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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.
![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...
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 Approval of Amended Alberta Reliability Standard COM-001-AB-3 and COM-002-AB-4, AUC Decision 28904-D01-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Electricity – Rules Application The Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) forwarded proposed changes to the Alberta reliability standards COM-001-AB-3 (Communications) and COM-002-AB-4 (Operating Personnel...
Stirling Wind Project Ltd. Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the Stirling Wind Project I, AUC Decision 28228-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity – Records Application Stirling Wind Project Ltd. (“Stirling”) filed an application under the Fair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation (“FEOCR”),...
Aura Power Renewables Ltd. Provost Solar Project, AUC Decision 27918-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Solar Power - Facilities Application Aura Power Renewables Ltd. (“Aura Power”) applied for approval to construct and operate a 22.5-megawatt (“MW”) project designated as...
Alberta Electric System Operator Approval of Proposed Energy Storage Amendments to the ISO Rules, AUC Decision 28176-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity – ISO Amendment Application The Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) requested approval of proposed amendments to a number of its rules and definitions...
Invitation for Feedback on Revisions to Directive 020, AER Bulletin 2023-26
Link to Bulletin Summarized Oil - Well Abandonment The AER sought feedback on updates to Directive 020: Well Abandonment. Changes were proposed to section 5.4, which would amend the requirements for...
City of Medicine Hat MHS-11 Substation, AUC Decision 27417-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Facilities - Site Selection Application The City of Medicine Hat (“Medicine Hat”) applied for approval to construct and operate the new MHS-11 substation, alter the...
RES Forty Mile Wind GP Corp. Forty Mile Wind Power Project Amendments, AUC Decision 27561-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Wind Power – Facilities Application RES Forty Mile Wind GP Corp. (“RES”) has prior approval to construct and operate a 398.5-megawatt (“MW”) wind power plant designated...
EMCOR Utility (2035570 Alberta Ltd.) Interim Rates for Supply and Distribution of Potable Water, AUC Decision 28055-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Water - Rates Application EMCOR Utility (2035570 Alberta Ltd.) (“EMCOR”) requested approval of certain items related to its potable water service. It requested approval...
Sunnynook Solar Energy Inc. Sunnynook Solar+ Energy Storage Project, AUC Decision 27971-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Solar Power – Facilities Application Sunnynook Solar Energy Inc. applied for approval to construct and operate the Sunnynook Solar+ Energy Storage Project (the...
Kalina Distributed Power Limited v Alberta Utilities Commission, 2023 ABCA 173
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - DCG-Credits Application The distribution-connected generators (“DCG”) Campus Energy Partners LP, Kalina Distributed Power Ltd., Lionstooth Energy Inc., and...
TransAlta Corporation v Alberta Energy Regulator, 2023 ABCA 172
Link to Decision Summarized Oil/Gas - Water – Permission to Appeal Application TransAlta Corporation (“TransAlta”) brought three applications for permission to appeal decisions of the Alberta Energy...
Greencells Indygen Alberta Ltd. Estuary Solar Power Project, AUC Decision 27862-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity – Facilities Application Greencells Indygen Alberta Ltd. (“Greencells”) applied for approval to construct and operate the 200-megawatt Eustary Solar Power...
Alberta Electric System Operator Independent System Operator Tariff Modernization Application, AUC Decision 27864-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Rates Application The Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) applied for revisions to the Independent System Operator (“ISO”) tariff. The proposed...
ENMAX Energy Corporation 2022-2024 Non-Energy Regulated Rate Option Tariff Negotiated Settlement Agreement, AUC Decision 27714-D02-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Rates - Negotiated Settlement Application ENMAX Energy Corporation (“EEC”) applied for approval of a Negotiated Settlement Agreement (“NSA”) concerning its 2022-2024...
ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. Franchise Agreement Renewal with the City of Cold Lake, AUC Decision 28210-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Rates - Franchise Agreement Application ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. (“ATCO Gas”) applied for approval of a natural gas franchise agreement (the “Agreement”), including a...
Journey Energy Inc. Gilby Thermal Power Plant, AUC Decision 27860-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Thermal Power - Facilities Application Journey Energy Inc. applied for approval to construct and operate the 15.5-megawatt Gilby Thermal Power Plant (the “Power Plant”)...
AlphaBow Energy Ltd v Alberta Energy Regulator, 2023 ABCA 164
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Stay Application Application AlphaBow asked the AER to grant it a regulatory appeal of a decision issued by the AER (the “Decision”), and a stay of portions...
Air Products Canada Ltd. Edmonton 3 H2 Power Plant, Substation and Industrial System Designation, AUC Decision 27380-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Facilities Application Air Products Canada Ltd. (“APC”) applied for permission to construct and operate a 90.5-megawatt combined-cycle power plant and a...
Direct Energy Regulated Services Default Rate Tariff and Regulated Rate Tariff 2022 Rider C True-Up, and Bad Debt and Late Payment Charge Deferral Account Disposition, AUC Decision 28138-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Rates Application Direct Energy Regulated Services (“DERS”) applied for approval of the disposition of its 2022 bad debt and late payment charge deferral...
Millar Western Forest Products Ltd. and Canfor (Whitecourt) Forest Products Ltd. Millar Western Pulp Industrial Complex Power Plant Alteration and Industrial System Designation, AUC Decision 28072-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Facilities Application Millar Western Forest Products Ltd. (“Millar Western”) applied for approval of a minor alteration to its existing biogas power plant....
ATCO Electric Ltd. 2023-2025 General Tariff Application and Negotiated Settlement Agreement, AUC Decision 27062-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Rates Application As a transmission facility owner (“TFO”), ATCO Electric Ltd (“AE”) recovers the costs of providing regulated electric transmission service...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc 2023 System Access Service Rate Update, AUC Decision 28133-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Rates Application In this application, EPCOR Distribution & Transmission’s (“EDTI”) requested approval to update its 2023 System Access Service (“SAS”)...
Wheatland Industries Ltd. Decision on Threshold Issue Application for Review of Decision 26395-D01-2021 Kirkcaldy Solar Energy Centre, AUC Decision 28015-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Review and Variance - Procedural Application On February 10, 2023, Wheatland Industries Inc. (“Wheatland”) applied for a review and variance of Decision 26395-D01-2021...
Increased Risk of Wildfire During Drier Seasons, AER Bulletin 2023-25
Link to Bulletin Summarized Oil and Gas - Monitoring The AER reminded licensees that the risk of brush/grass fires increases significantly during wildfire season, which is from March 1 to October...
Direct Energy Regulated Services 2023 Default Rate Tariff and Regulated Rate Tariff, AUC Decision 27631-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Revenue Requirements - Non-Energy Application Direct Energy Regulated Services (“DERS”) applied for approval of its default rate tariff (“DRT”) and regulated rate tariff...