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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.
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,...
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 filing pursuant to the provisions of the third generation PBR (“PBR3”)...
New Functionality Moving to OneStop, AER Bulletin 2022-33
Link to Bulletin SummarizedOil and Gas - Well LicencesThe AER announced new functionality and enhancements to the OneStop platform to be released on November 3, 2022.Well LicensingThe well licensing...
ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. Franchise Agreement with Red Deer County for the Hamlet of Springbrook, AUC Decision 27722-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedGas - Municipal Franchise FeeApplicationATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. (“AGP”) applied for approval to establish a natural gas franchise agreement (the “Agreement”) with Red...
Big Sky Solar GP Inc. Big Sky Solar Project, AUC Decision 27594-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - Solar PowerApplicationBig Sky Solar GP Inc. (“Big Sky”) applied for permission to construct and operate the 140-megawatt Big Sky Solar Power Plant (the “Power...
Pure Environmental Waste Management Ltd. Applications 1614037, 1784753, 1809825, 1928016, 1928017, 1928430, 30602032, 30608918, and 30608934 Hangingstone Project, 2022 ABAER 004
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - Oil and GasApplicationPure Environmental Waste Management Ltd. (“Pure”) operates the Hangingstone oilfield waste management project located about 25...
New Edition of Directive 065, AER Bulletin 2022-32
Link to Bulletin SummarizedOil and Gas - Resources ApplicationsOn October 19, 2022, the AER released a new edition of Directive 065: Resources Applications for Oil and Gas Reservoirs (“Directive...
New Guidance on Applications Under the Water Conservation Policy for Upstream Oil and Gas Operations, AER Bulletin 2022-31
Link to Bulletin SummarizedOil and Gas Facilities – Water ConservationOn October 11, 2022, the AER released Manual 025: Applications Under the Water Conservation Policy for Upstream Oil and Gas...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. Genesee 330P Substation Expansion Project, AUC Decision 27499-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedPower Plant – Expansion and ReconfigurationApplicationTo meet the need identified by the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”), EPCOR Distribution and Transmission...
DND Consultants eStruxture Data Centers, CAL-2 Data Center Facility, Four (4) Backup Diesel Generators, Thermal Power Plant Application, AUC Decision 27614-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedPower Plant – Diesel GeneratorsApplicationeStruxture Data Centers (“eStruxture”) filed an application with the AUC for approval to construct and operate a 12-megawatt...
DND Consultants eStruxture Data Centers, Upgrading Existing Data Center Facility and Addition of One Generator, Thermal Power Plant Application, AUC Decision 27603-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedPower Plant – Diesel GeneratorsApplicationeStruxture Data Centers (“eStruxture”) applied for approval to expand the CAL-1 power plant (the “Power Plant”) by adding one...
Cascade Power GP Ltd. Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the Cascade Power Plant, AUC Decision 27629-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedFEOC Regulation – Sharing of RecordsApplicationCascade Power GP Ltd (“Cascade Power”) filed an application under the Fair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation...
New Edition Directive 068, AER Bulletin 2022-30
Link to Bulletin SummarizedSecurity DepositsOn October 3, 2022, the AER released a new edition of Directive 068: Security Deposits (“Directive 068”). The new edition includes administrative updates...
Trans Mountain Expansion Project Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity OC-065 Request for Partial Relief from Condition 67 (g), CER Letter Decision
Link to Decision SummarizedCold Water Drilling – Relief from Condition 67(g)ApplicationCondition 67(g) of the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity OC-065 for the Coldwater River located...
Stakeholder Consultation Regarding the Standards of Service for New Home Connections and Associated Maximum Investment Levels for 2023-2028 – Update, AUC Bulletin 2022-11
Link to Bulletin SummarizedConsultation - Standards of ServiceThe AUC will initiate an AUC proceeding for formal examination of new home connections and associated cost responsibilities of the...
Validate WIP Information Accuracy, AER Bulletin 2022-29
Link to Bulletin SummarizedWells and Facilities – WIP Information AccuracyIn order to maintain eligibility, Directive 067: Eligibility Requirements for Acquiring and Holding Energy Licences and...
Kingston Midstream and Secure Energy Joint Submission on Disposition of Kingston’s Review Application and Order MO-020-2021, CER Letter Decision
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities – Amendment Order – Discontinuation of ReviewApplicationIn a previous decision, the CER found Kingston Midstream Westspur Limited (“Kingston”) to be in breach...
Kiwetinohk Energy Corp. Homestead Solar Energy Project, AUC Decision 27345-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedSolar - FacilitiesApplicationKiwetinohk Energy Corp. (“KEC”) filed applications with the AUC for approval to construct and operate the 400-megawatt Homestead solar power...
Invitation for Feedback on Proposed New Requirements for Brine-Hosted Mineral Resource Development and Directive 056, AER Bulletin 2022-28
Link to Bulletin SummarizedBrine-Hosted Mineral ResourcesThe AER sought feedback on a new Draft Directive: Brine-Hosted Mineral Resource Development. The draft directive is proposed in response to...
ATCO Power (2010) Ltd. Empress Solar Power Plant Amendment, AUC Decision 27572-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedSolar - FacilitiesApplicationATCO Power (2010) Ltd (“ATCO Power”) has approval to construct and operate a power plant, which contains up to 115,492 bi-facial solar...
ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. 2022 Unaccounted-For Gas Rider D and Rider P, AUC Decision 27583-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedGas - RatesApplicationATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. (“ATCO Gas”) filed an application with the AUC requesting approval of its 2022-2023 unaccounted-for gas (“UFG”) Rider D...
ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. Disposition of Land Parcel 6090JK;2, AUC Decision 27580-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedApproval - Sale of Land ParcelApplicationATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. (“AGPL”) filed an application with the AUC requesting the AUC to either approve the disposition of a...
Apex Utilities Inc. 2022-2023 Unaccounted-For Gas Rider E and Rider H, AUC Decision 27552-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedGas - RatesApplicationApex Utilities Inc. (“Apex”) applied for approval of its 2022-2023 unaccounted-for gas (“UFG”) Rider E and Rider H, effective November 1, 2022. Apex...
Hydrogen Inquiry Final Report, AUC Proceedings 27256
Link to Report SummarizedHydrogenThe Government of Alberta issued an Order-in-Council 70/2022 directing the AUC to inquire into and report to the Minister of Energy on matters relating to hydrogen...
New Edition of Manual 002: Drilling Waste Inspections, AER Bulletin 2022-27
Link to Bulletin SummarizedDrilling Waste InspectionsOn September 6, 2022, the AER released a new Manual 002: Drilling Waste Inspections (“Manual 002”), replacing the 2012 edition. Manual 2 is...
SR Scotford Inc. Scotford Solar Power Project, AUC Decision 27314-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedSolar Power Plant ApprovalApplicationSR Scotford Inc (“SR Scotford”) filed an application with the AUC for approval to construct and operate a 58-megawatt solar power...