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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.
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:...
Complaint of Suncor Energy Inc. in Respect of Section 203.1 of the Independent System Operator Rules, Offers and Bids for Energy, Ex.29009-X0002.01 in AUC Proceeding 29009
Link to Notice Summarized Download Summary in PDF Electricity – FEOC Complaint On April 30, 2024, Suncor Energy Inc. (“Suncor”) filed a complaint with the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”), pursuant to ss 25(1)(b)(ii) and (iii) (electricity market participant...
TransAlta Corporation v Alberta (Environment and Parks), 2024 ABCA 127
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Statutory Appeal – Confidentiality Application The Minister of Environment and Parks ("AEP" or "Crown") appealed a decision of the case management judge ordering the production of eight records ("Disputed...
AltaLink Management Ltd. Application for 2022 Debt Issuance, AUC Decision 27494-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedPublic Utilities Act - Section 101ApplicationAltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”), in its capacity as the general partner of AltaLink, L.P., (“ALP”), filed a debt issuance...
Acestes Power ULC Tilley Solar Project, AUC Decision 27319-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedSolar Power - FacilitiesApplicationAcestes Power ULC (“Acestes”) applied to construct and operate the 23.6-megawatt Tilley Solar Project (the “Project”) and to connect the...
Invitation for Feedback on Revisions to Draft Directive 077, AER Bulletin 2022-24
Link to Bulletin SummarizedOil and Gas - FacilitiesThe AER requested feedback on updates to Directive 077: Pipelines – Requirements and Reference Tools. The draft directive is available on the AER...
FortisAlberta Inc. Application Respecting the Refund of the Fortis Street Light Investment, AUC Decision 27067-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - RatesApplicationFortisAlberta Inc. (“FortisAB”) filed an application with the AUC seeking advice and direction on the issue of to whom the street light...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. Phase 2 Distribution Tariff Application, AUC Decision 27018-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - RatesApplicationEPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. (“EDTI”) filed a Phase 2 distribution tariff application specifically regarding the...
Sabo v AltaLink, 2022 ABCA 233
Link to Decision SummarizedPermission to Appeal - ElectricityIn this decision, the Alberta Court of Appeal (“ABCA”) granted permission to appeal to AltaLink Management Ltd. (the “Applicant”). The...
TransAlta Corporation Application for Debt Financing Approvals, AUC Decision 27452-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - MarketApplicationTransAlta Corporation (“TransAlta”) applied to the AUC to authorize the issuance of debt securities of up to US$2 billion (the “Debt...
Enforcement Staff of the AUC, Allegations Against ATCO Electric Ltd., AUC Decision 27013-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - MarketsApplicationIn this decision, the AUC determined that the settlement agreement reached by the AUC enforcement staff (“Enforcement Staff”) and ATCO...
Mandatory Closure Spend Target Set for 2023, AER Bulletin 2022-23
Link to Bulletin SummarizedOil and Gas - FacilitiesUnder the Government of Alberta’s new Liability Management Framework, the AER has implemented an Inventory Reduction Program (described in...
Invitation for Feedback on Revisions to Draft Directive 023, AER Bulletin 2022-22
Link to Bulletin SummarizedOil and GasThe AER announced that it is seeking feedback on the proposed updates to Directive 023: Oil Sands Project Applications. In the changes to the draft, the...
ENMAX Energy Corporation 2021 COVID-19 Deferral Account Application, AUC Decision 27355-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - RatesApplicationENMAX Energy Corporation (“EEC”) applied to refund the net balance of $0.465 million in its 2021 COVID-19 deferral account to its regulated...
Concord Vulcan GP2 Ltd. Vulcan Solar Project Battery Energy Storage System Addition, AUC Decision 27215-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedSolar Power - FacilitiesApplicationConcord Vulcan GP2 Ltd. (“Concord”) applied to add a 21-megawatt (“MW”), 42-MW-hour battery energy storage system (“BESS”) to the Vulcan...
AltaLink Management Ltd. Decision on Application for Variance of Decision 26509-D01-2022 (Corrigenda) AltaLink Management Ltd. 2022-2023 General Tariff Application (PEIMP), AUC Decision 27238-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - RatesApplicationAltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”) applied for review and variance of a section of the decision on AML’s general tariff application (“GTA”),...
AltaGas LPG General Partner Inc., on Behalf of AltaGas LPG Limited Partnership Application for a Licence to Export Butane, CER Letter Decision A8E7K4
Link to Decision SummarizedOil and GasApplicationIn this decision, the CER issued a 25-year licence to export butane to AltaGas LPG Limited Partnership (“AltaGas”) pursuant to s. 344 of the Canadian...
Jenner (1, 2, and 3) GP Inc., Applications for Orders Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public, AUC Decisions 27429-D01-2022, 27430-D01-2022, and 27431-D01-2022
Links to Decision Summarized (1, 2, and 3) Markets - FEOCApplicationIn Decision 27429-D01-2022, the AUC granted Jenner Wind 1 GP Inc. (“Jenner Wind 1”)’s application for the preferential sharing of...
Buffalo Plains Wind Farm Inc. and AltaLink Management Ltd. Buffalo Plains Wind Farm Connection Project, AUC Decision 27167-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - FacilitiesApplicationBuffalo Plains Wind Farm Inc. (“BPW”) and AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”) filed facility applications for the Buffalo Plains Wind Farm...
CNOOC Petroleum North America ULC Long Lake Industrial System Designation Amendment, AUC Decision 27279-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - Industrial System DesignationApplicationChina National Offshore Oil Corporation (“CNOOC”) Petroleum North America ULC (“CPNA”) and CNOOC Canada Energy Ltd....
Whitecap Resources Inc. Regulatory Appeal of Reclamation Certificate 382273, 2022 ABAER 002
Link to Decision SummarizedOil and Gas - FacilitiesApplicationOn July 18, 2019, the AER approved a reclamation certificate application from Whitecap Resources Inc. (“Whitecap”). Reclamation...
NEXUS Energy Associates Ltd. Rocky Power Plants, AUC Decision 27198-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - FacilitiesApplicationNEXUS Energy Associates Ltd. (“NEXUS”) applied to construct and operate the 2.95-megawatt (“MW”) Rocky 2 Power Plant and to connect it...
ENMAX Power Corporation and EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. 2023 Cost of Service Review, AUC Decision 26617-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - RatesApplicationENMAX Power Corporation (“ENMAX”) and the Office of the Utilities Consumer Advocate (“UCA”) requested approval of a settlement agreement. The...
Manual 005: Pipeline Inspections New Edition, AER Bulletin 2022-21
Link to Bulletin SummarizedOil and Gas - RulesWith this bulletin, the AER announced the release of a new edition of AER Manual 005: Pipeline Inspections.In the new edition of Manual 005, the...
Alberta Electric System Operator Utility Payment Deferral Program: Rate Rider – Electricity, AUC Decision 26684-D02-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - RatesApplicationIn this application, the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) submitted an application to finalize Rider L and stated that the collected...
AltaLink Management Ltd. Hilda Wind G.P. Inc. Hilda Wind Power Project Connection Applications, AUC Decision 27320-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - ElectricityApplicationHilda Wind G.P. Inc. (“Hilda Wind”) and AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”) filed facility applications for the Hilda Wind Power Project...
TERIC Power Ltd. eReserve5 Battery Energy Storage Power Plant Project, AUC Decision 27239-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - ElectricityApplicationTERIC Power Ltd. (“TERIC”) applied for approval to construct and operate the 20-megawatt (“MW”) eReserve5 Battery Energy Storage Power...