Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - RatesApplicationATCO Gas, a division of ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd., applied for an approval of a Rate Rider W (“2022 Rider W”), effective September 1, 2022, to April 30, 2023, to collect ATCO Gas’ South weather deferral...
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AltaLink Management Ltd. Application for 2022 Debt Issuance, AUC Decision 27494-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedPublic Utilities Act - Section 101ApplicationAltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”), in its capacity as the general partner of AltaLink, L.P., (“ALP”), filed a debt issuance application requesting authorization to cause ALP to offer, issue, and...
FortisAlberta Inc. Application Respecting the Refund of the Fortis Street Light Investment, AUC Decision 27067-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - RatesApplicationFortisAlberta Inc. (“FortisAB”) filed an application with the AUC seeking advice and direction on the issue of to whom the street light investment should be paid in the event of a dispute between a developer and...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. Phase 2 Distribution Tariff Application, AUC Decision 27018-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - RatesApplicationEPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. (“EDTI”) filed a Phase 2 distribution tariff application specifically regarding the cost-of-service study (“COSS”), rate design, terms and conditions for distribution...
TransAlta Corporation Application for Debt Financing Approvals, AUC Decision 27452-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - MarketApplicationTransAlta Corporation (“TransAlta”) applied to the AUC to authorize the issuance of debt securities of up to US$2 billion (the “Debt Securities”) in one or more offerings, pursuant to s. 101(2)(a)(ii) of the...
ENMAX Energy Corporation 2021 COVID-19 Deferral Account Application, AUC Decision 27355-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - RatesApplicationENMAX Energy Corporation (“EEC”) applied to refund the net balance of $0.465 million in its 2021 COVID-19 deferral account to its regulated rate tariff customers. EEC will refund the balance through a daily rate...
AltaLink Management Ltd. Decision on Application for Variance of Decision 26509-D01-2022 (Corrigenda) AltaLink Management Ltd. 2022-2023 General Tariff Application (PEIMP), AUC Decision 27238-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - RatesApplicationAltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”) applied for review and variance of a section of the decision on AML’s general tariff application (“GTA”), Decision 26509-D01-2022 (Corrigenda) (the “GTA Decision”). S. 10.1.10 of...
ENMAX Power Corporation and EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. 2023 Cost of Service Review, AUC Decision 26617-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - RatesApplicationENMAX Power Corporation (“ENMAX”) and the Office of the Utilities Consumer Advocate (“UCA”) requested approval of a settlement agreement. The AUC also approved the settlement agreement between EPCOR Distribution...
Alberta Electric System Operator Utility Payment Deferral Program: Rate Rider – Electricity, AUC Decision 26684-D02-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - RatesApplicationIn this application, the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) submitted an application to finalize Rider L and stated that the collected amount exceeded the approved amount by $538,642.49. The AESO...
AltaLink Management Ltd. Hilda Wind G.P. Inc. Hilda Wind Power Project Connection Applications, AUC Decision 27320-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - ElectricityApplicationHilda Wind G.P. Inc. (“Hilda Wind”) and AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”) filed facility applications for the Hilda Wind Power Project Connection (the “Project”).DecisionUnder ss. 14, 15, and 19 of the Hydro...
Stakeholder Consultation on Design Standards for Electric Utility Connections for Greenfield Residential Developments and Associated Maximum Investment Levels for 2023, AUC Bulletin 2022-07
Link to Bulletin SummarizedElectricity - RatesSince the initiation of the consultation by Bulletin 2022-03 in March of 2022, AUC staff have met with stakeholders from individual organizations, including land developers and home builders, municipalities, electric...
Proceeding and Roundtable to Establish Parameters for the Third Generation of Performance-Based Regulation Plans, AUC Bulletin 2022-06
Link to Bulletin SummarizedRates - Performance-Based RegulationThe AUC announced that it will initiate Proceeding 27388 to establish the parameters of the performance-based regulation (“PBR”) plans that will start in 2024 (“PBR3”) for Alberta distribution facility...
EPCOR Energy Alberta GP Inc. 2021-2022 Regulated Rate Tariff Refiling Application, AUC Decision 27305-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - ElectricityIn this decision, the AUC approved the 2021-2022 regulated rate tariff (“RRT”) refiling application filed by EPCOR Energy Alberta GP Inc. (“EPCOR”). EPCOR requested approval of the refiled RRT non-energy revenue...
