Link to Decision SummarizedWind - FacilitiesIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from BER Hand Hills Wind GP Inc. (“BER”) and ATCO Electric Ltd. (“ATCO”) for the Hand Hills Wind Power Plant (the “Power Plant”) connection. The AUC determined that approval...
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Calgary Energy Centre No. 2 Inc. Power Plant FD6 Maintenance Upgrade Project, AUC Decision 27105-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - GasIn this decision, the AUC approved the request from Calgary Energy Centre No. 2 Inc. (“CEC2”) to alter approval for the Calgary Energy Centre Power Plant (the “Power Plant”) to reflect an increase in the total generating...
New Functionality Moving to OneStop, AER Bulletin 2022-02
Link to Bulletin SummarizedEnterprise SubmissionsOn March 3, 2022, the AER released new functionality and updates for the OneStop platform. The AER added three submission types related to Enterprise Submissions to the platform. Industry submitters are now required to...
Enerfin Energy Company of Canada Inc. Winnifred Wind Power Project, AUC Decision 26504-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedWind Power - FacilitiesIn this decision, the AUC approved the applications from Enerfin Energy Company of Canada Inc. (“Enerfin”) for permission to construct and operate the 122.32-megawatt (“MW”) Winnifred Wind Power Plant (the “Power...
Bull Trail Renewable Energy Centre PG Inc. Bull Trail Wind Power Project, AUC Decision 26981-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedWind Power - FacilitiesIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from Bull Trail Renewable Energy Centre GP Inc. (“Bull Trail Energy”) to construct and operate the 270-megawatt (“MW”) Bull Trail Wind Power Project (the...
AltaLink Management Ltd. Dunmore Solar Project, AUC Decision 27046-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - SolarIn this decision, the AUC approved the applications from AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”) for permission to construct and operate the Dunmore Solar Project Connection.AUC Findings and DecisionAML applied to the AUC for...
Alberta Electric System Operator Enterprise Solar Interconnection Project, AUC Decision 26785-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - SolarIn this decision, the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) approved a needs identification document (“NID”) application from the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”). It further approved three of four facility...
Agrium Inc. Redwater Nitrogen Operations Cogeneration Plant, AUC Decision 26825-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedCogeneration - FacilitiesIn this decision, the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) approved an application from Agrium Inc. to construct and operate a 30-megawatt (“MW”) cogeneration power plant, the Redwater Nitrogen Operations...
Irrigation Canal Power Co-operative Ltd. Fincastle Solar Project, AUC Decision 26861-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - SolarIn this decision, the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) approved the application from Irrigation Canal Power Co-operative Ltd. (“IRRICAN”) to qualify the 938-kilowatt (“kW”) Fincastle Solar Project (the “Project”) as a...
Gleichen Solar Project Inc., Gleichen Solar Project, AUC Decision 26767-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - SolarIn this decision, the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) approved the application from Gleichen Solar Project Inc. (“Gleichen”) to construct and operate a 13.3-megawatt solar power plant, designated as the Gleichen Solar...
Conifer Energy Inc. Judy Creek 16-Megawatt Power Plant, AUC Decision 26647-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - Natural GasIn this decision, the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) approved the application from Conifer Energy Inc. (“Conifer”) to construct, operate and connect a 16-megawatt (“MW”) natural gas power plant, designated as...
Kalina Distributed Power Limited Kalina Energy Centre – Saddle Hills, AUC Decision 26744-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedPower Plant - InterconnectionIn this decision, the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) approved the application from Kalina Distributed Power Limited (“Kalina”) to construct and operate a power plant designated as the Kalina Energy Centre –...
Irrigation Canal Power Co-operative Ltd. Barnwell Solar Project, AUC Decision 26317-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedSolar PowerIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from Irrigation Canal Power Co-operative Ltd. (“IRRICAN”) and qualified the 999-kilowatt (“kW”) Barnwell Solar Project (the “Project”) as a community generating...
