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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.
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 Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) generic cost of capital decision...
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 for the fiscal year 2024/25. As a result, the AER prescribed an...
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 operations. The AER published the administration fees allocated according...
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 (“GRA”) regarding its potable water system for the 2023-2027 test years....
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 COM-001-AB-3 (Communications) and COM-002-AB-4 (Operating Personnel...
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 Designations, Hydro Developments and Gas Utility Pipelines (“Rule 007”) to align...
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”)...
The City of Red Deer 2021-2023 Transmission Facility Owner General Tariff Application, AUC Decision 27878-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Rates - True-up Application As a transmission facility owner (“TFO”), the City of Red Deer (“Red Deer”) recovers the costs of providing regulated electric transmission...
2113260 Alberta Ltd. Oyen Community Solar Project Amendments, AUC Decision 27962-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Solar Power - Facilities Application 2113260 Alberta Ltd., operating as Oyen Solar Partners (“OSP”), requested permission to alter the 15-megawatt Oyen Community Solar...
FortisAlberta Inc. Inter-Affiliate Code of Conduct Compliance Plan – Extension to Communication and Training Exemption, AUC Decision 27887-D01-2023
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - ConsultationApplicationFortisAlberta Inc. (“FortisAB”) applied for an extension of the conditional exemption granted in Decision 23089-D01-2018 from section...
Policy Direction Concerning Unpaid Municipal Taxes, AER Bulletin 2023-11
Link to Bulletin SummarizedOil and Gas - MarketsMinisterial Order 043/2023 directed the AER to develop and implement a process that ensures that applicants for a well licence or well licence...
Jurassic Solar GP Ltd. Jurassic Solar+ Project Connection, AUC Decision 28049-D01-2023
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - FacilitiesApplicationIn Decision 27623-D01-2022 (16 November 2022), the AUC approved Jurassic Solar GP Ltd.’s (“Jurassic Solar”) 220-megawatt solar power...
New Edition of Directive 059 and New Manual, AER Bulletin 2023-10
Link to Bulletin SummarizedFiling Requirements - ConsolidationThe AER released new editions of Directive 059: Well Drilling and Completion Data Filing Requirements (“Directive 059”) and its...
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...
Canadian Utilities Limited Transfer of Deerfoot Solar Project and Barlow Solar Project from ATCO Power (2010) Ltd. to Deerfoot Barlow Solar Limited Partnership, AUC Decision 28034-D01-2023
Link to Decision SummarizedSolar Power - FacilitiesApplicationCanadian Utilities Limited (“CUL”), a designated owner of a public utility, applied for approval of the transfer of ownership of all of...
Enforcement Staff of the Alberta Utilities Commission Settlement Agreement with the City of Calgary – Enforcement and Administrative Penalty, AUC Decision 27854-D01-2023
Link to Decision SummarizedMarkets - EnforcementApplicationAUC Enforcement staff requested approval of a settlement agreement with the City of Calgary (“Calgary”). In Proceeding 26615, Calgary...
Amazon Data Services Canada Inc. Emergency Backup Generation Project, AUC Decision 27938-D01-2023
Link to Decision SummarizedEmergency Backup Power Plant – FacilitiesApplicationAmazon Data Services Canada Inc. (“ADS”) applied to construct and operate an emergency backup power generation system...
ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. Franchise Agreement with Red Deer County for the Hamlet of Springbrook, AUC Decision 28058-D01-2023
Link to Decision SummarizedMunicipal Franchise Agreement – FacilitiesApplicationATCO Gas and Pipelines (“ATCO Gas”) applied for approval of a franchise agreement with the Red Deer Municipality (“the...
Hilda Wind G.P. Inc. Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the Hilda Wind Power Plant, AUC Decision 28019-D01-2023
Link to Decision SummarizedFEOC Regulation – MarketsApplicationHilda Wind G.P. Inc. (“Hilda Wind”) filed an application under the Fair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation (“FEOCR”), seeking...
Enforcement Staff of the Alberta Utilities Commission Settlement Agreement with ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd., AUC Decision 27948-D01-2023
Link to Decision SummarizedMarkets - EnforcementsApplicationTCB Welding & Construction Ltd. (“TCB”), a customer of ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. (“AGP”), filed a complaint with AUC Enforcement...
AESO Approval of Proposed New Section 201.10 of the ISO Rules, New Alberta Reliability Standards, and Retirement of Existing Alberta Reliability Standards, AUC Decision 27990-D01-2023
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - RulesApplicationAs required by s 19(4)(b) of the Transmission Regulation, the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) forwarded a recommendation to the AUC...
Mojek Resources Inc. Gage Bitcoin Mine Power Plant, AUC Decision 27527-D01-2023
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - ConsultationApplicationMojek Resources Inc. (“Mojek”) applied for approval to construct and operate a 96-megawatt natural gas-fired power plant designated as...