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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.
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,...
ENMAX Power Corporation Recovery of Land and Property Rights Tribunal Order Payments Related to Remington Lands Matter, AUC Decision 28911-D01-2024
Link to Decision Summarized Download Summary in PDF Rates – Knowledge Exception Application ENMAX Power Corporation (“EPC”) applied to recover, in its 2025 revenue requirement, the amount of $13.63 million related to EPC’s obligations to pay Remington Development...
Alberta Electric System Operator Needs Identification Document Application, EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. Facility Applications Clover Bar Interconnection Project, AUC Decision 27676-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Facility Application The AUC previously granted approval to Air Products to construct and operate an electric system, designated as an industrial system, at...
AlphaBow Energy Ltd v Alberta Energy Regulator, 2023 ABCA 221
Link to Decision Summarized Permission to Appeal Application AlphaBow Energy Ltd. (“AlphaBow”) applied for permission to appeal a decision of the AER that dismissed its request to stay a reasonable...
Creekside Solar Inc. Creekside Solar Project, AUC Decision 27652-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Solar – Facility Application Creekside Solar Inc. (“CSI”) applied for approval to construct and operate the 18.4-megawatt (“MW”) Creekside Solar Power Plant and to...
Enforcement Staff of the AUC Settlement Agreement with ENMAX Energy Corporation, AUC Decision 28213-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Markets - Enforcement Application The enforcement staff of the AUC (“Enforcement Staff”) applied for approval of a settlement agreement reached with ENMAX Energy...
Process and Protocol for Rule 012: Noise Control Technical Meeting, AUC Bulletin 2023-03
Link to Bulletin Summarized Rules - Facilities The AUC is conducting an ongoing consultation on certain provisions of Rule 012: Noise Control to streamline and improve regulatory and adjudicative...
Future Energy Park Inc. Future Energy Park Power Plant, Industrial System Designation and Interconnection, AUC Decision 28154-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Facilities - Industrial System Designation Application Future Energy Park Inc (“FEP”) applied for approval to construct and operate a 30-megawatt (“MW”) congregation...
ATCO Electric Ltd. Mitsue Area Fibre Optic Project, AUC Decision 28265-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Facilities - Communication Application ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”) applied for approval to construct and operate a five-kilometer underground fibre optic cable, designated...
File Changes for Brine Hosted Minerals, AER Bulletin 2023-28
Link to Bulletin Summarized Minerals – Resource Development The AER updated its Digital Data Submission system to enable the collection, in the pressure ASCII standard (PAS) file, of the data...
ENMAX Power Corporation – Victoria Park Transmission Line Relocation Project, AUC Decision 28001-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Facilities – Alteration Application NMAX Power Corporation (“ENMAX”) sought approval to relocate portions of the transmission lines in the Victoria Park area of southeast...
New Edition of Directive 001, AER Bulletin 2023-27
Link to Bulletin Summarized Oil and Gas - Geothermal Resources On July 4, 2023, the Alberta Energy Regulator released a new edition of Directive 001: Requirements for Site-Specific Liability...
Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Brazeau Cogeneration Plant and Industrial System Designation, AUC Decision 27616-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Facilities - Industrial System Designation Application Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. (“Tidewater”) applied for approval to construct and operate the...
Inuvialuit Energy Security Project Ltd. Application to Amend a Development Plan for the Inuvialuit Energy Security Project Subject to Hearing Order MH-002-2022, CER Filing A8R2U7
Link to Decision Summarized Oil/Gas – Amendment Application Application On March 8, 2022, the CER approved the development plan for the proposed Inuvialuit Energy Security Project (the “IESP”)....
Xenotime Energy Inc. Application for Pooling Order, 2023 ABAER 003
Link to Decision Summarized Oil - Unit to Produce Oil Application Xenotime Energy Inc. (“Xenotime”) applied for a compulsory pooling order prescribing that all tracts within the drilling spacing...
TransAlta Corporation, as Manager of the TransAlta Generation Partnership 2022-2023 Transmission General Tariff Application, AUC Decision 27964-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Rates Application In this general tariff application (“GTA”) TransAlta Corporation (“TransAlta”), in its capacity as manager of the TransAlta Generation...
Technical Meeting for Potential Changes to Rule 012: Noise Control, AUC Bulletin 2023-02
Link to Bulletin Summarized Facilities - Rules The AUC has been consulting on amending certain provisions of Rule 012: Noise Control (“Rule 012”) to streamline and, improve regulatory and...
Subra GP Ltd. Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the Fox Coulee Solar Project, AUC Decision 28230-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity – Records Application Subra GP Ltd. (“Subra”) filed an application under the Fair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation (“FEOCR”), seeking permission to...
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...