Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Markets Application TransAlta Corporation (“TransAlta”) submitted to the AUC that the interim order issued in Decision 27168-D01-2023, regarding an operations and maintenance agreement (the “O&M Agreement”) reached between...
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Enforcement Staff of the Alberta Utilities Commission Settlement Agreement with Persist Oil & Gas Inc., AUC Decision 28370-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Market - Enforcement Application Enforcement staff of the AUC (“Enforcement Staff”) applied to the AUC for approval of a settlement agreement between Enforcement Staff and Persist Oil & Gas Inc. (“Persist”) related to a contravention...
Market Surveillance Administrator Application for Approval of a Settlement Agreement Between the Market Surveillance Administrator, EPCOR Energy Alberta GP Inc. and 1772387 Alberta Ltd, AUC Decision 28207-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Gas – Markets Application The Market Surveillance Administrator (“MSA”) applied for approval of a settlement agreement between the MSA, EPCOR Energy Alberta GP Inc. as general partner of EPCOR Energy Alberta Limited Partnership...
2024-2028 Performance-Based Regulation Plan for Alberta Electric and Gas Distribution Utilities, AUC Decision 27388-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Performance-Based Regulation Plan - Rates Application In Bulletin 2022-006, issued on May 26, 2022, the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) initiated Proceeding 27388 to establish the parameters of the performance-based regulation (“PBR”)...
Concord Vulcan GP2 Ltd. Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the Vulcan Solar Project, AUC Decision 28433-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Solar - Markets Application Concord Vulcan GP2 Ltd. (“Vulcan GP2”) applied pursuant to s 3 of the Fair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation (“FEOCR”), seeking permission to share records not available to the public regarding the...
Market Surveillance Administrator Application for Approval of a Settlement Agreement Between the Market Surveillance Administrator, Canadian Hydro Developers Inc. and TransAlta Corporation, AUC Decision 28217-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity – Markets Application The Market Surveillance Administrator (“MSA”) applied for approval of a settlement agreement (the “Settlement”) between the MSA, Canadian Hydro Developers Inc. (“Canadian Hydro”), and TransAlta Corporation...
Concord Monarch GP2 Ltd. Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records not Available to the Public Regarding the Monarch Solar Project, AUC Decision 28412-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - Records Application Concord Monarch GP2 Ltd. (“Concord”) applied, under s 3 of the Fair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation (“FEOCR”), seeking permission to share non-public records related to the Monarch Solar Project...
Concord Coaldale GP2 Ltd. Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the Coaldale Solar Project, Decision 28413-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Solar – Records Application Concord Coaldale GP2 Ltd. (“Coaldale GP2”) applied under s 3 of the Fair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation (“FEOCR”), seeking permission to share records not available to the public between Coaldale,...
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 Regulation (“FEOCR”), seeking permission to share records not available to the...
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 Affordability and Utilities on the following considerations: the development...
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. (“Salt Box”), a public utility pursuant to the Public Utilities Act...
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 requesting approval to cause ALP to make one or more issues of senior...
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 Renewables”), which provided for the acquisition of TransAlta Renewables by...
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 producer, filed an application under the Fair, Efficient and Open...
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 and ENMAX Energy Corporation (“EEC”) (“Settlement Agreement”)....
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 Corporation (“EEC”) related to disclosure of confidential information by EEC...
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 required to be submitted by licensees pursuant to requirement 79 of...
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”). Subsequently, Inuvialuit Energy Security Project Ltd. (“IESPL”) provided,...
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 adjudicative processes. To date, the AUC conducted two rounds of written...
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 share records not available to the public related to the 75-Megawatts...
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”), seeking permission to share records not available to the public related to...
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 in relation to energy storage. The AESO submitted that, while the use...
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 franchise fee of 13 percent, with the City of Cold Lake for 10 years...
