...
Salt Box Coulee Water Supply Company Ltd. – Decision on Terms and Conditions for Calling Horse Estates Co-operative Association Ltd., AUC Decision 25849-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedWater Supply - Terms and Conditions In this decision, the AUC approved Salt Box Coulee Water Supply Company Ltd.’s (“Salt Box”) terms and conditions (“T&Cs”) of service for Calling Horse Estates Co-operative Association Limited...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. 2021 Annual Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, AUC Decision 25866-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Performance-Based Regulation In this decision, the AUC considered the 2021 annual performance-based regulation (“PBR”) rate adjustment filing from EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. (“EPCOR”). The AUC determined that:(a) The...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. 2021 Annual Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, AUC Decision 25866-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Performance-Based Regulation In this decision, the AUC considered the 2021 annual performance-based regulation (“PBR”) rate adjustment filing from EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. (“EPCOR”). The AUC determined that:(a) The...
BER Hand Hills Wind GP Inc. – Amendment to the Hand Hills Wind Project, AUC Decision 22843-D04-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - Wind Power Project In this decision, the AUC approved an application from BER Hand Hills Wind GP Inc. (“BER Hand Hills”) for amendments to a previously approved but not yet constructed wind power project designated as the Hand...
Apex Utilities Inc. 2021 Annual Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, AUC Decision 25867-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedInterim Approval In this decision the AUC considered the 2021 annual performance-based regulation (“PBR”) rate adjustment filing from Apex Utilities Inc., formerly AltaGas Utilities Inc. (“Apex” or “AUI”), and approved the following:(a) The...