AltaLink Management Ltd. and ATCO Electric Ltd. Nilrem to Vermilion Transmission Development Project, AUC Decision 26145-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRouting of Transmission Facilities - Increased CostsIn this decision, the AUC denied the applications by AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AltaLink”) and ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”) to construct and operate their proposed transmission facilities, as...
ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. North Edmonton Loop Pipeline Project, AUC Decision 26811-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedGas - PipelinesIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. (“ATCO”) for an amendment to perform a line split, removal and resumption of segments of discontinued pipelines and to install two new...
Alberta Electric System Operator Cancellation of the Needs Identification Document Approval for the Peace Butte Wind Energy Connection, AUC Decision 26828-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRescinded ApprovalIn this decision, the AUC rescinded the needs identification document approval for the Peace Butte Wind Energy Connection Project (the “Approval”). The AUC rescinded the Approval in response to an application from the...
Dunmore Solar Inc. Dunmore Solar Project, AUC Decision 26485-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedSolar PowerIn this decision, the AUC approved applications from Dunmore Solar Inc. (“Dunmore”) to construct and operate the Dunmore Solar Project (the “Project”). The Project consists of a 216-megawatt (“MW”) solar power plant and the...
Edition of Directive 040, AER Bulletin 2021-34
Link to Bulletin SummarizedOIl and Gas - WellsThe AER released a new edition of Directive 040: Pressure and Deliverability Testing Oil and Gas Wells. In the new edition:guidance for minifrac tests, also known as diagnostic fracture injection test, has been updated to...
Versorium Energy Ltd. – Kenilworth 1 Distributed Energy Resource, AUC Decision 26763-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedPower - FacilitiesIn this decision, the AUC approved applications from Versorium Energy Ltd. (“VEL”) to construct, operate and connect a 5.0-megawatt natural gas-fired power plant, designated as the Kenilworth 1 Distributed Energy Resource...
Renewable Energy Systems Canada Inc. – Hilda Wind Project, AUC Decision 26569-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedWind Power - FacilitiesIn this decision, the AUC approved the applications from Renewable Energy Systems Canada Inc. (“RES”) to construct and operate the Hilda Wind Power Project (the “Project”). The Project consists of a 100-megawatt (“MW”)...
East Strathmore Solar Project Inc. East Strathmore Solar Power Plant Amendments and Community Generation Designation, AUC Decision 26657-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedCommunity Generating Unit - Solar PowerIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from East Strathmore Solar Project Inc. (“ESSPI”) for amendments to the East Strathmore Solar Power Plant (the “Power Plant”). The AUC also designated...
AltaLink Management Ltd. Provost to Edgerton Transmission Development, AUC Decision 26171-D01-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities ApplicationIn this decision, the AUC approved facility applications from AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”) for the proposed Provost to Edgerton Transmission Development (the “Project”).IntroductionThe needs identification...
Brooks Solar GP II Inc. Brooks Solar Project Amendments and Ownership Transfer, AUC Decision 26661-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedSolar Power - FacilitiesIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from Brooks Solar II GP Inc. (“Brooks Solar”) for amendments to the Brooks Solar II Project (the “Project”) and to transfer ownership of the Project to Brooks Solar...
Aura Power Renewables Ltd. Metiskow Solar Project Ltd., AUC Decision 26514-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedSolar Power - FacilitiesIn this decision, the AUC approved applications from Aura Power Renewables Ltd. (“Aura Power”) to construct and operate a 25-kilovolt (“kV”) power plant, near the town of Provost, Alberta, designated as the Metiskow...
AESO NID Application, AltaLink Management Ltd. and ATCO Electric Ltd. Facility Applications, Central East Transfer-out Transmission Development Project, AUC Decision 25469-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedNeeds Identification Document and Facility ApplicationIn this decision, the AUC approved a needs identification document (“NID”) application from the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”), and facility applications from ATCO Electric...
Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Variance Application to Construct and Operate the Coldwater West Alternative Route, CER Reasons for Decision MH-032-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedTMEP Route AlternativeOn July 19, 2021, the CER approved the variance application from Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC (“Trans Mountain”) to construct and operate the Coldwater West Alternative Route (the “West Alternative”) in the Coldwater...