AltaLink Management Ltd. Decision on Application for Review and Variance of Decision 26509-D01-2022 (Corrigenda) AltaLink Management Ltd. 2022-2023 GTA, AUC Decision 27246-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedTariff - RatesIn this decision, the AUC denied the application from AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”) for review and variance of Decision 26509-D01-2022 (Corrigenda). AML requested that the AUC review and vary its findings to allow AML to...
Direct Energy Regulated Services DRT and RRT Application for Interim Rates True-Up and 2021 Bad Debt and Late Payment Charge Deferral Account Disposition, AUC Decision 27273-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - EnergyIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from Direct Energy Regulated Services (“DERS”) to true-up its interim rates for the default rate tariff (“DRT”) and the regulated rate tariff (“RRT”) and to dispose of the...
Melcor Developments Ltd., Highview Communities Inc. and Sunset Properties Inc. Complaint Regarding FortisAlberta Inc. Changing Design Standards, AUC Decision 26649-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedComplaint - RatesIn this decision, the AUC dismissed the complaint filed by Melcor Developments Ltd., Highview Communities Inc., and Sunset Properties Inc. (the “Melcor Entities”). The Melcor Entities’ complaint related to changed design...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. Compliance Filing to Decision 26836-D01-2021, AUC Decision 27153-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Compliance FilingIn this decision, the AUC evaluated EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc.’s (“EDTI”) compliance with the directions issued in Decision 26836-D01-2021 regarding EDTI’s 2022 system access service (“SAS”) Phase 2...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. Compliance Filing to Decision 26836-D01-2021, AUC Decision 27153-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Compliance FilingIn this decision, the AUC evaluated EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc.’s (“EDTI”) compliance with the directions issued in Decision 26836-D01-2021 regarding EDTI’s 2022 system access service (“SAS”) Phase 2...
Calgary District Heating Inc. Exemption from Provisions of the Public Utilities Act, AUC Decision 26717-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedRate Regulation - ExemptionIn this decision, the AUC approved an application from Calgary District Heating Inc. (“CDHI”) requesting that the Downtown District Energy Centre (“DDEC”) be exempt from provisions of the Public Utilities Act...
EPCOR Energy Alberta GP Inc. 2021-2022 Non-Energy Regulated Rate Application, Decision 26694-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedNegotiated Settlement Agreement - Revenue RequirementIn this decision, the AUC approved the 2021-2022 negotiated settlement agreement (“NSA”) for EPCOR Energy Alberta GP Inc. (“EPCOR”)’s 2021-2022 non-energy regulated rate tariff (“RRT”)....
ENMAX Power Corporation Update to Distribution Tariff Terms and Conditions Fee Schedule, AUC Decision 27111-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - RatesIn Decision 26844-D01-2021, the AUC approved the request from ENMAX Power Corporation (“ENMAX”) to make adjustments to its customer and retailer terms and conditions (“T&Cs”) (the “Approval Decision”). This included...
NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. Application for Firm Transportation – Linked North Montney Service, CER Proceeding RH-001-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedTolls - RatesIn this decision the CER provided its decision regarding some of the requests contained in an application by NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. (“NGTL”) related to its proposed Firm Transportation – Linked North Montney (“FT-L (NM)”)...
AltaLink, KainaiLink and PiikaniLink 2022-2023 General Tariff Application and AltaLink 2020 Direct Assigned Capital Deferral Account Reconciliation Application, AUC Decision 26509-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedElectricity - General Tariff ApplicationIn this decision, the AUC considered the 2022 and 2023 general tariff application (“GTA”) and 2020 direct assigned capital deferral account (“DACDA”) reconciliation application from AltaLink Management...
ATCO Pipelines, a Division of ATCO Updated Placeholder for Acquisition of the Pioneer Pipeline in Compliance With Decision 25937-D01-2021 and Decision 26443-D01-2021, AUC Decision 27053-D01-2022
Link to Decision SummarizedPipeline Acquisition - Placeholder TreatmentIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from ATCO Pipelines, a division of ATCO Gas and Pipelines (“AGP”), to revise the zero-dollar placeholder approved in Decision 25663-D01-2021...
