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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.
Market Surveillance Administrator Notice of Investigation of the Alberta Electric System Operator, Ex. 28829-X0060 in AUC Proceeding 28829
Link to Notice Summarized Download Summary in PDF Electricity – Transmission System Performance On April 12, 2024, the Market Surveillance Administrator (“MSA”) filed with the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”), in Proceeding 28829, its notice of investigation...
Alberta Electric System Operator Application for Revised Adjusted Metering Practice Implementation Plan and Related Amendments to Independent System Operator Tariff and Rules, AUC Decision 28441-D02-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Electricity – Rules Application The Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) applied for approval of a revised adjusted metering practice (“AMP”) implementation plan for metering i.e. measuring electric energy that...
FortisAlberta Inc. v. Alberta Utilities Commission, 2024 ABCA 110
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Statutory Appeal - Rates Application FortisAlberta Inc. ("Fortis") applied to the Alberta Court of Appeal (“ABCA”) for permission to appeal an Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) generic cost of capital decision...
2024/25 Orphan Fund Levy/LLR and OWL Programs, AER Bulletin 2024-08
Link to Bulletin Summarized Download Summary in PDF Oil and Gas – Abandonment The Government of Alberta approved a levy of $135 million to fund the Orphan Well Association’s (“OWA”) operating budget for the fiscal year 2024/25. As a result, the AER prescribed an...
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 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...
Water Shortage Advisories in Alberta – Important Information for Water Licence Holders, AER Bulletin 2023-43
Link to Decision Summarized Water - Operational Preparedness Alberta is experiencing extremely low water levels due to below-average snowpack and precipitation over the past several months,...
Direct Energy Regulated Services 2024 Regulated Rate Tariff and Default Rate Tariff Interim Rates, AUC Decision 28661-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Rates Application Direct Energy Regulated Services (“DERS”) applied for approval of its 2024 regulated rate (“RRT”) and default rate tariff (“DRT”) interim...
ATCO Gas, a Division of ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd.2024 Transmission Service Charge (Rider T), Decision 28582-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Rates - Transmission Costs Application ATCO Gas, a division of ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. (“ATCO Gas”), requested approval of Rider T, which collects forecast...
General Land & Power Corp. Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the Sollair Solar Energy Power Plant, AUC Decision 28620-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Solar Power - Markets Application General Land & Power Corp. (“GLP”) applied pursuant to s 3 of the Fair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation (“FEOCR”), seeking...
BA2 Wind GP Corp. Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records not Available to the Public Regarding the Buffalo Atlee Wind Farm 2, AUC Decision 28602-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Records Application BA2 Wind GP Corp. (“BA2 Wind”) applied to the AUC under s 3(3) of the Fair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation (“FEOCR”), seeking...
BA1 Wind GP Corp. Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the Buffalo Atlee Wind Farm 1, AUC Decision 28601-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Records Application BA1 Wind GP Corp., as general partner of BA1 Wind LP, (“BA1”) applied under the Fair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation...
Properties of Northern Bear Inc. 2024 Interim Water Rates, AUC Decision 28681-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Water – Rates Application Properties of Northern Bear Inc. (“Northern Bear”) applied for approval of its current water rates on an interim basis, effective January 1,...
Change to Survey Plan Requirements for Public Lands Act, AER Bulletin 2023-42
Link to Decision Summarized Rules – Survey Plan Requirements The Alberta Forestry and Parks has revised the Public Lands Administration Regulation Table A2: Alberta Energy Regulator (“PLAR”)...
The City of Red Deer 2024 Interim Transmission Facility Owner Tariff, AUC Decision 28600-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Rates Application The City of Red Deer (“Red Deer”) applied to continue its currently approved 2023 transmission facility owner (“TFO”) tariff of $467,397...
Apex Utilities Inc. Drumheller High Pressure Pipeline Project, AUC Decision 28498-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Gas - Facilities Application Apex Utilities Inc. (“AUI”) applied for approval to install the Drumheller High Pressure Pipeline Project, consisting of approximately 1,040...
BA4 Wind Gp Corp. Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the Buffalo Atlee Wind Farm 4, AUC Decision 28594-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Wind Power - Markets Application BA4 Wind GP Corp. (“BA4 Wind”), applied pursuant to s 3 of the Fair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation (“FEOCR”), seeking...
NuVista Energy Ltd. Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the Wembley Thermal Power Plant, AUC Decision 28571-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Markets Application NuVista Energy Ltd. (“NuVista”) applied pursuant to s 3 of the Fair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation (“FEOCR”), seeking...
Corix Utilities (Foothills Water) Inc. Decision on Preliminary Question of Application for Review of Decision 27844-D02-2023 2023-2025 Revenue Requirements and Rates Application, AUC Decision 28417-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Review and Variance - Changed Circumstance Application Corix Utilities (Foothills Water) Inc. (“Corix”) applied to the AUC for a review of the AUC’s Decision...
Alberta Electric System Operator 2024 Balancing Pool Consumer Allocation Rider F, AUC Decision 28628-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Rates - ISO Tariff Application The Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) applied for approval of its 2024 Balancing Pool consumer allocation Rider F of $1.30 per...
Alberta Electric System Operator Application for Revised Adjusted Metering Practice Implementation Plan and Related Amendments to Independent System Operator Tariff and Rules, AUC Decision 28441-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Tariffs Application The Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) applied for approval of a revised implementation plan for its adjusted metering practice...
ATCO Electric Ltd. Brintnell Area Fibre Optic Project, AUC Decision 28472-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Communication Application ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”) applied for approval to construct and operate a 13-kilometer (km”) overhead fibre optic cable between...
Release of New Pipeline Rules and Associated Instruments, AER Bulletin 2023-40
Link to Decision Summarized Oil and Gas - law On November 15, 2023, the AER released a new edition of the Pipeline Rules, which came in force on the same day. The amended Pipeline Rules: allow the...