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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 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...
Alberta Electric System Operator Application for Revised Adjusted Metering Practice Implementation Plan and Related Amendments to Independent System Operator Tariff and Rules, AUC Decision 28441-D02-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Electricity – Rules Application The Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) applied for approval of a revised adjusted metering practice (“AMP”) implementation plan for metering i.e. measuring electric energy that...
FortisAlberta Inc. v. Alberta Utilities Commission, 2024 ABCA 110
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Statutory Appeal - Rates Application FortisAlberta Inc. ("Fortis") applied to the Alberta Court of Appeal (“ABCA”) for permission to appeal an Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) generic cost of capital decision...
New Edition of Directive 050, AER Bulletin 2022-06
Link to Bulletin SummarizedDrilling Waste - Regulatory EfficiencyOn March 28, 2022, the AER released a new edition of Directive 050: Drilling Waste Management. To contribute to the Government of...
Hydrogen Inquiry, AUC Bulletin 2022-05
Link to Bulletin SummarizedGreenhouse Gas Reductions - Hydrogen RoadmapThe AUC opened an inquiry on matters relating to hydrogen blending in natural gas distribution systems.Following the Government...
Balancing Pool Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the Vulcan Solar Project, AUC Decision 27225-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedMarket Oversight and Enforcement - FEOCIn this decision, the AUC approved an application by the Balancing Pool for an order to permit the sharing of records pertaining to...
NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. for Firm Transmission Linked North Montney Service (FT-L (NM)) – CER Reasons for Decision RH-001-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedJust and Reasonable Rates - Economic EfficiencyIn this decision, the CER considered an application filed by NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. (“NGTL”) for approval of a new...
Melcor Developments Ltd., Highview Communities Inc. and Sunset Properties Inc. Complaint Regarding FortisAlberta Inc. Changing Design Standards, AUC Decision 26649-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedComplaint - RatesIn this decision, the AUC dismissed the complaint filed by Melcor Developments Ltd., Highview Communities Inc., and Sunset Properties Inc. (the “Melcor...
TransAlta Corp., as Manager of TransAlta Generation Partnership Application for Interim Order Directing AltaLink to Perform Obligations Under O&M Agreement, AUC Decision 27168-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedJurisdiction - ArbitrationIn this decision, the AUC approved an interim order directing AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”) to comply with its obligations under the...
TransAlta Corp., as Manager of TransAlta Generation Partnership Application for Interim Order Directing AltaLink to Perform Obligations Under O&M Agreement, AUC Decision 27168-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedJurisdiction - ArbitrationIn this decision, the AUC approved an interim order directing AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”) to comply with its obligations under the...
New Edition of Directive 017, AER Bulletin 2022-05
Link to Bulletin SummarizedOil Sands - Well TestingOn March 17, 2022, the AER released a new edition of Directive 017: Measurement Requirements for Oil and Gas Operations.S. 12.3.9 contains well...
City of Lethbridge 2021-2023 General Tariff Application Compliance Filing, AUC Decision 27213-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedGTA - Compliance FilingIn this decision, the AUC evaluated the compliance filing of the City of Lethbridge (“Lethbridge”) following Decision 26554-D01-2022 (the...
AltaLink Management Decision on Preliminary Question Application for Review of Decision 26509-D01-2022 (Corrigenda) 2022-2023 GTA and 2020 DACDA Reconciliation Application, AUC Decision 27172-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedReview and Variance - Opening Rate BaseIn this decision, the AUC approved an application from AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”) for review and variance of Decision...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. Compliance Filing to Decision 26836-D01-2021, AUC Decision 27153-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Compliance FilingIn this decision, the AUC evaluated EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc.’s (“EDTI”) compliance with the directions issued in Decision...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. Compliance Filing to Decision 26836-D01-2021, AUC Decision 27153-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Compliance FilingIn this decision, the AUC evaluated EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc.’s (“EDTI”) compliance with the directions issued in Decision...
BER Hand Hills Wind GP Inc. and ATCO Electric Ltd. Hand Hills Wind Power Plant Connection, AUC Decision 27008-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedWind - FacilitiesIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from BER Hand Hills Wind GP Inc. (“BER”) and ATCO Electric Ltd. (“ATCO”) for the Hand Hills Wind Power...
New Direction for Coal Activity in the Eastern Slopes of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains, AER Bulletin 2022-04
Link to Bulletin SummarizedCoal Development - Approval SuspensionOn March 4, 2022, the Government of Alberta released a report from a coal policy committee it formed in early 2021 to gather feedback...
NuVista Energy Ltd. Wembley Thermal Power Plant, Industrial System Designation and Interconnection, AUC Decision 27017-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - Industrial System DesignationIn this decision, the AUC approved applications from NuVista Energy Ltd. (“NuVista”) to construct and operate a new thermal power...
Calgary District Heating Inc. Exemption from Provisions of the Public Utilities Act, AUC Decision 26717-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedRate Regulation - ExemptionIn this decision, the AUC approved an application from Calgary District Heating Inc. (“CDHI”) requesting that the Downtown District Energy...
Foothills Pipe Lines (South BC) Ltd. Application for the Foothills Zone 8 West Path Delivery 2023 Project, CER Letter Decision C17973 – A8C3E6
Link to Decision SummarizedLeave to Open - ExemptionIn this decision, the CER approved an application by Foothills Pipe Lines (South BC) Ltd. (“Foothills”) for an exemption from the provisions of...
Calgary Energy Centre No. 2 Inc. Power Plant FD6 Maintenance Upgrade Project, AUC Decision 27105-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - GasIn this decision, the AUC approved the request from Calgary Energy Centre No. 2 Inc. (“CEC2”) to alter approval for the Calgary Energy Centre Power Plant...
Versorium Energy Ltd. Northern Valley 1 Distributed Energy Resource Power Plant, AUC Decision 27132-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedPower Plant - FacilitiesIn this decision, the AUC approved applications from Versorium Energy Ltd. (“Versorium”) to construct and operate a 5.044-megawatt (“MW”) natural...
Capital Power Corporation Complaint Application Regarding FortisAlberta Inc. Strathmore Area Interconnection Issues, AUC Decision 26510-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedDistribution-Connected Generation - Interconnection CostsIn this decision, the AUC dismissed the complaint from Capital Power Corporation (“Capital Power”) against...
Balancing Pool Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the Coaldale Solar Project, AUC Decision 27162-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedInformation Sharing - FEOCIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from the Balancing Pool for the preferential sharing of records that are not available to the...
New Functionality Moving to OneStop, AER Bulletin 2022-02
Link to Bulletin SummarizedEnterprise SubmissionsOn March 3, 2022, the AER released new functionality and updates for the OneStop platform. The AER added three submission types related to Enterprise...
ATCO Electric Ltd., ATCO Energy Ltd. and ATCO Gas (a Division of ATCO Gas & Pipelines Ltd.) Amendments to Code of Conduct Regulation Compliance Plans, AUC Decision 27005-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedCCR Compliance PlanIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from ATCO Electric Ltd., ATCO Gas (a division of ATCO Gas & Pipelines Ltd.), and ATCO Energy Ltd....
ATCO Electric Ltd., ATCO Energy Ltd. and ATCO Gas (a Division of ATCO Gas & Pipelines Ltd.) Amendments to Code of Conduct Regulation Compliance Plans, AUC Decision 27005-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedCCR Compliance PlanIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from ATCO Electric Ltd., ATCO Gas (a division of ATCO Gas & Pipelines Ltd.), and ATCO Energy Ltd....