AltaLink Management Ltd. v Alberta Utilities Commission, 2022 ABCA 18
Link to Decision SummarizedPermission to Appeal - Rate-SettingIn this decision, the Alberta Court of Appeal (“ABCA”) granted permission to AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”), ATCO Electric (“AE”), ENMAX Power Corporation (“ENMAX”), and EPCOR Distribution &...
EQUS REA Ltd. Complaint Application for Relief and Orders Concerning the Transfer of Consumers to EQUS from FortisAlberta Inc., AUC Decision 26668-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedTransfer of Service - Exit ChargeIn this decision, the AUC determined that FortisAlberta Inc. (“FortisAB”) may levy exit charges, as defined in Section 7.5 of its terms and conditions of service (“T&Cs”), on one of its existing consumers...
ENMAX Power Corporation 2022 Annual Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, Decision 26844-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Performance-Based RegulationIn this decision, the AUC considered the 2022 annual performance-based regulation (“PBR”) rate adjustment filing from ENMAX Power Corporation (“EPC”). The AUC approved the updates to EPC’s distribution...
ENMAX Energy Corporation 2022 Non-Energy Regulated Rate Option Interim Tariff, AUC Decision 27043-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRatesIn this decision, the AUC approved the 2022 interim administration charges and revised 2022 rate schedules applied for by ENMAX Energy Corporation (“EEC”) on an interim basis, effective January 1, 2022. The AUC also approved a...
ATCO Electric Ltd. 2022 Annual Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, AUC Decision 26849-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Performance-Based RegulationIn this decision, the AUC considered the 2022 annual performance-based regulation (“PBR”) rate adjustment filing from ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”). The 2019 and 2020 rates that were previously both approved...
ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. 2022 Annual Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, AUC Decision 26847-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Performance-Based RegulationIn this decision, the AUC considered the 2022 annual performance-based regulation (“PBR”) rate adjustment filing from ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. (“AGP”). The AUC approved AGP’s 2019 and 2020 interim rates...
FortisAlberta Inc. 2022 Annual Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, AUC Decision 26817-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Performance-Based RegulationIn this decision, the AUC considered the 2022 annual performance-based regulation (“PBR”) rate adjustment filing from FortisAlberta Inc. (“FortisAB”). The AUC approved the 2022 distribution rates, options...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. 2022 Annual Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, AUC Decision 26852-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Performance-Based RegulationIn this decision, the AUC considered the 2022 annual performance-based regulation (“PBR”) rate adjustment filing from EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. (“EPCOR”). The AUC approved 2022...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. 2022 Annual Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, AUC Decision 26852-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Performance-Based RegulationIn this decision, the AUC considered the 2022 annual performance-based regulation (“PBR”) rate adjustment filing from EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. (“EPCOR”). The AUC approved 2022...
Apex Utilities Inc. 2022 Annual Performance-Based Regulation Rate Adjustment, AUC Decision 26851-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Performance-Based RegulationIn this decision, the AUC considered the 2022 annual performance-based regulation (“PBR”) rate adjustment filing from Apex Utilities Inc. (“AUI”). The 2019 and 2020 rates that were previously approved on...
ATCO Gas, a Division of ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. 2022 Transmission Service Charge (Rider T), AUC Decision 26952-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - GasIn this decision, the AUC approved the 2022 transmission service charge rider (Rider T) rates for ATCO Gas, a division of ATCO Gas and Pipelines.BackgroundATCO Gas flows the rates charged by the transmission service provider, NOVA...
ENMAX Power Corporation Type 1 Capital Tracker – Green Light Rail Transit Project, AUC Decision 26589-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedCapital Tracker - Required by Third PartyIn this decision, the AUC denied the application from ENMAX Power Corporation (“EPC”) for a Type 1 capital treatment of funds associated with the relocation of EPC’s infrastructure and service...
AltaLink Management Ltd. 2022 Interim Transmission Facility Owner Tariff, AUC Decision 26947-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedInterim Rates - TFO TariffIn this decision, the AUC approved a 2022 interim transmission facility owner (“TFO”) tariff for AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AML”) of $56,736,664 effective January 1, 2022 on an interim refundable basis.Background...
Alberta Electric System Operator 2022 Balancing Pool Consumer Allocation Rider F Application, AUC Decision 26979-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedISO Rates - Balancing Pool - Rider FIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) of its 2022 Balancing Pool consumer allocation Rider F. The AUC approved the proposed Rider F of $2.20...
