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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.
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...
Market Surveillance Administrator Notice of Investigation of the Alberta Electric System Operator, Ex. 28829-X0060 in AUC Proceeding 28829
Link to Notice Summarized Download Summary in PDF Electricity – Transmission System Performance On April 12, 2024, the Market Surveillance Administrator (“MSA”) filed with the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”), in Proceeding 28829, its notice of investigation...
AltaLink Management Ltd. Brooks Solar Farm Connection, AUC Decision 27284-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - FacilitiesApplicationAltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”) applied for a 240-kilovolt (“kV”) transmission line, designated as Transmission Line 1136L (“Line...
ENMAX Energy Corporation v TransAlta Generation Partnership, 2022 ABCA 206
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - AppealAppealENMAX Energy Corporation (“ENMAX”) and the Balancing Pool (together, the “Appellants”), appealed an arbitration award finding that Keephills...
Alberta Electric System Operator Request for Guidance on the Treatment of a Line Loss Refund Related to the Calgary Energy Centre, AUC Decision 27048-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedJurisdiction - ElectricityApplicationThe Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) requested guidance regarding the treatment of a refund associated with historical line...
Alberta Electric System Operator Approval of New Alberta Reliability Standard CIP-012-AB-1, AUC Decision 27372-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedReliability Standard - Cyber SecurityApplicationThe Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) filed a recommendation to approve the new Alberta Reliability Standard...
Wheatland Wind Project Ltd. Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the Wheatland Wind Power Project, AUC Decision 27379-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedMarkets - FEOCApplicationWheatland Wind Project Ltd. (“Wheatland”) applied for the preferential sharing of records that are not available to the public pertaining to the...
TERIC Power Ltd. eReserve6 Battery Energy Storage Power Plant Project, AUC Decision 27236-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - ElectricityApplicationTERIC Power Ltd. (“TERIC”) applied for approval to construct and operate the 20-megawatt (“MW”) eReserve6 Battery Energy Storage Power...
TERIC Power Ltd. eReserve4 Battery Energy Storage Power Plant Project, AUC Decision 27234-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - FacilitiesApplicationTERIC Power Ltd. (“TERIC”) applied for approval to construct and operate the 20-megawatt (“MW”) eReserve4 Battery Energy Storage Power...
Equinix Canada Ltd. 25.75-Megawatt Emergency Standby Generators, AUC Decision 27343-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - FacilitiesApplicationEquinix Canada Ltd. (“Equinix”) applied to construct, alter and operate emergency standby generators. Equinix applied for approval of an...
Initiation of Stakeholder Consultation Process for AUC Rule 012: Noise Control, AUC Bulletin 2022-08
Link to Bulletin SummarizedFacilities - RulesThe AUC is reviewing its rules to eliminate requirements that may have become outdated or unnecessary and is exploring opportunities to streamline and...
Solartility Inc. Micro-generation Dispute Regarding Bi-Directional Interval Meters for Solartility Customers, AUC Decision 27161-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedMicro-Generation - FacilitiesApplicationSolartility Inc. (“Solartility”) requested that ENMAX Power Corporation (“ENMAX”) provide interval meters for two micro-generation...
New Functionality Moving to OneStop, AER Bulletin 2022-20
Link to Bulletin SummarizedOil and Gas - LandThe AER announced that as of June 16, 2022, the OneStop platform would include new functionality and enhancements.Public Lands Act WaiversEffective June...
Concord Stavely GP2 Ltd. Stavely Solar Power Project Amendments and Time Extension, AUC Decision 27342-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedSolar Power - FacilitiesApplicationConcord Stavely GP2 Ltd. (“Concord”) applied for amendments and a time extension to the Stavely Solar Power Project (the “Power Plant”)...
Directive 050 Correction, AER Bulletin 2022-19
Link to Bulletin SummarizedOil and Gas - RulesOn June 1, 2022, the AER released a corrected edition of Directive 050: Drilling Waste Management. The correction restores requirements that the AER...
Alberta Electric System Operator Application for Approval of the Adjusted Metering Practice Implementation Plan and Associated Section 502.10 of the ISO Rules, AUC Decision 27047-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedISO RulesIn this decision, the AUC refused an application by the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) for approval of the adjusted metering practice (“AMP”)...
Stakeholder Consultation on Design Standards for Electric Utility Connections for Greenfield Residential Developments and Associated Maximum Investment Levels for 2023, AUC Bulletin 2022-07
Link to Bulletin SummarizedElectricity - RatesSince the initiation of the consultation by Bulletin 2022-03 in March of 2022, AUC staff have met with stakeholders from individual organizations,...
Invitation for Feedback on Revisions to Directive 065, AER Bulletin 2022-018
Link to Bulletin SummarizedOil and Gas - LawThe AER issued Bulletin 2022-018 seeking feedback on the proposed updates to Directive 065: Applications for Oil and Gas Reservoirs. Directive 065.The...
Proceeding and Roundtable to Establish Parameters for the Third Generation of Performance-Based Regulation Plans, AUC Bulletin 2022-06
Link to Bulletin SummarizedRates - Performance-Based RegulationThe AUC announced that it will initiate Proceeding 27388 to establish the parameters of the performance-based regulation (“PBR”) plans...
Enforcement Staff of the AUC Allegations Against Green Block Mining Corp. Westlock Power Plant Phase 1, AUC Decision 26379-D03-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedEnforcement - ContraventionsIn this decision, the AUC determined that Green Block Mining Corp. (“Green Block”), formerly known as Link Global Technologies Inc.,...
Solar Krafte Utilities Inc. Brooks Solar Farm, AUC Decision 26435-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - Solar PowerIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from Solar Krafte Utilities Inc. (“Solar Krafte”) to construct and operate the 400-megawatt...
EPCOR Energy Alberta GP Inc. 2021-2022 Regulated Rate Tariff Refiling Application, AUC Decision 27305-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - ElectricityIn this decision, the AUC approved the 2021-2022 regulated rate tariff (“RRT”) refiling application filed by EPCOR Energy Alberta GP Inc. (“EPCOR”)....
Direct Energy Regulated Services Amended 2020-2022 Energy Price Setting Plan (Index), AUC Decision 27262-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - ElectricityIn this decision, the AUC approved Direct Energy Regulated Services (“DERS”) amended 2020-2022 energy price setting plan (“EPSP”) Index.After the AUC...
AltaLink Management Ltd. Decision on Application for Review and Variance of Decision 26509-D01-2022 (Corrigenda) AltaLink Management Ltd. 2022-2023 GTA, AUC Decision 27246-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedTariff - RatesIn this decision, the AUC denied the application from AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”) for review and variance of Decision 26509-D01-2022 (Corrigenda). AML...
Fort McMurray Métis Local Council 1935 v Alberta Energy Regulator and Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., 2022 ABCA 179
Link to Decision SummarizedOil and Gas - Regulatory AppealIn this decision, the Alberta Court of Appeal (“ABCA”) approved the application from Fort McMurray Métis Local Council 1935 (“Fort McMurray...
Direct Energy Regulated Services DRT and RRT Application for Interim Rates True-Up and 2021 Bad Debt and Late Payment Charge Deferral Account Disposition, AUC Decision 27273-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - EnergyIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from Direct Energy Regulated Services (“DERS”) to true-up its interim rates for the default rate tariff...