Canadian Utilities Limited Corporate Reorganization Under Section 101 of the Public Utilities Act and Section 26 of the Gas Utilities Act, AUC Decision 28137-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Rates - Stranded Assets Application Canadian Utilities Limited (“CUL”) applied for approval of an internal reorganization involving CUL subsidiaries under s 101(2)(d) of the Public Utilities Act (“PUA”) and s 26(2)(d) of the Gas Utilities...
EQUS REA Ltd. Amendments to the Code of Conduct Regulation Compliance Plan, AUC Decision 28002-D01-2023
Link to Decision Summarized Electricity - CCR Application EQUS REA Ltd. (“EQUS”) applied for approval of amendments to its Compliance Plan under s 32 of the Code of Conduct Regulation. The changes concerned: (1) a revision to EQUS’ Compliance Officer appointment; (2)...
Monitoring for Snowmelt and Overland Flooding, AER Bulletin 2023-18
Link to Bulletin Summarized Oil and Gas - Monitoring The AER cautioned against the hazards of seasonal snowmelt and resultant overland flooding. Specifically, licensees: (i) must physically inspect and assess any sites and equipment that have or may be affected by...
Policy Direction Concerning Unpaid Municipal Taxes, AER Bulletin 2023-11
Link to Bulletin SummarizedOil and Gas - MarketsMinisterial Order 043/2023 directed the AER to develop and implement a process that ensures that applicants for a well licence or well licence transfer do not have unpaid municipal taxes above a threshold yet to be...
New Edition of Directive 071 and New Manual, AER Bulletin 2023-03
Link to Bulletin SummarizedGeothermal Development - Emergency Response PlansThe AER released a new edition of Directive 071: Emergency Preparedness and Response (“Directive 071”) and created accompanying Manual 026: Emergency Preparedness and Response Guide (“Manual...
FortisAlberta Inc. Application to Amend the Terms and Conditions of Electric Distribution Service Pursuant to Decision 27202-D01-2022, AUC Decision 27560-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedTerms and Conditions - Transfer of ServiceApplicationFortisAlberta Inc. (“FortisAB”) applied for approval of changes to its terms and conditions of electrical distribution service (“T&Cs”). FortisAB proposed the changes in response to...
Direct Energy Regulated Services Request for Enforcement of Rule 004 on the ATCO Utilities, AUC Decision 27657-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - MarketsApplicationDirect Energy Regulated Services (“DERS”) filed an application requesting that the AUC enforce Rule 004: Alberta Tariff Billing Code Rules (“Rule 004”) on ATCO Electric Ltd. (distribution) and ATCO Gas (the...
Cascade Power GP Ltd. Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the Cascade Power Plant, AUC Decision 27629-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedFEOC Regulation – Sharing of RecordsApplicationCascade Power GP Ltd (“Cascade Power”) filed an application under the Fair, Efficient and Open Competition Regulation (“FEOCR”), seeking permission to share records not available to the public,...
Enforcement Staff of the AUC, Allegations Against ATCO Electric Ltd., AUC Decision 27013-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - MarketsApplicationIn this decision, the AUC determined that the settlement agreement reached by the AUC enforcement staff (“Enforcement Staff”) and ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”), proposing an administrative penalty of $31 million,...
AltaGas LPG General Partner Inc., on Behalf of AltaGas LPG Limited Partnership Application for a Licence to Export Butane, CER Letter Decision A8E7K4
Link to Decision SummarizedOil and GasApplicationIn this decision, the CER issued a 25-year licence to export butane to AltaGas LPG Limited Partnership (“AltaGas”) pursuant to s. 344 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act (“CER Act”).DecisionThe CER recognized that not...
Jenner (1, 2, and 3) GP Inc., Applications for Orders Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public, AUC Decisions 27429-D01-2022, 27430-D01-2022, and 27431-D01-2022
Links to Decision Summarized (1, 2, and 3) Markets - FEOCApplicationIn Decision 27429-D01-2022, the AUC granted Jenner Wind 1 GP Inc. (“Jenner Wind 1”)’s application for the preferential sharing of records relating to the 122-megawatt (“MW”) Jenner 1 Wind Power Plant....