Cypress Renewable Energy Centre GP Inc. and Cypress 2 Renewable Energy Centre GP Inc. Cypress Wind Power Project Amendments, AUC Decision 26489-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities – Wind Power In this decision, the AUC approved the application from Cypress Renewables Energy Centre GP Inc. (“Cypress GP”) and Cypress 2 Renewable Energy Centre GP Inc. (“Cypress 2 GP”, collectively, “Cypress”), to alter the...
Siemens Energy Canada Limited Acme Generating Station, 26478-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - Generating Station In this decision, the AUC approved an application from Siemens Energy Canada (“Siemens”) to construct, operate, and connect a 9.5-megawatt (“MW”) compressor station waste heat recovery power plant eight...
Applications for Lanfine North Wind Power Project Connection, AUC Decision 26176-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities – Wind Power In this decision, the AUC approved applications from the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) and facility applications from ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”) and AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”) for the proposed Lanfine...
Syncrude Canada Ltd. Transfer of Licences to Suncor Energy Operating Inc., AUC Decision 26614-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - Permits In this decision, the AUC approved transferring the licenses to operate four transmission lines and two substations from Syncrude Canada Ltd. (“Syncrude”) to Suncor Energy Operating Inc. (“SESOI”). The AUC saw no need to...
Garden Plain Wind Power Plant Connection Project, AUC Decision 26439-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - Facilities In this decision, the AUC approved a needs identification document (“NID”) application from the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) and facility applications from Garden Plain Wind Energy I Inc. (“Garden...
Kingston Midstream Westspur Limited Secure Energy Services Inc. Application for Service and Suitable and Adequate Interconnection Facilities on the Westspur Pipeline, RH-003-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedConstruction of Adequate and Suitable Facilities - Unjust Discrimination In this decision the Canada Energy Regulator (“CER”) directed Kingston Midstream Westspur Limited (“Kinsgston”) to provide adequate and suitable facilities to allow...
Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Detailed Route Hearing MH-015-2020 – Yarrow Ecovillage Society Cooperative and City of Chilliwack
Link to Decision SummarizedPipelines - Detailed Route Hearings BackgroundThe background of this proceeding is set out in this newsletter in Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Detailed Route Hearing MH-010-2020 – Chilliwack School District, District Parent Advisory Council,...
Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Detailed Route Hearing MH-026-2020 – City of Chilliwack
Link to Decision SummarizedPipelines - Detailed Route Hearings BackgroundThe background of this proceeding is set out in this newsletter in Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Detailed Route Hearing MH-010-2020 – Chilliwack School District, District Parent Advisory Council,...
Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Detailed Route Hearing MH-013-2020 – Rudolf and Debra Enns and City of Chilliwack
Link to Decision SummarizedPipelines - Detailed Route Hearings BackgroundThe background of this proceeding is set out in this newsletter in Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Detailed Route Hearing MH-010-2020 – Chilliwack School District, District Parent Advisory Council,...
Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Detailed Route Hearing MH-011-2020 – Christine Bloom and City of Chilliwack
Link to Decision SummarizedPipelines - Detailed Route Hearings BackgroundThe background of this proceeding is set out in this newsletter in Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Detailed Route Hearing MH-010-2020 – Chilliwack School District, District Parent Advisory Council,...
Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Detailed Route Hearing MH-010-2020 – Chilliwack School District, District Parent Advisory Council, and City of Chilliwack
Link to Decision SummarizedPipelines - Detailed Route Hearings BackgroundOn December 16, 2013, Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC (“Trans Mountain”) filed an application with the National Energy Board (“NEB”) under section 52 of the National Energy Board Act (“NEB Act”) for...
ATCO Electric Ltd. Narrows Point Power Plant Decommission and Salvage, AUC Decision 26479-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - Facilities In this decision, the AUC approved the application from ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”) to discontinue operation and to decommission and salvage the Narrows Point Power Plant (the “Power Plant”). The AUC declined to strike...
