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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.
Harmony Advanced Water Systems Corporation EPCOR Alberta Utilities Holdings Inc. Share Transfer Application, AUC Decision 29083-D01-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Share Transfer – No-Harm Test Application Harmony Advanced Water Systems Corporation (“HAWSCO”) filed an application with the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) requesting the AUC to authorize pursuant to s 102(1)...
Battle River Power Coop v Alberta Utilities Commission, 2024 ABCA 259
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Statutory Appeal – Determination of Compensation Application Battle River Power Coop (“BRPC”) applied to the Alberta Court of Appeal (“ABCA” or “Court”) for permission to appeal the Alberta Utilities Commission...
TriSummit Utilities Inc. De-Designation Under Section 26 of the Gas Utilities Act, Decision 29096-D01-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Markets – Financial Oversight Application TriSummit Utilities Inc. (“TSU”), a Canadian corporation designated as an owner of a gas utility and an owner of a public utility, filed an application with the Alberta...
AUC inquiry into the ongoing economic, orderly and efficient development of electricity generation in Alberta Module B Report, AUC Report in Proceeding 28542
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Markets – Renewables Inquiry On August 2, 2023, the Government of Alberta (“GOA”) issued an order-in-council (“Order”) directing the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) to hold an inquiry into the ongoing economic,...
WR2 Wind GP Corp. and Wild Rose 2 Wind Inc. Wild Rose 2 Wind Power Project Amendment, AUC Decision 27729-D01-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Facilities – Environmental Application WR2 Wind GP Corp. and Wild Rose 2 Wind Inc. (collectively, “WR2”) filed an application with the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) for approval to amend the Wild Rose 2 Wind...
Qualico Developments West, Reconsideration of the April 20, 2022, Decision, AER Decision 2024 ABAER 007
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Facilities – Environmental Application Qualico Developments West Ltd. (“Qualico”) filed an application, as amended (“Application”), with the Alberta Energy Regulator (“AER”) requesting pursuant to s 33 of the...
Direct Energy Marketing Limited Amendments to the Code of Conduct Regulation and Inter-Affiliate Code of Conduct Compliance Plan, AUC Decision 28623-D01-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Markets – Code of Conduct Compliance Application Direct Energy Marketing Limited (“DEML”) applied for approval of amendments to the Code of Conduct Regulation Compliance...
ATCO Electric Ltd. Approval of Sale Offering for Narrows Point Power Plant, AUC Decision 28699-D01-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Facilities Application ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”) applied for approval of a sale offering for isolated generating units CUL 483, CUL 429, CUL 430 and CUL 280...
Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC on Behalf of Trans Mountain Pipeline L.P. Application for Approval of Firm Service Recontracting, CER Letter Decision A8V4K7
Link to Decision Summarized Oil – Rates Application Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC (“Trans Mountain”) applied for approval of firm service recontracting for 47,500 barrels per day (“bpd”) of capacity...
Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Trans Mountain Expansion Project Application Pursuant to Subsection 69(1) of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act Mountain 3 Horizontal Directional Drill Variance Application, CER Reasons for Decision
Link to Decision Summarized Oil and Gas - Facilities Application Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC (“Trans Mountain”) filed an application requesting a variance of Certificate of Public Convenience and...
Trans-Northern Pipelines Inc. Application for Approval of the Incentive Tolls Settlement Agreement, CER Reasons for Decision RH-001-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Gas - Tolls Application Trans-Northern Pipelines Inc. (“TNPI”) filed an application requesting approval of the Incentive Tolls Settlement Agreement (“ITSA”), including:...
City of Lethbridge 2024 Interim Transmission Facility Owner Tariff, AUC Decision 28671-D01-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Rules Application The City of Lethbridge (“Lethbridge”) applied for approval of its 2024-2026 transmission facility owner (“TFO”) tariff and the 2024 TFO...
Michichi Solar GP inc. Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the Michichi Solar Generation Facility, AUC Decision 28702-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Solar Power - Markets Application Michichi Solar GP Inc. (“Michichi”) applied pursuant to s 3 of the Fair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation (“FEOCR”), seeking...
