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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.
WR2 Wind GP Corp. and Wild Rose 2 Wind Inc. Wild Rose 2 Wind Power Project Amendment, AUC Decision 27729-D01-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Facilities – Environmental Application WR2 Wind GP Corp. and Wild Rose 2 Wind Inc. (collectively, “WR2”) filed an application with the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) for approval to amend the Wild Rose 2 Wind...
Qualico Developments West, Reconsideration of the April 20, 2022, Decision, AER Decision 2024 ABAER 007
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Facilities – Environmental Application Qualico Developments West Ltd. (“Qualico”) filed an application, as amended (“Application”), with the Alberta Energy Regulator (“AER”) requesting pursuant to s 33 of the...
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...
Stage 2 of Round 2 Consultation for Potential Changes to AUC Rule 012: Noise Control, AUC Bulletin 2023-01
Link to Bulletin Summarized Facilities - Rules The AUC sought further feedback from stakeholders on possible changes to provisions of Rule 012: Noise Control to improve regulatory and adjudicative...
EQUS REA Ltd. Amendments to the Code of Conduct Regulation Compliance Plan, AUC Decision 28002-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - CCR Application EQUS REA Ltd. (“EQUS”) applied for approval of amendments to its Compliance Plan under s 32 of the Code of Conduct Regulation. The changes...
Increased Monitoring on Pipeline and Gas Infrastructure, AER Bulletin 2023-21
Link to Bulletin Summarized Oil and Gas - Monitoring Due to the release of the movie “How to Blow Up a Pipeline” on April 21, 2023, and its promotion of violent action against oil and gas...
Members of the Concerned Cypress County Owners Group Decision on Preliminary Question – Application for Review of Decision 27240-D01-2023 Buffalo Trail Wind Power Project, AUC Decision 28057-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Review and Variance Application Members of the Concerned Cypress County Owners Group (“CCCOG”) applied for review and variance of Decision 27240-D01-2023...
Foothills Solar GP Inc. Foothills Solar Project, AUC Decision 27486-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Solar Power - Facilities Application Foothills Solar GP Inc. (“Foothills Solar”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Elemental Energy Renewable Inc., applied for permission to...
ATCO Gas, a Division of ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. 2023 Load Balancing Deferral Account Rider L, AUC Decision 28061-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Rates - Load Balancing Deferral Account Application ATCO Gas, a division of ATCO Gas and Pipelines (“ATCO Gas”), requested approval of Rider L, which recovers the load...
Reminder of Migratory Bird Season, AER Bulletin 2023-20
Link to Bulletin Summarized Oil and Gas - Monitoring The AER reminded license holders of the beginning of migratory bird season in Alberta. Licensees must: (i) adhere to their plans to protect...
ATCO Electric Ltd. v Alberta Utilities Commission, 2023 ABCA 129
Link to Decision Summarized Rates - Stranded Assets Application ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”) appealed AUC Decision 21609-D01-2019 regarding ATCO Electric Ltd., Z Factor Adjustment for the 2016 Regional...
Ranchland (Municipal District No. 66) v Alberta Energy Regulator, 2023 ABCA 127
Link to Decision Summarized Permission to Appeal - Jurisdiction Application Ranchland (Municipal District No. 66) applied for permission to appeal a decision made by the AER. The application for...
New Edition of Directive 067, AER Bulletin 2023-19
Link to Bulletin Summarized Oil and Gas - Financial Submissions A new edition of Directive 067: Eligibility Requirements for Acquiring and Holding Energy Licences and Approvals has been published...
ATCO Electric Ltd. Disposal of 2018-2021 Transmission Deferral Accounts and Annual Filing for Adjustment Balances, AUC Decision 26573-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Rates Application ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”) applied for approval of its 2018-2021 transmission direct assigned capital deferral accounts (“DACDAs”) and...
ATCO Electric Ltd. Barrhead Area Fibre Optic Project, AUC Decision 28116-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Facilities - Fort McMurray Telecommunications Application ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”) applied for permission to construct and operate an underground fibre optic cable to...
Monitoring for Snowmelt and Overland Flooding, AER Bulletin 2023-18
Link to Bulletin Summarized Oil and Gas - Monitoring The AER cautioned against the hazards of seasonal snowmelt and resultant overland flooding. Specifically, licensees: (i) must physically inspect...
New Functionality Moving to OneStop, AER Bulletin 2023-17
Link to Bulletin Summarized Facilities - Land Dispositions As of April 20, 2023, new cancellation and objection functionality is available in OneStop’s public lands module. If the AER initiates the...
Greengate Power Corporation Luna Solar+ Project, AUC Decision 27843-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Solar Power - Facilities Application Greengate Power Corporation (“Greengate”) applied for permission to construct and operate the Luna Solar+ Project (the “Project”) on...
Shell Canada Limited Scotford Industrial System Designation Amendment, AUC Decision 27826-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Rates - Stranded Assets Application Shell Canada Ltd. (“Shell”) applied for permission to amend the industrial system designation (“ISD”) of the Scotford Industrial...
2023/24 Orphan Levy Fund – Licensee Liability Rating and Oilfield Waste Liability Programs, AER Bulletin 2023-16
Link to Bulletin Summarized Oil and Gas - Rates With this bulletin, and in accordance with Part 11 of the Oil and Gas Conservation Act (“OGCA”), the AER prescribed an Orphan Fund Levy in the amount...
2023/24 AER Administration Fees (Industry Levy), AER Bulletin 2023-15
Link to Bulletin Summarized Revenue Requirement For 2023/24, the Government of Alberta approved a revenue requirement of $217.4 million to support the operations of the AER. 2023/24 Administration...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. 2023-2025 Transmission Facility Owner General Tariff Application Negotiated Settlement Agreement and Other Matters, AUC Decision 27675-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Rates Application As a transmission facility owner (“TFO”), EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc (“EPCOR”) recovers the costs of providing regulated...
Invitation to Submit a Nomination to Close Inactive Wells & Facilities, AER Bulletin 2023-14
Link to Bulletin Summarized Facilities - Closures On April 3, 2023, the AER started accepting nominations for eligible individuals and groups to close inactive or abandoned oil and gas wells and...
Acestes Power ULC Duchess Solar Project, AUC Decision 27903-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Solar Power - Facilities Application Acestes Power ULC applied to the AUC for permission to construct and operate the 19.8-megawatt Duchess Solar Power Plant Project (the...
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...
New Edition of Directive 065, AER Bulletin 2023-12
Link to Bulletin Summarized Oil and Gas - Applications The AER released a new edition of Directive 065: Resources Applications for Oil and Gas Reservoirs (“Directive 065”). The new edition includes...
AltaLink Management Ltd. Jurassic Solar+ Project Connection, AUC Decision 28064-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Solar Power - Facilities Application AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”) applied to the AUC for approval to alter and connect existing Transmission Line 944L (“Line 944L”)...