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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.
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...
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 revenue it requires to provide safe and reliable gas transmission...
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 Regulation (“FEOCR”), seeking permission to share records not available to...
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 450-megawatts (“MW”) solar power plant designated as Rainier Solar Farm,...
Hammerhead Resources Inc. Gold Creek Industrial System Designation, AUC Decision 27771-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - ElectricityApplicationHammerhead Resources Inc. (“Hammerhead”) owns and operates three oil battery facilities and an associated water storage facility (the...
ENMAX Power Corporation Application to Address Noise Complaint at ENMAX No. 28 Substation, AUC Decision 27444-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - ComplianceApplicationA resident close to the ENMAX Power Corporation (“EPC”), No. 28 Substation (the “Substation”) filed a noise complaint. In response to the...
Enerfin Energy Company of Canada Inc. and AltaLink Management Ltd. Winnifred Power Plant Connection Project, AUC Decision 26707-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - FacilitiesApplicationEnerfin Energy Corporation of Canada Inc. (“Enerfin”) has permission to construct and operate the 122.32-megawatt (“MW”) Winnifred Wind...
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...
BER Wheatcrest Solar GP Inc. and AltaLink Management Ltd. Wheatcrest Solar Facility Connection Project, AUC Decision 27543-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - ElectricityApplicationBER Wheatcrest Solar GP Inc. (“BER”) applied to the AUC for approval to construct and operate a new 138-kilovolt one-kilometre...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Facility Owner Tariff, AUC Decision 27696-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - RatesApplicationEPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. (“EDTI”) applied for approval of its 2023 interim transmission facility owner (“TFO”) tariff. EDTI...
ENMAX Power Corporation 2023 Interim Transmission Facility Owner Tariff, AUC Decision 27727-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - ElectricityApplicationENMAX Power Corporation (“EPC”) applied to the AUC for approval of its 2023 interim transmission facility owner (“TFO”) tariff. EPC applied...
Jurassic Solar GP Ltd. Jurassic Solar+ Project, AUC Decision 27623-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedSolar Power - FacilitiesApplicationJurassic Solar GP Ltd. (“Jurassic”) applied to the AUC for approval to construct and operate a 220-megawatt (“MW”) solar power plant, a...
Direct Energy Regulated Services Request for Enforcement of Rule 004 on the ATCO Utilities, AUC Decision 27657-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - MarketsApplicationDirect Energy Regulated Services (“DERS”) filed an application requesting that the AUC enforce Rule 004: Alberta Tariff Billing Code Rules...
Alberta Electric System Operator Bulk, Regional and Modernized Demand Opportunity Service Rate Design Application, AUC Decision 26911-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - ElectricityApplicationThe Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) applied for approval of a new bulk and regional rate design (the “Proposed Rate Design”).In the...
AltaLink Management Ltd., TransCanada Energy Ltd. Saddlebrook Solar and Battery Storage Connection Facility Applications, AUC Decision 27699-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - ElectricityApplicationsTransCanada Energy Ltd. (“TransCanada”) has approval to construct and operate the 102.5-megawatt Saddlebrook Solar and Battery Storage...
City of Grand Prairie Eastlink Centre Power Plant, AUC Decision 27276-D02-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - NoiseApplicationThe City of Grande Prairie (“Grand Prairie”) applied to the AUC for permission to operate the existing 666-kilowatt Eastlink Centre Power...
Invitation for Feedback on Revisions to Directive 088, AER Bulletin 2022-35
Link to Bulletin SummarizedApplications - Closure PlanThe AER proposed updates to Directive 088: Licensee Lifecycle Management (“Directive”) to support the Government of Alberta’s new Liability...
Concord Monarch GP2 Ltd. Monarch Solar Project Battery Energy Storage System Addition, AUC Decision 27191-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedBattery Energy Storage - FacilitiesApplicationConcord Monarch GP2 Ltd. (“Concord Monarch”) filed an application with the AUC for approval to alter the already approved...
Concord Coaldale GP2 Ltd. Coaldale Solar Project Battery Energy Storage System Addition, AUC Decision 27216-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedBattery Energy Storage - FacilitiesApplicationConcord Coaldale GP2 Ltd. (“Concord”) filed an application with the AUC for approval to alter the already approved Coaldale...
TA Alberta Hydro Inc. WaterCharger Battery Storage Facility, AUC Decision 27109-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - Battery Storage FacilityApplicationTA Alberta Hydro Inc. (“TA Hydro”) applied for permission to construct and operate the 180-megawatt (“MW”) WaterCharger...
Georgetown Solar Inc. Georgetown Solar + Energy Storage Project, AUC Decision 27205-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedSolar Power - FacilitiesApplicationGeorgetown Solar Inc. (“Georgetown”) filed applications with the AUC for permission to construct and operate the 230-megawatt Georgetown...
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 City of Calgary Application for Review of Ruling on Confidentiality in Proceeding 26615, AUC Decision 27403-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedReview and VarianceApplicationThe City of Calgary (“Calgary”) filed an application requesting review and variance (“R&V”) of specific findings made by the AUC in an...
Alberta Electric System Operator 2023 Balancing Pool Consumer Allocation Rider F Application, AUC Decision 27694-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - RatesApplicationThe Balancing Pool is a corporation established by s. 75 of the Electric Utilities Act (“EUA”). Under s. 82 of the EUA the Balancing Pool...
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”)...
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...
Alberta Electrical System Operator, RES Forty Mile Wind GP Corp. and AltaLink Management Ltd. Forty Mile Wind Power Plant Connection Applications, AUC Decision 27492-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedWind Power - FacilitiesApplicationsIn Decision 26910-D01-2021, the AUC approved the construction and operation of the Forty Mile Wind Power Project and the Forty Mile 516S...
Alberta Electric System Operator Approval of Proposed Amended Sections 202.6, 306.5 and 306.7 of the ISO Rules, AUC Decision 27604-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - RulesApplicationThe Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) applied to the AUC for approval of amendments to the following Independent System Operator...