ENMAX Energy Corporation 2020 Non-Energy COVID-19 Deferral Account, AUC Decision 26505-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Utility Payment Deferral ProgramIn this decision, the AUC approved an application from ENMAX Energy Corporation (“ENMAX”) for a 2020 non-energy COVID-19 deferral account. A deferral account balance of $1.268 million was approved for...
EPCOR Energy Alberta GP Inc. 2021-2024 Energy Price Setting Plan, AUC Decision 26316-D02-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRegulated Rate Option - Price Setting PlanIn this decision, the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) determined that EPCOR Energy Alberta GP Inc. (“EPCOR”) has complied with directions issued in AUC Decision 26316-D01-2021. The AUC also...
EPCOR Energy Alberta GP Inc. 2021 Revised and 2022 Interim Regulated Rate Tariff Application, AUC Decision 26891-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRevised Rates MaintainedIn this decision, the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) approved the application for approval of the revised 2021 interim non-energy rates and 2022 interim non-energy rates from EPCOR Energy Alberta GP Inc....
ATCO Pipelines Decision on Preliminary Question Application for Review of Decision 26443-D01-2021 2021-2023 General Rate Application Compliance Filing, AUC Decision 26719-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedR&V - RatesIn this decision, the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) denied an application by ATCO Pipelines, a division of ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. (“ATCO Pipelines”), to review and vary Decision 26443-D01-2021 for the utility’s...
Sage Water Services Corp. 2020-2023 General Rate Application, AUC Decision 24695-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedRates – GRAIn this decision, the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) considered the general rate application (“GRA”) filed by Sage Water Services Corp. (“Sage Water”), requesting the establishment of final water rates until March 31,...
Revised Regulatory Accounting Treatment for Alberta Electric System Operator Customer Contributions, AUC Decision 26521-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedReturn – 2023 COS Rebasing ApplicationThe Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) determined that the revised accounting treatment for Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) customer contributions will require each distribution facility...
Direct Energy Regulated Services Application to Recover Undercharged Distribution Line Loss Factor Amounts, AUC Decision 26654-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedPrice Setting PlanIn this decision, the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) denied the application by Direct Energy Regulated Services (“DERS”) to recover $318,968 from its regulated rate option (“RRO”) customers for amounts DERS deemed...
ATCO Electric Ltd., ENMAX Power Corporation, and FortisAlberta Inc. Decision on Preliminary Question Application for Review of Decision 26061-D01-2021, AUC Decision 26608-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedR&V - DFO Contributions - ISO TariffIn this decision, the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) review panel (“Review Panel”) denied the applications from ATCO Electric Ltd. (“AE”), ENMAX Power Corporation (“ENMAX”) and FortisAlberta Inc....
ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. 2021 Unaccounted-for Gas Rider D and Rider P, AUC Decision 26776-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedGas - RatesIn this decision, the AUC approved the application from ATCO Gas North, a division of ATCO Gas and Pipelines (“ATCO”), to update the unaccounted-for gas (“UFG”) Rider D and Rider P rates of 1.176 and 1.162 per cent,...
Consultation on Proposed Amendments to AUC Rule 023, AUC Bulletin 2021-017
Link to Decision SummarizedRules - RatesThe AUC issued Bulletin 2021-017 seeking feedback on amendments to Rule 023: Rules Respecting Payment of Interest.The proposed amendments aim to simplify Rule 023 and ensure broad application of the rule. The AUC noted its...
Apex Utilities Inc. 2021-2022 Unaccounted-for Gas Rider E and Rider H, AUC Decision 26740-D01-2021
Link to Decision SummarizedGas - RatesIn this decision, the AUC approved Rate Rider E of 0.97 per cent and Rate Rider H of 0.98 per cent, as filed by Apex Utilities Inc. (“AUI”).BackgroundRider E and Rider H are designed to recover the amounts associated with...
Update on AER Review of Administration Fee (Industry Levy), AER Bulletin 2021-35
Link to Bulletin SummarizedIndustry Levy - FacilitiesIn 2019, the Government of Alberta permitted the AER to review the administration funding of the AER. In two phases, the AER evaluated the calculation of the fees.In Phase 1, the AER reduced the base fees for...