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These articles cover the details of various decisions made by the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), and the Canada Energy Regulator (CER). Browse our searchable archives below.
EPCOR Energy Alberta GP Inc. 2023-2024 Non-Energy Regulated Rate Tariff, AUC Decision 28457-D02-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Electricity – Rates Application EPCOR Energy Alberta GP Inc. (“EEA”) filed an application requesting approval of its 2023-2025 regulated rate tariff (“RRT”) non-energy charges, price schedules and miscellaneous fees,...
ENMAX Power Corporation Recovery of Land and Property Rights Tribunal Order Payments Related to Remington Lands Matter, AUC Decision 28911-D01-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Rates – Knowledge Exception Application ENMAX Power Corporation (“EPC”) applied to recover, in its 2025 revenue requirement, the amount of $13.63 million related to EPC’s obligations to pay Remington Development...
Market Surveillance Administrator Application to Make Public a Record that Identifies a Market Participant by Name, AUC Decision 29038-D01-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Offer Control – Calculation Method Application The Market Surveillance Administrator ("MSA") filed an application requesting the Alberta Utilities Commission ("AUC") to determine whether its decision to name a market...
Northstone Power Corp. Removal of the Nighttime Restriction and Implementation of Noise Mitigation at the Elmworth Generation Station, AUC Decision 28897-D01-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Noise Control – Deferred Facility Status Application Pursuant to Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) Approval 28306-D02-2023 ("Approval"), Northstone Power Corp. (“Northstone”) is the operator of the Elmworth...
Sabo v AltaLink Management Ltd, 2024 ABCA 179
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Authority – Compensation Award Application On appeal from AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”), the Alberta Court of Appeal (“ABCA”) considered whether the Land and Property Rights Tribunal (the "Board") had the...
AUC-Initiated Review Under the Reopener Provision of the 2018-2022 Performance-Based Regulation Plans for ATCO Electric and ATCO Gas, AUC Decision 28300-D01-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF PBR-Plans - Rate Adjustment Application This proceeding was a review initiated by the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) under the reopener provisions of the ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”) and ATCO Gas and Pipelines...
DERS 2023-2025 EPSP Minor Amendment, AUC Decision 28902-D01-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Rates - Adjustment Application The AUC approved the request from Direct Energy Regulated Services ("DERS") to amend the Confidential Schedule E of...
Judd v Alberta Energy Regulator, 2024 ABCA 154
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Appeal – Production of Records Application Michael Judd ("Appellant") appealed a decision by the Alberta Energy Regulator (“AER”) that denied his...
AUC Consultation on Rule 007 and Enhanced Interim Information Requirements, Bulletin 2024-08
Link to Bulletin Summarized Download Summary in PDF Electricity Generation Inquiry – Facility Applications AUC Consultation on Rule 007 All new power plant and energy storage facility applications...
Complaint of Suncor Energy Inc. in Respect of Section 203.1 of the Independent System Operator Rules, Offers and Bids for Energy, Ex.29009-X0002.01 in AUC Proceeding 29009
Link to Notice Summarized Download Summary in PDF Electricity – FEOC Complaint On April 30, 2024, Suncor Energy Inc. (“Suncor”) filed a complaint with the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”),...
TransAlta Corporation v Alberta (Environment and Parks), 2024 ABCA 127
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Statutory Appeal – Confidentiality Application The Minister of Environment and Parks ("AEP" or "Crown") appealed a decision of the case management...
Market Surveillance Administrator Notice of Investigation of the Alberta Electric System Operator, Ex. 28829-X0060 in AUC Proceeding 28829
Link to Notice Summarized Download Summary in PDF Electricity – Transmission System Performance On April 12, 2024, the Market Surveillance Administrator (“MSA”) filed with the Alberta Utilities...
Alberta Electric System Operator Application for Revised Adjusted Metering Practice Implementation Plan and Related Amendments to Independent System Operator Tariff and Rules, AUC Decision 28441-D02-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Electricity – Rules Application The Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) applied for approval of a revised adjusted metering practice (“AMP”)...
FortisAlberta Inc. v. Alberta Utilities Commission, 2024 ABCA 110
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Statutory Appeal - Rates Application FortisAlberta Inc. ("Fortis") applied to the Alberta Court of Appeal (“ABCA”) for permission to appeal an...
