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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.
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...
2024/25 Orphan Fund Levy/LLR and OWL Programs, AER Bulletin 2024-08
Link to Bulletin Summarized Download Summary in PDF Oil and Gas – Abandonment The Government of Alberta approved a levy of $135 million to fund the Orphan Well Association’s (“OWA”) operating budget for the fiscal year 2024/25. As a result, the AER prescribed an...
2024/25 AER Administration Fees (Industry Levy), AER Bulletin 2024-07
Link to Bulletin Summarized Download Summary in PDF Oil and Gas – Revenue Requirement For 2024/25, the Government of Alberta approved a revenue requirement of $225.2 million to support the AER’s operations. The AER published the administration fees allocated according...
Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition Society v Council of the City of Edmonton, 2022 ABQB 11
Link to Decision SummarizedJudicial Review - MootIn this decision, the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench (“ABQB”) dismissed an application for judicial review from The Edmonton River Valley...
Versorium Energy Ltd. Berkinshaw 1 Distributed Energy Resource Power Plant, AUC Decision 27052-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - GasIn this decision, the AUC approved the applications from Versorium Energy Ltd. (“Versorium”) to construct, operate and connect a 5.044-megawatt natural...
AltaLink Management Ltd. Dunmore Solar Project, AUC Decision 27046-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - SolarIn this decision, the AUC approved the applications from AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”) for permission to construct and operate the Dunmore Solar...
NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. Applications Regarding Pioneer South Pipeline Acquisition Decision and Orders, CER Letter Decision and Orders MO-041-2021 and XG-015-2021
Link to DecisionFacilitiesIn this decision, the CER considered two applications filed concurrently for the Pioneer South Pipeline acquisition. The first was an application filed under paragraph...
Pteragen Canada Inc. Peace Butte Wind Power Project, AUC Decision 26787-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - WindIn this decision, the AUC approved applications from Pteragen Canada Inc. (“Pteragen”) for permission to construct and operate the 122-megawatt (“MW”)...
EQUS REA Ltd. Complaint Application for Relief and Orders Concerning the Transfer of Consumers to EQUS from FortisAlberta Inc., AUC Decision 26668-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedTransfer of Service - Exit ChargeIn this decision, the AUC determined that FortisAlberta Inc. (“FortisAB”) may levy exit charges, as defined in Section 7.5 of its terms...
ENMAX Power Corporation Compliance Filing to Decision 26589-D01-2021 and Decision 26844-D01-2021, AUC Decision 27042-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedPBR – Compliance FilingIn this decision, the AUC determined that ENMAX Power Corporation (“EPC”) had complied with all directions issued by the AUC in Decision...
ENMAX Power Corporation 2022 Annual Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, Decision 26844-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Performance-Based RegulationIn this decision, the AUC considered the 2022 annual performance-based regulation (“PBR”) rate adjustment filing from ENMAX Power...
Versorium Energy Ltd. Netook 1 Distributed Energy Resource Power Plant, AUC Decision 27044-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - GasIn this decision, the AUC approved the applications from Versorium Energy Inc. (“Versorium”) for permission to construct and operate the natural gas-fired...
Versorium Energy Ltd. Green Glade 1 Distributed Energy Resource Power Plant, AUC Decision 27045-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - GasIn this decision, the AUC approved the applications from Versorium Energy Inc. (“Versorium”) for permission to construct and operate the natural gas-fired...
TransCanada Energy Ltd. Saddlebrook Solar Storage Project, AUC Decision 26572-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - Solar PowerIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from TransCanada Energy Ltd. (“TCE”) for approval to construct and operate a 102.5-megawatt...
ENMAX Energy Corporation 2022 Non-Energy Regulated Rate Option Interim Tariff, AUC Decision 27043-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRatesIn this decision, the AUC approved the 2022 interim administration charges and revised 2022 rate schedules applied for by ENMAX Energy Corporation (“EEC”) on an...
ATCO Electric Ltd. 2022 Annual Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, AUC Decision 26849-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Performance-Based RegulationIn this decision, the AUC considered the 2022 annual performance-based regulation (“PBR”) rate adjustment filing from ATCO Electric...
Landowners Near Approved Route for TX Line 459L Decision Regarding Application for Review of Decision 26171-D01-2021 AltaLink Management Ltd. Provost to Edgerton TX Dev., AUC Decision 26888-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - Review and VarianceIn this decision, the AUC denied the application from Ken Leskow, Mary Abbot, Len Nash, Erick Corkum, Ty Miller, Jason Bishop, and George...
ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. 2022 Annual Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, AUC Decision 26847-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Performance-Based RegulationIn this decision, the AUC considered the 2022 annual performance-based regulation (“PBR”) rate adjustment filing from ATCO Gas and...
FortisAlberta Inc. 2022 Annual Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, AUC Decision 26817-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Performance-Based RegulationIn this decision, the AUC considered the 2022 annual performance-based regulation (“PBR”) rate adjustment filing from FortisAlberta...
Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. and WCSB Blockchain Infrastructure Ltd. Ram River Isolated Power Plant, AUC Decision 26912-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - Natural Gas and SteamIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. (“Tidewater”), on behalf of WCSB...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. 2022 Annual Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, AUC Decision 26852-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Performance-Based RegulationIn this decision, the AUC considered the 2022 annual performance-based regulation (“PBR”) rate adjustment filing from EPCOR...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. 2022 Annual Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, AUC Decision 26852-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Performance-Based RegulationIn this decision, the AUC considered the 2022 annual performance-based regulation (“PBR”) rate adjustment filing from EPCOR...
Canadian Utilities Limited Application for the Amalgamation of ATCO Energy Solutions Ltd. and ATCO Alberta Storage Hub Ltd., AUC Decision 27034-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedAmalgamation - Non-Regulated EntitiesIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from Canadian Utilities limited (“CU”) for the amalgamation of ATCO Energy...
Alberta Electric System Operator Compliance Filing and Report to Directions 13 and 14 from Decision 22942-D02-2019, AUC Decision 27015-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedProject Initiation - Project NeedOn November 30, 2021, the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) filed an application seeking approval of its compliance with...
Apex Utilities Inc. 2022 Annual Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, AUC Decision 26851-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Performance-Based RegulationIn this decision, the AUC considered the 2022 annual performance-based regulation (“PBR”) rate adjustment filing from Apex Utilities...
FortisAlberta Inc. Decision on Application for Review and Variance of Decision 25916-D01-2021 2022 Phase II Distribution Tariff Application, AUC Decision 26757-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedReview and Variance - CostsIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from FortisAlberta Inc. (“FortisAB”) for review and variance (“R&V”) of Decision...
ATCO Electric Ltd. Approval of Amounts to be Paid into and Out of the Balancing Pool for the Sale of Isolated Generating Units, AUC Decision 26953-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedIsolated Generating Units - Net Book ValueIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”) to pay a total amount of $1,674,560.60 to the...