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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.
![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](https://regulatorylawchambers.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/post-Update-to-Master-Schedule-1080x675.webp)
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](https://regulatorylawchambers.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/rlc_industries2022_industries.webp)
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](https://regulatorylawchambers.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/approvals-and-compliance.jpg)
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](https://regulatorylawchambers.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/RLC-Home2022-Industries-Electricity.jpg)
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...
AltaLink Management Ltd. Vauxhall Solar Farm Connection, AUC Decision 28440-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Communication - Facilities Application AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”) applied for approval to connect Solar Krafte Utilities Inc.’s (“Solar Krafte”) Vauxhall Solar Farm...
Enforcement Staff of the Alberta Utilities Commission Settlement Agreement with Persist Oil & Gas Inc., AUC Decision 28370-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Market - Enforcement Application Enforcement staff of the AUC (“Enforcement Staff”) applied to the AUC for approval of a settlement agreement between Enforcement Staff...
Market Surveillance Administrator Application for Approval of a Settlement Agreement Between the Market Surveillance Administrator, EPCOR Energy Alberta GP Inc. and 1772387 Alberta Ltd, AUC Decision 28207-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Gas – Markets Application The Market Surveillance Administrator (“MSA”) applied for approval of a settlement agreement between the MSA, EPCOR Energy Alberta GP Inc. as...
ATCO Electric Ltd. Sweeney Creek Telecommunications Tower Site Project, AUC Decision 28360-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Communications – Facilities Application ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”) applied to the AUC for approval to construct and operate the new Sweeney Creek 1090 Telecommunications...
Aura Power Renewable Ltd. Decision on Preliminary Question Application for Review of Decision 27488-D01-2023 Burdett Solar Project, AUC Decision 28409-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Solar Power – Review and Variance Application Aura Power Renewables Ltd. (“Aura”) applied for a review and variance of AUC Decision 27488-D01-2023, regarding the Burdett...
ATCO Electric Ltd. Touchwood Telecommunications Tower Connection Project, AUC Decision 28442-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Communications - Facilities Application ATCO Electric Ltd (“AE”) applied to decommission and salvage the Touchwood Microwave Power Plant and alter the Touchwood...
2024-2028 Performance-Based Regulation Plan for Alberta Electric and Gas Distribution Utilities, AUC Decision 27388-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Performance-Based Regulation Plan - Rates Application In Bulletin 2022-006, issued on May 26, 2022, the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) initiated Proceeding 27388 to...
Strathcona County Amended and Restated Water Supply Agreement with Highway 14 Regional Water Services Commission, AUC Decision 28436-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Water - Rates Application Strathcona County (“Strathcona”) applied for approval of its amended and restated water supply agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Highway 14...
ENMAX Power Corporation 2023-2025 Transmission General Tariff Application and Negotiated Settlement Agreement, AUC Decision 27581-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Rates Application ENMAX Power Corporation (“EPC”) filed an application with the AUC for approval of its 2023-2025 GTA for the period of January 1, 2023, to...
Enforcement Staff of the Alberta Utilities Commission Penalty for Contraventions 1-5, Decision 26379-D04-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Enforcement – Penalties Application This was a penalty determination as part of the second phase of the AUC’s enforcement proceeding against Green Block Mining Corp....
Strathcona County Water Supply Agreement with Capital Region Northeast Ware Services Commission, AUC Decision 28422-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Water - Rates Application Strathcona County applied to the AUC for approval of a water supply agreement entered into with the Capital Region Northeast Water Services...
Concord Vulcan GP2 Ltd. Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the Vulcan Solar Project, AUC Decision 28433-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Solar - Markets Application Concord Vulcan GP2 Ltd. (“Vulcan GP2”) applied pursuant to s 3 of the Fair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation (“FEOCR”), seeking...
Mandatory Closure Spend Quotas for 2024, AER Bulletin 2023-35
Link to Decision Summarized Oil and Gas - Supplemental Closure Spending Licensees must spend a minimum amount annually on abandoning, remediating and reclaiming their inactive oil and gas sites. In...
Alberta Electric System Operator Deferral Account Reconciliation Methodology Revision, AUC Decision 28293-D02-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Rates Application The Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) applied to the AUC for approval of (i) its 2022 deferral account reconciliation (“DAR”) and...
Validating Facility Operational Life-Cycle Statuses, AER Bulletin 2023-34
Link to Decision Summarized Oil and Gas - Facilities The AER announced that it would contact applicable licensees by email to validate the operational life-cycle status of their facilities, as an...
City of Calgary Decision on Preliminary Question Application for Review of Decision 26616-D01-2022 2023 Cost-of-Service Review, AUC Decision 28244-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Gas - Application for Review Application The City of Calgary (“Calgary”) applied for a review and variance of Decision 26616-D01-2023 regarding the ATCO Gas (“AG”) and...
Office of the Utilities Consumer Advocate Decision on Preliminary Question Application for Review of Decision 26615-D01-2022 2023 Cost-of-Service Review, AUC Decision 28334-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Application for Review Application The Office of the Utilities Consumer Advocate (“UCA”) applied to review Decision 26615-D01-2022 (the “Decision”),...
Consultation on Proposed Amendments to AUC Rule 016, AUC Bulletin 2023-07
Link to Decision Summarized Rules - Applications for Review The AUC proposed amendments to Rule 016: Review of Commission Decisions as part of the ongoing review of its case management procedures...
Alberta Electric System Operator Needs Identification Document Application and Section 15(2) Application AltaLink Management Ltd. Facility Applications Vauxhall Area Transmission Development, AUC Decision 27776-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Facilities Application The Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) filed a needs identification document (“NID”) application, for approval of the need for...
Market Surveillance Administrator Application for Approval of a Settlement Agreement Between the Market Surveillance Administrator, Canadian Hydro Developers Inc. and TransAlta Corporation, AUC Decision 28217-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity – Markets Application The Market Surveillance Administrator (“MSA”) applied for approval of a settlement agreement (the “Settlement”) between the MSA,...
Direct Energy Regulated Services Default Rate Tariff and Regulated Rate Tariff 2023 Interim Rates True-Up, AUC Decision 28362-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity/Gas – Rates Application Direct Energy Regulated Services (“DERS”) applied for approval of the 2023 interim rates true-up balances for its default rate tariff...
Concord Monarch GP2 Ltd. Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records not Available to the Public Regarding the Monarch Solar Project, AUC Decision 28412-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Records Application Concord Monarch GP2 Ltd. (“Concord”) applied, under s 3 of the Fair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation (“FEOCR”), seeking...
Concord Coaldale GP2 Ltd. Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the Coaldale Solar Project, Decision 28413-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Solar – Records Application Concord Coaldale GP2 Ltd. (“Coaldale GP2”) applied under s 3 of the Fair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation (“FEOCR”), seeking...
Enterprise Solar GP Inc. Enterprise Solar Project Amendments, AUC Decision 28315-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Facilities Application Enterprise Solar GP Inc., on behalf of Enterprise Solar LP (“Enterprise Solar”), filed a letter of inquiry with the AUC for...