Wheatland Wind Project Ltd. Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the Wheatland Wind Power Project, AUC Decision 27379-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedMarkets - FEOCApplicationWheatland Wind Project Ltd. (“Wheatland”) applied for the preferential sharing of records that are not available to the public pertaining to the electricity and ancillary services markets under s. 3 of the Fair,...
Balancing Pool Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the Coaldale Solar Project, AUC Decision 27162-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedInformation Sharing - FEOCIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from the Balancing Pool for the preferential sharing of records that are not available to the public pertaining to the electricity and ancillary services markets...
Balancing Pool Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Regarding the East Strathmore Solar Power Plant, AUC Decision 27121-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedMarket Oversight and Enforcement - FEOCIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from the Balancing Pool for the preferential sharing of records that are not available to the public pertaining to the electricity and ancillary...
Syncrude Canada Ltd. Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public Between Syncrude Canada Ltd. and Suncor Energy Operating Inc., AUC Decision 26584-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedFEOC - Sharing of RecordsIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from Syncrude Canada Ltd. (“Syncrude”) for the preferential sharing of records that are not applicable to the public between Syncrude and Suncor Energy (Syncrude)...
AUC Evaluation of Performance-Based Regulation in Alberta, AUC Decision 26356-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedPBR - Rates The AUC evaluated the performance of the first two terms of performance-based regulation (“PBR”) of the electricity and gas distribution utilities operating in Alberta. The AUC, in this decision, determined that PBR met many of...
Alberta Electric System Operator Approval of New Alberta Reliability Standard VAR-002-AB-4.1 and Retirement of Existing Alberta Reliability Standard VAR-002-AB-3, AUC Decision 26544-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - Market In this decision, pursuant to subsection 19(6) of the Transmission Regulation, and based on the recommendation of the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”), the AUC approved the retirement of Alberta Reliability...
WCSB Power Holdings GP Ltd. Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records not Available to the Public, AUC Decision 26507-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedMarket Oversight and Enforcement - FEOC In this decision, the AUC approved the application by WCSB Power Holdings GP Ltd. ("WCSB") for the preferential sharing of records that are not available to the public between WCSB, WCSB Holdings...
TransAlta Corporation Application for an Order Permitting the Sharing of Records Not Available to the Public, AUC Decision 26179-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedMarket Oversight and Enforcement - FEOC In this decision, the AUC approved the application from TransAlta Corporation, its subsidiaries TransAlta Generation Partnership and TransAlta Cogeneration Ltd. as general partner and on behalf of...
Alberta PowerLine Limited Partnership Application for Exemption from Rule 005, AUC Decision 25477-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedExemption from ISO Reporting Requirements In this decision, the AUC approved the application from Alberta PowerLine Limited Partnership (“APL”) requesting an exemption from the reporting requirements of Rule 005: Annual Reporting...
AESO Approval of Proposed Amended ISO Rules and Consolidated Authoritative Document Glossary Terms and Conditions, AUC Decision 25688-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedAdministrative Changes In this decision, the AUC approved changes to the Independent System Operator (“ISO”) rules and Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) Consolidated Authoritative Document Glossary (“CADG”) terms and conditions...
Market Surveillance Administrator Application to Make Public a Record that Identifies a Market Participant by Name, AUC Decision 25809-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedMarket Surveillance Administrator - Release of Market Participant’s Name In this decision, the AUC approved the application made by the Market Surveillance Administrator (“MSA”) under subsection 6(4)(b) of the Market Surveillance Regulation...
AESO Approval of New and Amended Alberta Reliability Standard Definitions, AUC Decision 25702-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedAlberta Reliability Standard Definitions On July 3, 2020, pursuant to Section 19(4)(b) of the Transmission Regulation, the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) forwarded proposed changes to certain Alberta reliability standard...