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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.
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. 2024 Annual Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, AUC Decision 28581-D02-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Rates - Electricity Application EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. (“EDTI”) submitted its 2024 annual performance-based regulation (“PBR”) rate adjustment filing pursuant to the provisions of the third...
Peace River Energy Project Inc. Peace River Energy Project and Interconnection, AUC Decision 28616-D01-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Rates - Electricity Application Peace River Energy Project Inc. (“PREP”) applied for approval to construct and operate the 4.99-megawatt (“MW”) Peace River Energy Project solar power plant (the “Project”), located...
Aura Power Renewables Ltd. Peace Butte Solar Farm and Battery Storage Project, AUC Decision 28259-D01-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Facilities - Solar Application Aura Power Renewable Ltd. (“Aura Power”) applied for approval to construct and operate the 230-megawatt (“MW”) Peace Butte Solar Farm and Battery Storage Project (the “Project”),...
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....
Imperial Oil Limited Industrial System Designation for the Imperial Oil Strathcona Refinery, AUC Decision 25559-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedIndustrial System Designation In this decision, the AUC considered an application from Imperial Oil Limited (“Imperial”) for an industrial system designation (“ISD”) at...
EPCOR Energy Alberta GP Inc. Application for Review and Variance of Decision 22853-D01-2018 and Decision 24034-D01-2019 2018-2020 Regulated Rate Tariff, AUC Decision 25540-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Review and Variance In this decision, the AUC considered whether to grant a review application filed by EPCOR Energy Alberta GP Inc. (“EEA”) requesting a review...
ATCO Gas, a Division of ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. 2020 Transmission Service Charge Update (Rider T), AUC Decision 25646-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Transmission Service Charge Update In this decision, the AUC considered an application from ATCO Gas requesting approval of an update to its 2020 transmission...
ATCO Electric Ltd. 2019 Distribution Tariff Phase II Compliance Filing, AUC Decision 25645-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Compliance Filing In this decision the AUC considered ATCO Electric Ltd. (“ATCO Electric”)’s compliance with the AUC’s directions issued in Decision 24747-D01-2020...
Many Islands Pipe Lines (Canada) Limited Application for the Pierceland Supply Project Under Section 58 of the National Energy Board Act, CER Decision File OF-Fac-Gas-M182-2019-02 01
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities In this decision, the CER considered an application from Many Islands Pipe Lines (Canada) Limited (“MIPL(C)L”) for the Pierceland Supply Project (“Project”)....
Rocky View County Water Franchise Agreement with Calalta Waterworks Ltd., AUC Decision 25652-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedWater Franchise Agreement In this decision, the AUC considered an application made pursuant to section 45 of the Municipal Government Act by Rocky View County (“Rocky...
Blazer Water System Ltd. True-Up of 2019 Interim and Final Rates, AUC Decision 25344-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Water - True-Up of Interim and Final Rates In this decision the AUC considered an application from Blazer Water Systems Ltd. (“Blazer”) concerning the true-up of...
AltaLink Management Ltd. 2019-2021 Transmission Facility Owner General Tariff Application Compliance Filing to Decision 23848-D01-2020, AUC Decision 25627-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates In this decision, the AUC approved an application filed by AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AltaLink”) requesting approval of its compliance filing to Decision...
FortisAlberta Inc. and Alberta Utilities Commission, EQUS REA Ltd., Rocky Rural Electrification Association Limited and Alberta Federation of Rural Electrification Associations Ltd., 2020 ABCA 271
Link to Decision SummarizedPermission to Appeal - Cost Claim IntroductionFortisAlberta Inc (”Fortis”), a public utility, applied for permission to appeal from a decision of the AUC dated April 17,...
Utility Payment Deferral Program: Various Applications for Funding for the Second Deferral Period
AUC Decision 25591-D02-2020 AUC Decision 25592-D02-2020 AUC Decision 25593-D02-2020 AUC Decision 25594-D02-2020 AUC Decision 25599-D02-2020 AUC Decision 25600-D02-2020 AUC Decision 25661-D01-2020...