Capstone Infrastructure Corporation Buffalo Atlee Wind Farm, AUC Decision 25100-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedWind - Facilities In this decision, the AUC approved applications from Capstone Infrastructure Corporation (“Capstone”) filed on behalf of BA1 Wind GP Corp., BA2 Wind GP Corp., and BA3 Wind GP Corp. to construct and operate Buffalo Atlee...
AltaLink Management Ltd. 2019 Deferral Accounts Reconciliation Compliance Filing to Decision 25913-D01-2021 and Decision 26278-D01-2021, AUC Decision 26500-D02-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - Rates On May 13, 2021, the AUC issued its decision regarding AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”)’s 2019 projects deferral accounts reconciliation compliance application related to Decision 25913-D01-20212 and Decision...
Benga Mining Limited Grassy Mountain Coal Project, 2021 ABAER 010
Link to Decision SummarizedCoal - Facilities In this decision, the AER and Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (“CEAA”) joint review panel (“JRP”) found that the Benga Mining Limited (“Benga”) Grassy Mountain Coal Project (the “Project”) is not in the public...
ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. Pipeline Acquisition from Pioneer Pipeline Inc., AUC Decision 25937-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedGas - Facilities ApplicationsIn this decision, the AUC approved applications from ATCO Pipelines, a division of ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. (“ATCO Pipelines”), to (i) acquire an existing pipeline and associated facilities from Pioneer...
ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. Application for a Pipeline Licence Transfer from NGTL to ATCO Pipelines, AUC Decision 26461-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedGas - Facilities In this decision, the AUC approved the application from ATCO Gas and Pipelines (“ATCO Pipelines”) to transfer the Coaldale Lateral Pipeline (the “Pipeline”) from NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. (“NGTL”) to ATCO...
Shell Canada Limited Scotford Solar Power Plant and Industrial System Designation Amendment, AUC Decision 26423-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedSolar Power Plant - Facilities In this decision, the AUC approved the applications from Shell Canada Limited ("Shell") to construct and operate a 4.6-megawatt ("MW") solar power plant at the Scotford industrial complex in the Fort...
AltaLink Management Ltd. Transmission Line 225L Rebuild, AUC Decision 26325-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - Electricity In this decision, the AUC approved the application from AltaLink Management Ltd. ("AML") to alter portions of the existing Transmission Line 225L in the Magrath Area.ApplicationAs part of AML's capital upgrade...
Hydro-Québec TransÉnergie Application to Construct an Interconnection Power Line Appalaches-Maine Interconnection Power Line Project, CER Letter Decision A7T7Y8
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - Electricity In this decision, the CER issued electricity Permit EP-305 (the "Permit") to Hydro-Québec TransÉnergie ("HQT"). The Permit allows HQT to construct and operate a 103 kilometer ("km") long +/- 320 kilovolt ("kV")...
Changes to the Mine Financial Security Program Guide, AER Bulletin 2021-20
Link to Bulletin SummarizedMine Approvals On May 6, 2021, Alberta Environment and Parks updated the Mine Financial Security Program Standard. The update allows the AER to permit mine approval holders to use an alternative methodology to calculate their mine financial...
Aura Power Renewables Ltd. Killarney Lake Solar Project, AUC Decision 26286-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - Solar Power In this decision, the AUC approved the applications from Aura Power Renewables Ltd. (“Aura Power”) to construct and operate a 22.5-megawatt (“MW”) solar power plant, designated as the Killarney Lake Solar Project,...
SunAlta Solar Inc. – SunAlta Solar PV1 Power, AUC Decision 25951-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedSolar Energy Facility Application - Environmental and Visual Affects - Property Values In this decision, the AUC approved applications from SunAlta Solar Inc. (“SunAlta”) to construct and operate a power plant designated as the SunAlta Solar...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. Summerside 657S Substation Alteration, AUC Decision 26320-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - Facilities In this decision, the AUC approved an application from EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. (“EDTI”) to alter and operate the Summerside 657S Substation (“the Substation”).As the owner of the Substation, EDTI...