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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 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...
Pivotal Energy Partners Inc. Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the Bantry Power Plant and Parkland Power Plant, AUC Decision 28894-D01-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Rates - Electricity Application Pivotal Energy Partners Inc. (“Pivotal Energy”) applied under s 3 of the Fair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation (“FEOCR”), seeking permission to share records not available to...
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...
BA4 Wind GP Corp. Buffalo Atlee Wind Farm 4, AUC Decision 26434-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedWind Farm - Electricity In this decision, the AUC approved the application from BA4 Wind GP Corp. (“BA4”) to construct and operate the Buffalo Atlee Wind Farm 4 wind power...
Rate Rider Phase of the Utility Payment Deferral Program, AUC Bulletin 2021-14
Link to Bulletin SummarizedRates - COVID-19 The Utility Payment Deferral Program (“UPDP”) was announced by the Government of Alberta in March of 2020 to alleviate some of the financial hardship...
Syncrude Canada Ltd. Transfer of Licences to Suncor Energy Operating Inc., AUC Decision 26614-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - Permits In this decision, the AUC approved transferring the licenses to operate four transmission lines and two substations from Syncrude Canada Ltd....
Garden Plain Wind Power Plant Connection Project, AUC Decision 26439-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - Facilities In this decision, the AUC approved a needs identification document (“NID”) application from the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) and...
FortisAlberta Inc. 2022 Phase II Distribution Tariff Application, AUC Decision 25916-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Distribution In this decision, the AUC addressed the 2022 Phase II distribution tariff application filed by FortisAlberta Inc. (“FortisAB”). Subject to certain...
Improvements to Municipal Franchise Agreement Applications, AUC Bulletin 2021-13
Link to Bulletin SummarizedMunicipal Franchise Fee Applications The AUC introduced improvements to the application and approval process for municipal franchise agreements. The changes will reduce...
Oil Sands Exploration Application Variance Form and Updated Guidance, AER Bulletin 2021-27
Link to Bulletin SummarizedOil and Gas – Regulatory Requirements On January 8, 2021, Alberta Environment and Parks (“AEP”) updated the Master Schedule of Standards and Conditions (“MSSC”), which...
Invitation for Feedback on New Contamination Management Manual, AER Bulletin 2021-26
Link to Bulletin SummarizedOil and Gas – Regulatory Requirements The AER is seeking feedback on a proposed new Manual XXX: Contamination Management. The purpose of this manual is to assist the...
Kingston Midstream Westspur Limited Secure Energy Services Inc. Application for Service and Suitable and Adequate Interconnection Facilities on the Westspur Pipeline, RH-003-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedConstruction of Adequate and Suitable Facilities - Unjust Discrimination In this decision the Canada Energy Regulator (“CER”) directed Kingston Midstream Westspur Limited...