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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.
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....
Alberta Electric System Operator Approval of Amended Alberta Reliability Standard COM-001-AB-3 and COM-002-AB-4, AUC Decision 28904-D01-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Electricity – Rules Application The Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) forwarded proposed changes to the Alberta reliability standards COM-001-AB-3 (Communications) and COM-002-AB-4 (Operating Personnel...
AUC Updates to Rule 007, AUC Bulletin 2024-06
Link to Bulletin Summarized Download Summary in PDF Facilities – Applications The AUC updated Rule 007: Applications for Power Plants, Substations, Transmission Lines, Industrial System Designations, Hydro Developments and Gas Utility Pipelines (“Rule 007”) to align...
ATCO Pipelines, a division of ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. 2024-2026 General Rate Application Negotiated Settlement Agreement and Excluded Matters, Decision 28369-D01-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Gas – Rates Application ATCO Pipelines (“ATCO”) filed its general rate application (“GRA”) for 2024-2026, seeking AUC approval of the amount of revenue it requires to provide safe and reliable gas transmission...
East Strathmore Solar Project Inc. East Strathmore Solar Power Plant Amendments and Community Generation Designation, AUC Decision 26657-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedCommunity Generating Unit - Solar PowerIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from East Strathmore Solar Project Inc. (“ESSPI”) for amendments to the East...
AltaLink Management Ltd. Provost to Edgerton Transmission Development, AUC Decision 26171-D01-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities ApplicationIn this decision, the AUC approved facility applications from AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”) for the proposed Provost to Edgerton Transmission...
Pembina NGL Corporation Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Between Pembina NGL Corporation and TransCanada Energy Ltd., AUC Decision 26715-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation - Sharing of RecordsIn this decision, the AUC granted the application from Pembina NGL Corporation (“Pembina”) for an order...
ENMAX Power Corporation 2021-2022 General Tariff Application Compliance Filing to Decision 25726-D01-2021, AUC Decision 26732-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedCompliance GTAIn Decision 25726-D01-2021, the AUC approved the negotiated settlement agreement (“NSA”) regarding the 2021-2022 general tariff application (“GTA”) from...
Brooks Solar GP II Inc. Brooks Solar Project Amendments and Ownership Transfer, AUC Decision 26661-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedSolar Power - FacilitiesIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from Brooks Solar II GP Inc. (“Brooks Solar”) for amendments to the Brooks Solar II Project (the...
Aura Power Renewables Ltd. Metiskow Solar Project Ltd., AUC Decision 26514-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedSolar Power - FacilitiesIn this decision, the AUC approved applications from Aura Power Renewables Ltd. (“Aura Power”) to construct and operate a 25-kilovolt (“kV”) power...
Enforcement Staff of the Alberta Utilities Commission Allegations Against Link Global Technologies Inc. Phase 1, AUC Decision 26379-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedEnforcement - MarketsIn this decision, the AUC considered the application filed by AUC Enforcement staff alleging that Link Global Technologies Inc. (“Link Global”) has...
Direct Energy Marketing Limited Amendments to Code of Conduct Regulation Compliance Plan and Inter-Affiliate Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan, AUC Decision 26370-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedCCR Compliance PlanIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from Direct Energy Marketing Limited to amend the Direct Energy Regulated Services (“DERS”), Direct...
Utility Payment Deferral Program: Rate Rider – Natural Gas, AUC Decision 26699-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedUtility Payment Deferral Program - RatesIn this decision, the AUC approved a Utility Payment Deferral Program (“UPDP”) - Natural Gas rate rider that will be collected from...
Alberta Utilities Commission Utility Payment Deferral Program Rate Rider – Electricity, AUC Decision 26684-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - Rate RiderIn this decision, the AUC approved an Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) rate rider, Rider L, no greater than $8,776,854.70 to recover the...
Syncrude Canada Ltd. Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Between Syncrude Canada Ltd. and Suncor Energy Operating Inc., AUC Decision 26584-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFEOC - Sharing of RecordsIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from Syncrude Canada Ltd. (“Syncrude”) for the preferential sharing of records that are not...
Revised Continuous Emission Monitoring System Code, AER Bulletin 2021-33
Link to Bulletin SummarizedEmissions - UpdatesThe Continuous Emission Monitoring System (“CEMS”) Code was updated by Alberta Environment and Parks (“AEP”) in 2021 and will take effect on January 1,...
AESO NID Application, AltaLink Management Ltd. and ATCO Electric Ltd. Facility Applications, Central East Transfer-out Transmission Development Project, AUC Decision 25469-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedNeeds Identification Document and Facility ApplicationIn this decision, the AUC approved a needs identification document (“NID”) application from the Alberta Electric...
2021-2022 Orphan Fund Levy for Large Facilities, AER Bulletin 2021-32
Link to Bulletin SummarizedOil and Gas - Orphan WellsIn accordance with Part 11 of the Oil and Gas Conservation Act and Directive 024: Large Facility Liability Management Program (LFP), the AER is...
Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Variance Application to Construct and Operate the Coldwater West Alternative Route, CER Reasons for Decision MH-032-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedTMEP Route AlternativeOn July 19, 2021, the CER approved the variance application from Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC (“Trans Mountain”) to construct and operate the...
TransAlta Corporation, 2019-2021 General Tariff Application Compliance Filing and 2022 Interim Tariff Application, AUC Decision 26718-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedCompliance - GTAIn this decision, the AUC determined that as a transmission facility owner (“TFO”), TransAlta Corporation (“TransAlta”), in its capacity as Manager of the...
EQUS REA Ltd. Code of Conduct Regulation Compliance Plan Amendment, AUC Decision 26459-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedCode of Conduct Compliance PlanIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from EQUS REA Ltd. (“EQUS”) for approval of its amended Code of Conduct Regulation...
Alberta Electric System Operator 2020 Deferral Account Reconciliation, AUC Decision 26541-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - RatesIn this decision, the AUC approved the request from the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) to settle its 2020 net deferral account surplus of...
Invitation for Feedback on Proposed New Requirements for Geothermal Resource Development, AER Bulletin 2021-31
Link to Bulletin SummarizedJurisdiction - Geothermal ResourcesUnder Bill 36: Geothermal Resource Development Act which has not yet been proclaimed, the AER will have the authority to regulate the...
Office of the Utilities Consumer Advocate Decision on Preliminary Question Application for Review of Decision 26212-D01-2021 2022 Generic Cost of Capital, AUC Decision 26508-D01-2021
Link to DecisionReview and VarianceIn this decision, the AUC denied the application from the Office of the Utilities Consumer Advocate (“UCA”) to review and vary Decision 26212-D01-2021 (the...
FortisAlberta Inc. Code of Conduct Regulation Compliance Plan Amendments, AUC Decision 26497-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedCode of Conduct Compliance Plan In this decision, the AUC approved the application from FortisAlberta Inc. (“FortisAB”) to amend its Code of Conduct Compliance Plan...
EPCOR Distribution and Transmission Inc. Correction of 2020 and 2021 Maximum Investment Levels, AUC Decision 26648-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Maximum Investment Levels In this decision, the AUC partially approved the request made by EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. (“EPCOR”) to correct its 2020...
New Release Reporting Form, AER Bulletin 2021-30
Link to Bulletin SummarizedFacilities - Applications The AER published a new edition of its release reporting form. The new format makes it easier for the licensee to focus on the questions relevant...
Control Well Requirements Rescinded, AER Bulletin 2021-29
Link to Bulletin SummarizedGas- Control Wells Since 2006 data collected from control wells have been used to help the AER understand gas resources found in coal and shale. The AER stated that its...