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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.
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 its 2023-2025 energy price setting plan ("EPSP"). Decision The AUC...
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 pre-hearing motion in a regulatory appeal of a pipeline licence issued...
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 filed on or after May 2, 2024, must satisfy the existing Rule 007:...
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...
BTG Power Corp. Approval Transfers for Power Plants Near Nevis and Lacombe, AUC Decision 27573-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedApproval TransferApplicationBTG Power Corp. (“BTG”) and Horseshoe Power GP Ltd. (“Horseshoe”) filed applications with the AUC to transfer the approvals related to two...
ATCO Gas Apex Utilities Inc 2023 Cost-of-Service Review, AUC Decision 26616-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity – Gas - RatesApplicationsThis decision deals with the 2023 cost-of-service (“COS”) applications from two natural gas distribution facility owners (“DFOs”),...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. Fibre Optic Cable FO-132, AUC Decision 27472-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedFibre Optic Telecommunications CableApplicationEPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. (“EDTI”) applied for approval to construct and operate an approximately...
ENMAX Power Corporation Southeast Substation Safety Enhancement Project, AUC Decision 27193-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedFlood Mitigation – Electricity Substation Construction Work – The City of Calgary Land Use Bylaws New Buildings in FloodwayApplicationENMAX Power Corporation (“EPC”)...
Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC (Trans Mountain) Application for Approval of 2021 Depreciation Study Technical Update, Letter Decision A8G2J1
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities – Oil Pipeline - Depreciation Calculation – Future Capital ExpenditureApplicationOn 27 April 2020, the CER issued a Letter Decision and Toll Order approving...
ITC Lake Erie Connector LLC ITC Lake Erie Connector International Power Line 2021 Variance Request, Conditions 2 and 5 of Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity EC-056, Letter Decision A8G1D0
Link to Decision SummarizedCondition Variation - Engagement and Consultation with Indigenous Peoples -Reassessing Prior DecisionsApplicationOn June 26, 2017, the NEB issued Certificate EC-056 (the...
Wilson Creek Energy Corp. Wilson Creek Power Plant and Connection Order, AUC Decision 27249-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - Noise Impact – Noise MitigationApplicationsWilson Creek Energy Corp. (“WCEC”) filed applications for approval to construct and operate an 8.8 megawatt (“MW”)...
Oldman 2 Wind Farm Limited Application for Order Permitting Sharing Records not Available to Public Regarding the Oldman 2 Wind Farm and Wintering Hills Wind Power Plant, AUC Decision 27537-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedFair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation – Sharing of RecordsApplicationOldman 2 Wind Farm Limited (“Oldman 2”) applied for the preferential sharing of records that...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. 2022 Customer Specific Distribution Access Service and System Access Service Rate Update for Customer CS21, AUC Decision 27493-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity Facilities - RatesApplicationCustomer CS21, an existing customer of EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. (“EPCOR”) in the customer specific (“CS”) rate...