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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
2079816 Alberta Ltd. Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the Joffre Solar Project, AUC Decision 28399-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Solar - Records Application 2079816 Alberta Ltd., as general partner of PACE LP (the “Applicant”), applied under s 3 of the Fair, Efficient and Open Competition...
ATCO Electric Ltd. Loyalist Fibre Optic Connection Project, AUC Decision 28408-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Communication - Facilities Application ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”) applied for permission to construct and operate 640 meters of underground fibre optic cable from AE’s...
Apex Utilities Inc. 2023-2024 Unaccounted-For Gas Rider E and Rider H, AUC Decision 28368-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Gas - Rates Application Apex Utilities Inc. (“AUI”) applied for approval of its 2023-2024 unaccounted-for gas (“UFG”) Rate Rider E of 1.07 percent and Rate Rider H of...
AUC Inquiry Into the Ongoing Economic, Orderly and Efficient Development of Electricity Generation in Alberta, AUC Bulletin 2023-06
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Markets On August 3, 2023, the Alberta government issued Order in Council O.C. 171/2023, directing the AUC to inquire and report to the Minister of...
IPC Canada Ltd. Blackrod Cogeneration Power Plant, AUC Decision 28187-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Facilities Application IPC Canada Ltd. (“IPC”) applied to construct and operate a 33.06-megawatt (“MW”) natural gas-fired cogeneration power plant and a...
ATCO Electric Ltd. Decision on Preliminary Question Application for Review and Variance of Decision 27062-D01-2023 2023-2025 General Tariff Application and Negotiated Settlement Agreement, AUC Decision 28241-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity – Application for Review Application ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”) applied for a review of Decision 27062-D01-2023, (the “Decision”) concerning AE’s 2023-2025...
Reminder of Increased Risk During Migratory Bird Season, AER Bulletin 2023-33
Link to Decision Summarized Oil and Gas - Environment On September 7, 2023, the AER reminded licensees of the beginning of the migratory bird season in Alberta and their responsibility to follow...
Interim Rule 007 Information Requirements, AUC Bulletin 2023-05
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Facilities On September 6, the AUC announced the introduction of new and interim information requirements relating to agricultural land, municipal land use,...
New Edition of Directive 020, AER Bulletin 2023-32
Link to Decision Summarized Oil and Gas - Well Abandonment On September 5, 2023, the Alberta Energy Regulator (“AER”) released a new edition of Directive 020: Well Abandonment (“Directive 020”),...
AlphaBow Energy Ltd. v Alberta Energy Regulator, 2023 ABCA 239
Link to Decision Summarized Reasonable Care and Measures Order - Appeal Application AlphaBow Energy Ltd. (“AlphaBow”) applied to the Alberta Court of Appeal (“ABCA”) for permission to appeal a...
Industry-Wide Closure Spend Requirement for 2024, AER Bulletin 2023-31
Link to Bulletin Summarized Oil and Gas - Facilities The AER implemented an inventory reduction program described in Directive 088: Licensee Life-Cycle Management under the Government of Alberta’s...
Enforcement Staff of the Alberta Utilities Commission, Phase 1 Enforcement Proceeding with Salt Box Coulee Water Supply Company Ltd., Decision 28021-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Markets - Enforcement Application AUC enforcement staff (“Enforcement Staff”) filed an application with the AUC alleging that Salt Box Coulee Water Supply Company Ltd....
AltaLink Management Ltd. Application for 2023 Debt Issuance, AUC Decision 28322-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Public Utilities Act – Debt Issuance Application AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”), in its capacity as general partner of AltaLink, L.P. (“ALP”), filed an application...
Alberta Electric System Operator Approval of New and Amended CIP Alberta Reliability Standards, AUC Decision 28354-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Transmission Regulation - Section 19 Application On July 25, 2023, the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) forwarded a recommendation to the AUC, pursuant to s...
ENMAX Energy Corporation 2022-2023 Regulated Rate Option Non-Energy Tariff True-Up, AUC Decision 28303-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Rates Application ENMAX Energy Corporation (“EEC”) applied for approval of its 2022-2023 non-energy regulated rate option (“RRO”) tariff true-up. Decision...
Anita Jenkins, Decision on Preliminary Question Application for Review of Decision 27561-D01-2023 Forty Mile Wind Power Project Amendments, AUC Decision 28311-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Facilities – Review and Variance Application Anita Jenkins (“A. Jenkins”), applied for review and variance of Decision 27561-D01-2023 (the “Decision”). The Decision...
Emergency Billing Relief Program for Wildfire Evacuation Orders, AUC Bulletin 2023-04
Link to Bulletin Summarized Electricity and Gas - Billing The AUC implemented an emergency billing relief program (“EBRP”), which temporarily paused the electric and gas utility billing for...
MGM Energy Corp. Application for an Operations Authorization – Shut In Well Inspections, MGM Wells, Mackenzie Delta Area, CER Authorization Approval: OA-1202-001 Letter Decision
Link to Decision Summarized Oil and Gas - Facilities Application MGM Energy Corp. (“MGM”) applied for an authorization to inspect ten wells and four associated drilling sumps (the “Application”) in...
Increasing Number of Incidents of Pipeline Contact Damage During Ground Disturbance, AER Bulletin 2023-30
Link to Bulletin Summarized Oil and Gas - Facilities The AER noted a 69% increase in the number of pipeline incidents related to contact damage during ground disturbance (26 incidents in 2020 to 44...
Inuvialuit Energy Security Project Ltd. – Application for Authorization for Well Workover, CER Approval OA-1414-002 Reasons for Decision
Link to Decision Summarized Oil and Gas - Facilities Application By a letter decision issued on June 28, 2023, the CER approved Inuvialuit Energy Security Project Ltd. (“IESPL”) well workover...
Inuvialuit Energy Security Project – Application for Authorization for Early Site Works, CER Reasons for Decision Approval OA-1414-001
Link to Decision Summarized Oil and Gas - Facilities Application By a letter decision issued on June 28, 2023, the CER approved an application from Inuvialuit Energy Security Project Ltd. (“IESPL”)...
Shell Canada Limited v Alberta (Energy), 2023 ABCA 230
Link to Decision Summarized Oil – Judicial Review/Appeal Appeal This was an appeal by the Alberta Minister of Energy (“Minister” or “Appellant”) from an Alberta Court of King’s Bench order on...
AltaLink Management Ltd. ENGIE Buffalo Trial North Wind Connection Project, AUC Decision 27290-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Facility Application ENGIE Development Canada GP Inc. (“ENGIE”) applied to construct and operate a 400-megawatt wind power plant, designated as the Buffalo...
Alberta Electric System Operator 2022 Deferral Account Reconciliation, AUC Decision 28293-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Rates Application The Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) applied for approval to settle its 2022 net deferral account surplus (“DAR”) of $18.9...