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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.
AUC Consultation on Rule 007 and Enhanced Interim Information Requirements, Bulletin 2024-08
Link to Bulletin Summarized Download Summary in PDF Electricity Generation Inquiry – Facility Applications AUC Consultation on Rule 007 All new power plant and energy storage facility applications filed on or after May 2, 2024, must satisfy the existing Rule 007:...
Complaint of Suncor Energy Inc. in Respect of Section 203.1 of the Independent System Operator Rules, Offers and Bids for Energy, Ex.29009-X0002.01 in AUC Proceeding 29009
Link to Notice Summarized Download Summary in PDF Electricity – FEOC Complaint On April 30, 2024, Suncor Energy Inc. (“Suncor”) filed a complaint with the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”), pursuant to ss 25(1)(b)(ii) and (iii) (electricity market participant...
TransAlta Corporation v Alberta (Environment and Parks), 2024 ABCA 127
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Statutory Appeal – Confidentiality Application The Minister of Environment and Parks ("AEP" or "Crown") appealed a decision of the case management judge ordering the production of eight records ("Disputed...
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...
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...
AltaLink Management Ltd. v. Alberta Utilities Commission, 2023 ABCA 325
Link to Decision Summarized Appeal - Procedural Fairness Appeal This was an appeal by AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”), ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”), ENMAX Power Corp. (“ENMAX”) and EPCOR Distribution...
AECG Forty Mile Wind GP Corp. Forty Mile Wind Power Project Amendments, AUC Decision 27561-D05-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Wind Power - Safety Application RES Forty Mile Wind GP Corp (“RES”) applied to amend, construct and operate the previously approved Forty Mile Wind Power Project (the...
ATCO Electric Ltd. Application for Orders Relating to the City of Lloydminster Annexation, Decision 28016-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Service Area Application ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”) applied to the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) for: confirmation of exclusive service area...
Solar Krafte Utilities Inc. and Beargrass Solar Inc. Brooks Solar Farm Project Amendment, Time Extension and Approval and Permit and Licence Transfer, AUC Decision 27916-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Solar Power - Facilities Application Solar Krafte Utilities Inc. (“Solar Krafte”) applied for approval to amend, construct and operate the 360-megawwatt (“MW”) Brooks...
Temporary Pause on New Pipeline Applications, AER Bulletin 2023-38
Link to Decision Summarized Oil and Gas - Pipelines The AER temporarily paused new pipeline application submissions through OneStop from November 6, 2023, to November 16, 2023, in response to the...
ATCO Electric Ltd. Notice of Dispute for Micro-Generation, AUC Decision 28319-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Solar Power - Micro-Generation Application Dale Sunderland, a “customer” under the Micro-Generation Regulation (“MGR”), submitted a micro-generation application to ATCO...
AUC Determination of the Cost-of-Capital Parameters in 2024 and Beyond – Formula Base Values, AUC Decision 27084-D03-2023
Link to Decision Summarized GAS- Rates Application In Decision 27084-D02-2023, the AUC determined the value of each of the base inputs to the formula, except the utility bond spread for the base...
AUC Determination of the Cost-of-Capital Parameters for 2024 and Beyond, AUC Decision 27084-D02-2023
Link to Decision Summarized GAS - Rates Application The AUC initiates a mandatory review of cost-of-capital parameters every five years, subject to mid-term reopeners, on its own motion or upon...
ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. Swanhills Loop Transmission Project, AUC Decision 28431-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Gas - Facilities Application ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. (“AG”) applied for approval to construct and operate the Swanhills Loop Transmission Project, consisting of 4.6...
Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC TMEP Application Pursuant to Section 211 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act Segment 5.3 – Pípsell (Jacko Lake), CER Reasons for Decision A8T7K1
Link to Decision Summarized Gas - Facilities Application Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC (“Trans Mountain”) applied for approval of a deviation (“Deviation Application”) to the approved plan, profile...
NorthRiver Midstream NEBC Connector GP Inc., CER Report OH-001-2022
Link to Decision Summarized Natural Gas Liquids - Facilities Application NorthRiver Midstream NEBC Connector GP Inc. (“NorthRiver”), a wholly owned subsidiary of NorthRiver Midstream Inc., applied...
Judd v Alberta Energy Regulator, 2023 ABCA 296
Link to Decision Summarized Permission to Appeal – Error of Law Application Michael Judd applied for permission to appeal a decision of the AER, which dismissed a pre-hearing motion brought by Mr....
ATCO Electric Ltd. Dog Rib Fibre Optic Connection Project, AUC Decision 28463-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Communications - Facilities Application ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”) applied for approval to construct and operate the 185-meter (“m”) ELADFO021 underground fibre optic...
TransAlta Corporation, as Manager of the TransAlta Generation Partnership Application Concerning Arbitration Award for AltaLink Management Ltd. to Perform its Obligations Under the Operations and Maintenance Agreement, AUC Decision 28467-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Markets Application TransAlta Corporation (“TransAlta”) submitted to the AUC that the interim order issued in Decision 27168-D01-2023, regarding an...
Reclamation Liability Reduction Program Being Developed, AER Bulletin 2023-37
Link to Decision Summarized Oil and Gas – Facilities The AER is implementing a reclamation liability reduction program (the “Program”), with an anticipated release in the spring of 2024. The Program...
Residential Standards of Service and Maximum Investment Levels – Phase 2, AUC Decision 27658-D02-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity – Rates Application In September 2022, the AUC established Proceeding 27658 to examine the standards of service and the associated maximum investment levels...
ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. Unaccounted-For Gas Rider D and Rider P, AUC Decision 28406-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized GAS - Rates Application ATCO Gas (“AG”), a division of ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd., applied for approval of its 2023-2024 unaccounted-for gas (“UFG”) Rider D and Rider P,...
Alberta Electric System Operator Needs Identification Document Application, AltaLink Management Facility Applications – Georgetown Solar Project Connection, AUC Decision 28327-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Solar Power – Facilities Application Georgetown Solar Inc. (“Georgetown Solar”) has an AUC approval to construct the Georgetown Solar + Energy Storage Project (the “Power...
Invitation for Feedback on Proposed New Requirements for Rock-Hosted Mineral Resource Development, AER Bulletin 2023-36
Link to Decision Summarized Minerals – Development The AER sought feedback on its proposed new Draft Directive: Rock-Hosted Mineral Resource Development (“Draft Directive”). The Draft Directive sets...
Reference re Impact Assessment Act, 2023 SCC 23
Link to Decision Summarized Jurisdiction – Environmental Impact Assessment Appeal This was an appeal from an Alberta Court of Appeal (“ABCA”) judgment regarding a reference by the Alberta’s...