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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.
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...
EPCOR Energy Alberta GP Inc. 2023-2024 Non-Energy Regulated Rate Tariff, AUC Decision 28457-D02-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Electricity – Rates Application EPCOR Energy Alberta GP Inc. (“EEA”) filed an application requesting approval of its 2023-2025 regulated rate tariff (“RRT”) non-energy charges, price schedules and miscellaneous fees,...
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...
Review and Variance Application of TransCanada Keystone Pipeline GP Ltd. Concerning the Commission of the Canada Energy Regulator Decision in the RH-005-2020 Hearing, CER Letter Decision
Link to Decision Summarized Facilities - Industrial System Designation Application TransCanada Keystone Pipeline GP Ltd (“Keystone”) filed an application seeking a review and variance of the CER...
TransAlta Corporation Application for Approval to Issue Shares, AUC Decision 28331-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Markets - Reporting Application TransAlta Corporation (“TransAlta”) entered into an arrangement agreement (“Agreement”) with TransAlta Renewables Inc. (“TransAlta...
Paintearth Wind Project Ltd. Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the Paintearth Wind Power Plant, AUC Decision 28284-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Solar – Records Application Paintearth Wind Project Ltd. (“Paintearth”) applied pursuant to s 3 of the Fair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation (“FEOCR”), seeking...
Balancing Pool Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the Youngstown Solar Project, AUC Decision 28305-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Records Application The Balancing Pool, pursuant to 7 of the Small Scale Generation Regulation, acting on behalf of 2079816 Alberta as a small-scale power...
Corix Utilities (Foothill Water) Inc 2023-2025 Revenue Requirements and Rates Application, AUC Decision 27844-D02-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Water – Rates Application Corix Utilities (Foothills Water) Inc. (“Corix”) provides water utility service that comprises of potable water distribution service to 955...
Hydro-Québec Application for the Hertel-New York Interconnection Power Line Project Under Section 248 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, OF-Fac-IPL-Q016-2022-01 01
Link to Decision Summarized Facilities - Electricity Application Hydro-Québec (“HQ”) applied for a permit for a project designated as the Hertel-New York Interconnection Power Line, which involves...
Aura Power Renewables Ltd. Burdett Solar Project, AUC Decision 27488-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Facilities - Site Selection Application Aura Power Renewables Ltd. (“Aura”) applied for approval to construct and operate the 17.5-megawatt (MW) Burdett Solar Project...
Enforcement Staff of the AUC Settlement Agreement with ENMAX Energy Corporation, AUC Decision 28201-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Markets Application AUC enforcement staff (“Enforcement Staff”) submitted an application for approval of a settlement agreement between Enforcement Staff...