Kneehill Solar GP Inc. Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the Kneehill Solar Generation Facility, AUC Decision 28701-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Solar Power - Markets Application Kneehill Solar GP Ltd. (“Kneehill”) applied pursuant to s 3 of the Fair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation (“FEOCR”), seeking...
Enforcement Staff of the Alberta Utilities Commission Settlement Agreement with the Consumers’ Coalition of Alberta, AUC Decision 28648-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Markets - Rules Application AUC enforcement staff (“Enforcement Staff”) and the Consumers’ Coalition of Alberta (“CCA”) applied for approval of a settlement agreement...
Claresholm Solar GP Inc. Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the Claresholm Solar Power Plant, AUC Decision 28668-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Solar - Markets Application Claresholm Solar GP Ltd. (“Claresholm Solar”) applied pursuant to s 3 of the Fair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation (“FEOCR”),...
Achernar GP Ltd. Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the Empress Solar Power Plant, AUC Decision 28667-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Solar - Markets Application Achernar GP Ltd. (“Achernar”) applied pursuant to s 3 of the Fair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation (“FEOCR”), seeking permission to...
AUC Reconsideration of ATCO Electric Ltd. Z Factor Adjustment for the 2016 Wood Buffalo Fire, AUC Decision 28320-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Rates Application Previously, the Alberta Court of Appeal (“ABCA”) allowed ATCO Electric Ltd.’s (“AE”) appeal of the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”)...
FortisAlberta Inc. 2024 Interim Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, AUC Decision 28576-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Rates Application FortisAlberta Inc. (“FortisAB”) applied for approval its third-generation performance-based regulation (“PBR3”) plan compliance filing and...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. 2024 Interim Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, AUC Decision 28581-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Rates Application EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. (“EDTI”) submitted for approval its third-generation performance-based regulation (“PBR3”) plan...
ENMAX Power Corporation 2024 Interim Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, AUC Decision 28575-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Rates Application ENMAX Power Corporation (“ENMAX”) submitted for approval its third-generation performance-based regulation (“PBR3”) plan compliance filing...
Apex Utilities Inc. Fort Assiniboine Pipeline Installation, AUC Decision 28660-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Gas - Facilities Application Apex Utilities Inc. (“AUI”) applied for approval to install approximately 740 meters (“m”) of new 60.3-millimeter (“mm”) natural gas pipeline...
Apex Utilities Inc. 2024 Interim Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, AUC Decision 28583-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Gas - Rates Application Apex Utilities Inc. (“AUI”) applied for approval of, inter alia, its 2024 interim performance-based regulation (“PBR”) rate adjustment in...
Alberta Electric System Operator 2024 Independent System Operator Tariff Update, AUC Decision 28627-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Rates Application The Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) filed an application with the AUC, pursuant to ss 30 and 119 of the Electric Utilities Act...
ATCO Gas, a Division of ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. 2024 Interim Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, AUC Decision 28569-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Gas - Rates Application ATCO Gas, a division of ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. (“ATCO Gas”) submitted for approval its third-generation performance-based regulation (“PBR3”)...
ATCO Electric Ltd. 2024 Interim Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, AUC Decision 28570-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Rates Application ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”) submitted for approval its third-generation performance-based regulation (“PBR3”) plan compliance filing and...
Forty Mile Granlea Wind GP Inc. Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the Forty Mile Wind Power Project, Phase One, AUC Decision 28666-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Wind Power - Markets Application Forty Mile Granlea Wind GP Inc. (“Forty Mile”) applied pursuant to s 3 of the Fair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation (“FEOCR”),...
Enfinite Corporation Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the eReserve 7, 8 and 9 Battery Energy Storage Power Plants, AUC Decision 28650-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Wind Power - Markets Application Enfinite Corporation (“Enfinite”) applied pursuant to s 3 of the Fair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation (“FEOCR”), seeking...
New Edition of Manual 023, AER Bulletin 2023-44
Link to Decision Summarized Oil and Gas - Facilities The AER released a new edition of Manual 023 Licensee Life-Cycle Management that includes clarifications based on feedback received as part of...
Enforcement Staff of the AUC Allegations Against Energy Sustain Service Ltd. and Zong Tang, Phase 1, AUC Decision 28170-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Facilities - Approval Requirement Application Enforcement staff of the AUC (“Enforcement Staff”), following an investigation prompted by a noise complaint, filed an...