Regulatory Insights
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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.
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...
Enmax Corporation v Independent System Operator (Alberta Electric System Operator), 2024 ABCA 83
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Electricity - Appeal Application This was an appeal of a chambers judge decision (“Decision”) dismissing the originating application of ENMAX Corporation, ENMAX Energy Corporation and Calgary Energy Centre No. 2 Inc....
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...
Neyaskweyahk Sundancer GP Ltd. Neyaskweyahk Sundancer Solar Project Phase 2 Expansion, AUC Decision 26372-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedSolar – Facilities In this decision, the AUC approved an application from Neyaskweyahk Sundancer GP Ltd. (“Neyaskweyahk”) to construct an expansion of the existing...
Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Detailed Route Hearing MH-015-2020 – Yarrow Ecovillage Society Cooperative and City of Chilliwack
Link to Decision SummarizedPipelines - Detailed Route Hearings BackgroundThe background of this proceeding is set out in this newsletter in Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Detailed Route Hearing...
Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Detailed Route Hearing MH-026-2020 – City of Chilliwack
Link to Decision SummarizedPipelines - Detailed Route Hearings BackgroundThe background of this proceeding is set out in this newsletter in Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Detailed Route Hearing...
Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Detailed Route Hearing MH-013-2020 – Rudolf and Debra Enns and City of Chilliwack
Link to Decision SummarizedPipelines - Detailed Route Hearings BackgroundThe background of this proceeding is set out in this newsletter in Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Detailed Route Hearing...
Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Detailed Route Hearing MH-011-2020 – Christine Bloom and City of Chilliwack
Link to Decision SummarizedPipelines - Detailed Route Hearings BackgroundThe background of this proceeding is set out in this newsletter in Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Detailed Route Hearing...
Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Detailed Route Hearing MH-010-2020 – Chilliwack School District, District Parent Advisory Council, and City of Chilliwack
Link to Decision SummarizedPipelines - Detailed Route Hearings BackgroundOn December 16, 2013, Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC (“Trans Mountain”) filed an application with the National Energy Board...
ATCO Electric Ltd. Narrows Point Power Plant Decommission and Salvage, AUC Decision 26479-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - Facilities In this decision, the AUC approved the application from ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”) to discontinue operation and to decommission and salvage the...
AUC Evaluation of Performance-Based Regulation in Alberta, AUC Decision 26356-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedPBR - Rates The AUC evaluated the performance of the first two terms of performance-based regulation (“PBR”) of the electricity and gas distribution utilities operating in...
ATCO Electric Ltd. 2018-2019 General Tariff Application Second Compliance Filing, AUC Decision 26264-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - Rates In this decision regarding the compliance with directions in decisions 24805-D01-2020, 24805-D02-2020, 25139-D01-2020, and 25282-D01-2020 of ATCO...
New AUC Rule 034 Approved and Rule 032 Amended, AUC Bulletin 2021-12
Link to Bulletin SummarizedRates - Payment Deferral As of June 30, 2021 the AUC’s approval of Rule 034: Utility Payment Deferral Program Billing and amendments to Rule 032: Specified Penalties for...
Capstone Infrastructure Corporation Buffalo Atlee Wind Farm, AUC Decision 25100-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedWind - Facilities In this decision, the AUC approved applications from Capstone Infrastructure Corporation (“Capstone”) filed on behalf of BA1 Wind GP Corp., BA2 Wind GP...
AltaLink Management Ltd. 2019 Deferral Accounts Reconciliation Compliance Filing to Decision 25913-D01-2021 and Decision 26278-D01-2021, AUC Decision 26500-D02-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - Rates On May 13, 2021, the AUC issued its decision regarding AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”)’s 2019 projects deferral accounts reconciliation compliance...
TransAlta Corporation v Alberta (Utilities Commission), 2021 ABCA 232
Link to Decision SummarizedLeave to Appeal In this decision, the Alberta Court of Appeal (“ABCA”) granted the application filed by TransAlta Corporation (“TransAlta”) seeking leave to appeal the...
Canadian Natural Resources Limited Application for Access on the Pierson Pipeline and for Just and Reasonable Tolls – CER Application for Access and Tolls, C13736
Link to Decision SummarizedGas - Tolls In this decision, the CER denied the application from Canadian Natural Resources Limited (“CNRL”) pursuant to section 226 and subsection 239(2) of the Canadian...
Alberta Electric System Operator Approval of New Alberta Reliability Standard VAR-002-AB-4.1 and Retirement of Existing Alberta Reliability Standard VAR-002-AB-3, AUC Decision 26544-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - Market In this decision, pursuant to subsection 19(6) of the Transmission Regulation, and based on the recommendation of the Alberta Electric System Operator...