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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.
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...
EMCOR Utility (2035570 Alberta Ltd.) 2023-2027 General Rate Application, AUC Decision 28055-D02-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Water – Review and Variance Application EMCOR Utility (2035570 Alberta Ltd.) (“EMCOR”) applied for approval of its general rate application (“GRA”) regarding its potable water system for the 2023-2027 test years....
ATCO Gas, a Division of ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. 2022 Transmission Service Charge (Rider T), AUC Decision 26952-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - GasIn this decision, the AUC approved the 2022 transmission service charge rider (Rider T) rates for ATCO Gas, a division of ATCO Gas and Pipelines.BackgroundATCO...
Travers Solar GP Ltd. Application for Order to Permit Sharing Records Unavailable to Public Btwn. Travers Solar GP Ltd., Travers 2 Solar LP and URICA Energy Real Time Ltd., AUC Decision 26970-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedMarket Oversight and Enforcement - FEOCIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from Travers Solar GP Ltd. (“Travers Solar”) for an order permitting it to share...
Enbridge Pipelines Inc. Application for Canadian Mainline Contracting, CER Reasons for Decision RH-001-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedFirm Service - Access to CapacityIn this decision, the CER denied the application from Enbridge Pipelines Inc. (“Enbridge”) to introduce firm service on the Canadian...
ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. Gleichen Branch Transmission Pipeline Loop Installation, AUC Decision 26938-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - GasIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. (“ATCO”) to construct approximately 2.68 kilometers of new...
SWITCH Power Corporation and 2079816 Alberta Ltd. Joffre Solar Project Phase 1 and 2, AUC Decision 26733-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedSolar Power - FacilitiesIn this decision, the AUC approved an application from SWITCH Power Corporation (“SWITCH”) and its general partner, 2079816 Alberta Ltd., to...
Jenner 2 GP Inc. and Jenner 3 GP Inc. Jenner 2 and Jenner 3 Wind Power Projects, AUC Decision 22866-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedWind - FacilitiesIn this decision, the AUC approved the applications from Jenner Wind LP, through its two subsidiaries, Jenner 2 Limited Partnership and Jenner 3 Limited...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. 2022 System Access Service Phase 2 Application, AUC Decision 26836-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - AESO TariffIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. (“EDTI”) to modify its 2022 system access service...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. 2022 System Access Service Phase 2 Application, AUC Decision 26836-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - AESO TariffIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. (“EDTI”) to modify its 2022 system access service...
ENMAX Power Corporation Type 1 Capital Tracker – Green Light Rail Transit Project, AUC Decision 26589-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedCapital Tracker - Required by Third PartyIn this decision, the AUC denied the application from ENMAX Power Corporation (“EPC”) for a Type 1 capital treatment of funds...
SWITCH Power Corporation and 2079816 Alberta Ltd. Youngstown Solar Project, AUC Decision 26734-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedSolar Power - FacilitiesIn this decision, the AUC approved an application from SWITCH Power Corporation (“SWITCH”) and its general partner, 2079816 Alberta Ltd., to...
AltaLink Management Ltd. 2022 Interim Transmission Facility Owner Tariff, AUC Decision 26947-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedInterim Rates - TFO TariffIn this decision, the AUC approved a 2022 interim transmission facility owner (“TFO”) tariff for AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”) of $56,736,664...
Alberta Electric System Operator Application for Approval of Proposed Amended Section 103.3 of the ISO Rules, AUC Decision 26908-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedMarket - Financial SecurityIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) for approval of amendments to Section...
Alberta Electric System Operator 2022 Balancing Pool Consumer Allocation Rider F Application, AUC Decision 26979-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedISO Rates - Balancing Pool - Rider FIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) of its 2022 Balancing Pool...
Invitation for Feedback on Revisions to Directive 050, AER Bulletin 2021-044
Link to Bulletin SummarizedApplications - Regulatory EfficiencyThe AER sought feedback on updates to Directive 050: Drilling Waste Management. The proposed changes reduce the regulatory burden...
Brooks Solar II GP Inc. Brooks Solar II Project Community Generation Designation, AUC Decision 26661-D04-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedCommunity Generating UnitsIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from Brooks Solar II GP Inc. (“Brooks Solar”) to qualify the Brooks Solar II Power Plant (the...
Horseshoe Power GP Ltd. Application for Order to Permit Sharing of Records Between Horseshoe Power GP Ltd., Horseshoe Power LP and URICA Energy Real Time Ltd., AUC Decision 26941-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedMarket Oversight and Enforcement - FEOCIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from Horseshoe Power GP Ltd. (“Horseshoe”) for an order to permit the sharing of...
ATCO Electric Ltd. Decision on Preliminary Question Application for Review and Variance of Decision 26477-D01-2021, AUC Decision 26895-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedR&V - RatesIn this decision, the AUC denied an application by ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”) to review and vary Decision 26477-D01-2021 (the “Compliance Decision”), a...
Benga Mining Limited v Alberta Energy Regulator, 2021 ABCA 363
Link to Decision SummarizedPermission to Appeal – Respondent and Intervenor StatusIn this decision, the Alberta Court of Appeal (“ABCA”) considered applications from the Municipal District of...
Horus Solar Alberta Kirckaldy Solar Energy Centre, AUC Decision 26395-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - Solar PowerIn this decision, the AUC approved the applications from Horus Solar Alberta Ltd. (“Horus”) to construct and operate the 350-megawatt (“MW”)...
ENMAX Energy Corporation 2020 Non-Energy COVID-19 Deferral Account, AUC Decision 26505-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Utility Payment Deferral ProgramIn this decision, the AUC approved an application from ENMAX Energy Corporation (“ENMAX”) for a 2020 non-energy COVID-19 deferral...
ENMAX Energy Corporation v TransAlta Generation Partnership, 2021 ABCA 366
Link to Decision SummarizedRecusal - Application for RehearingIn this decision, the ABCA considered the appropriate procedure to be followed when an appellate judge recuses herself from the panel...
Versorium Energy Ltd. Benalto 1 Distributed Energy Resource Power Plant, AUC Decision 26919-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - Natural GasIn this decision, the AUC approved the applications from Versorium Energy Ltd. (“Versorium”) to construct and operate the 5.044 megawatt (“MW”)...
Versorium Energy Ltd. Briker 1 Distributed Energy Resource Power Plant and Interconnection, AUC Decision 26841-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - Natural GasIn this decision, the AUC approved the applications from Versorium Energy Ltd. (“Versorium”) to construct and operate the 5.0 megawatt (“MW”)...
Request for Regulatory Appeal by Fort McMurray Métis Local Council 1935, AER Request for Regulatory Appeal No. 1932350
Link to Decision SummarizedRequlatory Appeal - ConsultationIn this decision, the AER considered the request from the Fort McMurray Métis Local Council 1935 (“McMurray Métis”) for a regulatory appeal...