2024/25 Orphan Fund Levy/LLR and OWL Programs, AER Bulletin 2024-08
Link to Bulletin Summarized Download Summary in PDF Oil and Gas – Abandonment The Government of Alberta approved a levy of $135 million to fund the Orphan Well Association’s (“OWA”) operating budget...
2024/25 AER Administration Fees (Industry Levy), AER Bulletin 2024-07
Link to Bulletin Summarized Download Summary in PDF Oil and Gas – Revenue Requirement For 2024/25, the Government of Alberta approved a revenue requirement of $225.2 million to support the AER’s...
EMCOR Utility (2035570 Alberta Ltd.) 2023-2027 General Rate Application, AUC Decision 28055-D02-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Water – Review and Variance Application EMCOR Utility (2035570 Alberta Ltd.) (“EMCOR”) applied for approval of its general rate application...
Alberta Electric System Operator Approval of Amended Alberta Reliability Standard COM-001-AB-3 and COM-002-AB-4, AUC Decision 28904-D01-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Electricity – Rules Application The Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) forwarded proposed changes to the Alberta reliability standards...
AUC Updates to Rule 007, AUC Bulletin 2024-06
Link to Bulletin Summarized Download Summary in PDF Facilities – Applications The AUC updated Rule 007: Applications for Power Plants, Substations, Transmission Lines, Industrial System...
ATCO Pipelines, a division of ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. 2024-2026 General Rate Application Negotiated Settlement Agreement and Excluded Matters, Decision 28369-D01-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Gas – Rates Application ATCO Pipelines (“ATCO”) filed its general rate application (“GRA”) for 2024-2026, seeking AUC approval of the amount of...
Pivotal Energy Partners Inc. Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the Bantry Power Plant and Parkland Power Plant, AUC Decision 28894-D01-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Rates - Electricity Application Pivotal Energy Partners Inc. (“Pivotal Energy”) applied under s 3 of the Fair, Efficient and Open Competition...
Kinbrook Solar, GP Inc. and Solar Krafte Utilities Inc. Rainier Solar Farm, AUC Decision 28439-D01-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Rates - Electricity Application Kinbrook Solar, GP Inc. and Solar Krafte Utilities Inc. (the “Applicants”) applied to construct and operate a...
ENMAX Power Corporation 2024 Annual Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, AUC Decision 28575-D02-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Rates - Electricity Application ENMAX Power Corporation (“ENMAX”) submitted its 2024 annual performance-based regulation (“PBR”) rate adjustment...
ATCO Gas 2024 Annual Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, AUC Decision 28569-D02-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF PBR-Rates - Gas Application ATCO Gas (“AG”) submitted its 2024 annual performance-based regulation (“PBR”) rate adjustment filing pursuant to the...
Airport City East Ltd. Airport City Solar Project, AUC Decision 27885-D01-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Facilities – Duty to Consult Application Airport City Solar East Ltd. (“ACSE”) requested approval to construct and operate the 112-megawatt (“MW”)...
Amendments to Rule 027, AUC Bulletin 2024-05
Link to Bulletin Summarized Download Summary in PDF Power - Law The AUC amended Rule 027: Specified Penalties for Contravention of Reliability Standards ("Rule 027") to include the reliability...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. 2024 Annual Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, AUC Decision 28581-D02-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Rates - Electricity Application EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. (“EDTI”) submitted its 2024 annual performance-based regulation (“PBR”)...
Peace River Energy Project Inc. Peace River Energy Project and Interconnection, AUC Decision 28616-D01-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Rates - Electricity Application Peace River Energy Project Inc. (“PREP”) applied for approval to construct and operate the 4.99-megawatt (“MW”)...
Aura Power Renewables Ltd. Peace Butte Solar Farm and Battery Storage Project, AUC Decision 28259-D01-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Facilities - Solar Application Aura Power Renewable Ltd. (“Aura Power”) applied for approval to construct and operate the 230-megawatt (“MW”)...
ATCO Electric Ltd. 2024 Annual Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, AUC Decision 28570-D02-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Facilities - Solar Application ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”) submitted its 2024 annual performance-based regulation (“PBR”) rate adjustment filing...