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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.
ATCO Electric Ltd. 2024 Annual Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, AUC Decision 28570-D02-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Facilities - Solar Application ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”) submitted its 2024 annual performance-based regulation (“PBR”) rate adjustment filing pursuant to the provisions of the third generation PBR (“PBR3”) plan. AE...
Yatar v. TD Insurance Meloche Monnex, 2024 SCC 8
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Administrative Law – Judicial Review v. Statutory Appeal Application Ummugulsum Yatar (“Ms. Yatar”) contested the denial of her insurance benefits, following an accident in 2010. After having her application...
Apex Utilities Inc. 2024 Annual Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, AUC Decision 28583-D02-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Rates – Special Charges Application Apex Utilities Inc. (“AUI”) applied for approval of the 2024 annual performance-based regulation (“PBR”) rate adjustment filed according to the third generation PBR (“PBR3”) plan....
Green Block Mining Corp. Decision on Application for Review and Variance of Decision 26379-D05-2023 and Decision 28792-D01-2024 – Settlement Agreement with Green Block Mining Corp., Formerly Link Global Technologies Inc., AUC Decision 28869-D01-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Administrative Penalty – Extension Application Green Block Mining Corp. (“Green Block”) sought a second extension of the deadline for payment of the outstanding amount of an administrative penalty the AUC ordered in...
EPCOR Energy Alberta GP Inc. Updated 2024 Interim Regulated Rate Tariff Non-Energy Rates, AUC Decision 28457-D01-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Rates – Rate Increase Application EPCOR Energy Alberta GP Inc. (“EPCOR”) applied for approval of its updated 2024 interim regulated rate tariff (“RRT”) non-energy rates. Decision The AUC approved EPCOR’s updated 2024...
FortisAlberta Inc. Application for Direction to Pay Compensation Related to Site Transfers, AUC Decision 28358-D01-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Facilities - Value Application FortisAlberta Inc. (“Fortis”) requested the AUC to direct the transfer of electric distribution system assets from Battle River Power Coop REA Ltd. (“BRPC”) to Fortis, including 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...
Cypress Renewable Energy Centre GP Inc. and Cypress 2 Renewable Energy Centre GP Inc. Cypress Wind Power Project Amendments, AUC Decision 26489-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities – Wind Power In this decision, the AUC approved the application from Cypress Renewables Energy Centre GP Inc. (“Cypress GP”) and Cypress 2 Renewable Energy...
Siemens Energy Canada Limited Acme Generating Station, 26478-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - Generating Station In this decision, the AUC approved an application from Siemens Energy Canada (“Siemens”) to construct, operate, and connect a 9.5-megawatt...
Changes to the Renewal of Public Lands Act Dispositions, AER Bulletin 2021-28
Link to Bulletin SummarizedPublic Lands Under Bulletin 2021-28, the AER worked closely with Alberta Environment and Parks (“AEP”) to create a more efficient process for issuing dispositions under...
Battle River Power Coop Code of Conduct Compliance Plan Amendments, AUC Decision 26462-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedCode of Conduct Compliance Plan In this decision, the AUC approved the application from Battle River Power Coop (“Battle River”) to amend its Electric Utilities Act Code...
BluEarth Renewables Inc. Wheatcrest Solar Project, AUC Decision 26496-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities – Solar Power In this decision, the AUC approved the application from BluEarth Renewables Inc. (“BluEarth”) to construct and operate the Wheatcrest Solar...
Alberta Electric System Operator Bulk and Regional Rate Design Application – Participant Costs, AUC Bulletin 2021-16
Link to Bulletin SummarizedRate Design The Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) will, until October 15, 2021, consult on proposed changes to the design of the bulk and regional rates under its...
Changes to the AUC Participant Involvement Program and Related Information Requirements, AUC Bulletin 2021-15
Link to Bulletin SummarizedProcess - COVID-19 In response to restrictions and public health measures having been lifted in Alberta, the AUC introduced changes to its participant involvement program...
Determination of the Compensation Amount to be Paid by EPCOR Distribution and Transmission Inc. to Battle River Cooperative REA Ltd., AUC Decision 26318-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedService Area - Compensation In this decision, the AUC determined that it is reasonable that EPCOR Distribution and Transmission Inc. (“EPCOR”) pays $783,940 in...
Ermineskin Cree Nation v the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Attorney General of Canada and Coalspur Mines (Operations Ltd.)
Link to Decision SummarizedAboriginal Rights - Duty to Consult In this decision, the Federal Court decided that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada (the “Minister”) had a duty to...
Applications for Lanfine North Wind Power Project Connection, AUC Decision 26176-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities – Wind Power In this decision, the AUC approved applications from the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) and facility applications from ATCO Electric...
Cambridge Park Home Owners Association Review and Variance of Decision 26429-D01-2021, AUC Disposition 26640-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedR&V - Rates The AUC dismissed the application from the Cambridge Park Home Owners Association (“Home Owners”) for a review and variance (“R&V”) of Decision...
Lathom Solar GP Ltd. Lathom Solar Project, AUC Decision 26538-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedSolar – Facilities In this decision, the AUC approved an application from Lathom Solar LP, on behalf of its general partner Lathom Solar GP Ltd. (“Lathom Solar”) for...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. 2021 Customer Specific Distribution Access Service Rate Update for an Existing Customer (CS40), AUC Decision 26619-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - Rates In this decision, the AUC approved the update made by EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. (“EPCOR”) to its customer specific (“CS”) distribution...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. 2021 Customer Specific Distribution Access Service Rate Update for an Existing Customer (CS40), AUC Decision 26619-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - Rates In this decision, the AUC approved the update made by EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. (“EPCOR”) to its customer specific (“CS”) distribution...
Enterprise Solar GP Ltd. Enterprise Solar Project, AUC Decision 26322-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities – Solar Power In this decision, the AUC approved applications from Enterprise Solar GP Inc. (“Enterprise Solar”) for permission to construct and operate the...