AMAR Developments Ltd. Interim Water Rates, AUC Decision 25519-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Interim Water Rates The AUC initiated this proceeding on May 13, 2020, based on an initial complaint from the Cambridge Park Home Owner’s Association (“HOA”),...
NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. Application for the Saddle Lake Lateral Loop Under Section 58 of the NEB Act and Section 45.1 of the CER Onshore Pipeline Regulations, CER Decision N081-2019-11 01
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - Gas Pipeline - Project to Support Increase in Delivery Transportation In this decision, the CER considered an application from NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd....
ENMAX Energy Corporation 2017-2020 Regulated Rate Option Non-Energy Tariff Compliance Application, AUC Decision 25551-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Compliance Filing - Regulated Rate Option Non-Energy Tariff In this decision, the AUC considered a 2017-2020 regulated rate option (“RRO”) non-energy tariff...
Invitation for Feedback on Draft Directive on Well Integrity Management, AER Bulletin 2020-16
Link to Bulletin SummarizedBulletin - Invitation for Feedback - Well Integrity Management On July 16, 2020, the AER announced it is seeking feedback on a new draft directive, Directive XXX: Well...
Suspension of Commissioning and Notarizing Requirements, AUC Bulletin 2020-27
Link to Bulletin SummarizedBulletin - Commissioning and Notarizing Requirements On May 6, 2020, the AUC issued Bulletin 2020-16: Requirements for Costs Claim Applications and Confidentiality...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. Compliance Filing to Decision 24798-D01-2020 2020-2022 Transmission Facility Owner General Tariff Application, AUC Decision 25664-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Compliance Filing In this decision, the AUC considered an application filed by EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. (“EDTI”) requesting approval of its...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. Compliance Filing to Decision 24798-D01-2020 2020-2022 Transmission Facility Owner General Tariff Application, AUC Decision 25664-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Compliance Filing In this decision, the AUC considered an application filed by EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. (“EDTI”) requesting approval of its...
AUC Extends Suspension of Specified Penalties Program for Self-Reported Contraventions to September 30, 2020, AUC Bulletin 2020-26
Link to Bulletin SummarizedBulletin - Extension to Specified Penalties Program On March 27, 2020, the AUC issued Bulletin 2020-10: Suspension of Specified Penalties Program for Self-Reported...
Alberta Electric System Operator – Application for Review and Variance of Decision 790-D06-2017, AUC Decision 25150-D02-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedReview and Variance - AESO Rules - Line Losses Decision Summary In Decision 25150-D01-2020, the AUC determined that it would hear an application filed by the Alberta...
ENMAX Energy Corporation Application for Final Review and Disposition of Regulated Rate Option Rate Cap Deferral Account, AUC Decision 25625-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Regulated Rate Option Rate Cap Deferral Account In this decision, the AUC considered an application from ENMAX Energy Corporation (“EEC”), pursuant to An Act to...
ENMAX Energy Corporation 2019-2022 Energy Price-Setting Plan Compliance Filing, AUC Decision 25537-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Energy Price-Setting Plan In this decision, the AUC considered a compliance filing from ENMAX Energy Corporation (“EEC”) for its 2019-2022 regulated rate option...
Direct Energy Regulated Services Application for Final Review and Disposition of Regulated Rate Option Rate Cap Deferral Account, AUC Decision 25630-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Regulated Rate Option Rate Cap Deferral Account In this decision, the AUC considered an application from Direct Energy Regulated Services (“DERS”) pursuant to An...
AltaGas Utilities Inc. Application to Rescind a Deemed Affiliate Designation Between AltaGas Utilities Inc. and AltaGas Ltd., Including AltaGas Ltd.’s Subsidiaries, AUC Decision 25565-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRescinding of Affiliate Designation In this decision, the AUC considered whether to approve an application brought by AltaGas Utilities Inc. to rescind a deemed affiliate...
New Edition of Directive 060, AER Bulletin 2020-15
Link to Bulletin SummarizedBulletin - New Edition of Directive 060 On July 7, 2020 the AER released a new edition of Directive 060: Upstream Petroleum Industry Flaring, Incinerating, and Venting....