Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Deferral Accounts In this decision, the AUC approved the application from EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc (“EPCOR”) for its 2019 annual transmission access charge deferral account (“TACDA”) true-up and carrying costs on the...
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EPCOR Distribution & Transmission 2019 Annual Transmission Access Charge Deferral Account True-Up, AUC Decision 25803-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Deferral Accounts In this decision, the AUC approved the application from EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc (“EPCOR”) for its 2019 annual transmission access charge deferral account (“TACDA”) true-up and carrying costs on the...
ENMAX Power Corporation 2019 Annual Transmission Access Charge Deferral Account True-Up, AUC Decision 25778-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Deferral Accounts In this decision, the AUC approved the application from ENMAX Power Corporation (“EPC”) for its 2019 annual transmission access charge deferral account (“TACDA”) true-up and carrying costs on the true-up amounts...
ATCO Electric 2019 Annual Transmission Access Charge Deferral Account True-Up, AUC Decision 25800-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedAESO Tariff In this decision, the AUC approved the application from ATCO Electric Ltd.(“AE”) for its 2019 annual transmission access charge (“TAC”) deferral account true-up and carrying costs on the true-up amounts under Rule 023: Rules...
FortisAlberta 2019 Annual Transmission Access Charge Deferral Account True-Up, AUC Decision 25801-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Deferral Accounts In this decision, the AUC approved the application from FortisAlberta Inc. (“Fortis”) for its 2019 annual transmission access charge deferral account (“TACDA”) true-up and carrying costs on the true-up amounts...
Sage Water Services Interim Water Rates, AUC Decision 24797-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRetroactive Ratemaking - Exception In this decision, the AUC approved the existing water services rates of Sage Water Services Corp. (“Sage Water”), as interim rates, effective November 19, 2020.Introduction and BackgroundOn June 28, 2019,...
City of Calgary Water Supply Agreement with Foothills County, AUC Decision 25911-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Water Services In this decision, the AUC approved the application from the City of Calgary (“Calgary”) for a water supply agreement between it and Foothills County (“Foothills”) for at least five years according to section 30(1) of...
ENMAX Energy Application for True-Up of the 2017-2020 Regulated Rate Option Interim Rates, AUC Decision 25881-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Regulate Rate Option In this decision, the AUC approved the application from ENMAX Energy Corporation (“EEC”) to true-up its 2017-2020 regulated rate option (“RRO”) non-energy interim rates. EEC further applied to true-up its...
Anomaly Adjustment Applications in Rebasing the 2018-2022 Performance Based Regulation Plans for Alberta Electric and Gas Distribution Utilities, AUC Decision 25422-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Anomaly Adjustment In this decision, the AUC considered the anomaly adjustment applications (”Anomaly Applications”) filed by AltaGas Utilities Inc. (“AltaGas”), ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. and ATCO Electric Ltd. (the “ATCO...
Alberta Electric System Operator 2019 Deferral Account Reconciliation, AUC Decision 25768-D02-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedAESO - Deferral Account Shortfall In this decision, the AUC approved the request from the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) to settle its 2019 net deferral account shortfall with market participants, of $41.6 million.Introduction and...
Town of Canmore Water and Wastewater Service Agreement with the Municipal District of Bighorn for the Hamlet of Dead Man’s Flat, AUC Decision 25890-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Water Services In this decision, the AUC approved the application from the Town of Canmore (“Canmore”) for approval of a potable water and wastewater service agreement between Canmore and the Municipal District of Bighorn...
ENMAX Power 2021 Interim Transmission Facility Owner Tariff, AUC Decision 25945-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates- Intergenerational Equity In this decision, the AUC approved the application filed by ENMAX Power Corporation (“EPC”) for its 2021 interim transmission facility owner (“TFO”) tariff, effective January 1, 2021. The AUC approved the...
ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. 2020 Unaccounted-for Gas Rider D, AUC Decision 25798-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates In this decision, the AUC approved the application from ATCO Gas (“ATCO”), a division of ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. for an unaccounted-for gas (“UFG”) Rider D rate of 1.102 per cent, effective November 1, 2020. The AUC also approved...
AUC 2021 Generic Cost of Capital, AUC Decision 24110-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates In this decision, the AUC set the return on equity (“ROE”) of 8.5 per cent and deemed equity ratio of 37 per cent (39 per cent for AltaGas Utilities Inc.) (collectively, the ROE and equity ratios, referred hereto as “Parameters”) for...
City of Lethbridge Application for 2021 Interim Transmission Facility Owner Tariff, AUC Decision 25868-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates In this application, the AUC approved the application by the City of Lethbridge (“Lethbridge”) for the 2021 interim and refundable transmission facility owner (“TFO”) tariff. The AUC approved Lethbridge’s 2021 interim and refundable...
Red Deer Application for 2021 Interim Transmission Facility Owner Tariff, AUC Decision 25862-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates In this decision, the AUC approved the application by the City of Red Deer (“Red Deer”) for its 2021 interim transmission facility owner (“TFO”) tariff. The AUC approved the interim refundable TFO tariff of $439,583 per...
AltaGas Utilities Inc. 2020-2021 Unaccounted-For Gas Rider E and H, AUC Decision 25747-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedAudit of Problem Areas - Compliance with Decision 24763-D01-2019 In this decision, the AUC approved AltaGas Utilities Inc.’s (“AltaGas”) application to recover amounts associated with unaccounted-for gas (“UFG”) rate riders E and...
ATCO Pipelines 2019-2020 General Rate Application Second Compliance Filing, AUC Decision 25789-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Deferral Accounts In this decision, the AUC approved the application filed by ATCO Pipelines (“AP”), a division of ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd., requesting approval of its compliance filing to Decision 24817-D01-2020, which addressed...
Direct Energy 2020 Default Rate Tariff and Regulated Rate Tariff Interim Rates Application, AUC Decision 25727-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRevenue Deficiency - Potential Rate Shock In this decision, the AUC approved the application from Direct Energy Regulated Services (“DERS”) to adjust its 2020 interim rates for its default rate tariff (“DRT”) and regulated rate tariff...
ENMAX Power Corporation 2019 Distribution Tariff Phase II Application, AUC Decision 24820-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRate Design - Terms and Conditions In this decision, the AUC addressed the 2019 Distribution Tariff Phase II application filed by ENMAX Power Corporation (“ENMAX”). For the reasons set out in this decision, the AUC approved:The cost...
Alberta Electrical Systems Operator 2019 Deferral Account Reconciliation Interim Settlement, AUC Decision 25768-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedInterim Refundable Approval - Settlement of Net Deferral Account Shortfall In this decision, the AUC approved, on an interim and refundable basis, the Alberta Electric System Operator’s (“AESO”) request to settle its 2019 net deferral...
AltaGas LPG General Partner Inc., on Behalf of AltaGas LPG Limited Partnership Application for a 25-Year Licence to Export Propane, CER Letter Decision
Link to Decision SummarizedSurplus Determination - New Export Licence In this decision, the CER decided, pursuant to Section 344 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act (“CER Act”), to issue a 25-year Licence to AltaGas Limited Partnership (“AltaGas”), subject to the...
ENMAX Power Corporation 2018-2020 Transmission Owner General Tariff Application Compliance Filing to Decision 23699-D01-2020 (Corrigenda), AUC Decision 25738-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRevenue Requirements In this decision, the AUC granted an application by ENMAX Power Corporation (“ENMAX”) for approval of its compliance filing to Decision 23966-D01-2020 (“Corrigenda”), ENMAX’s 2018-2020 transmission facility owner (“TFO”)...
ATCO Gas 2020 Weather Deferral Account Rate Rider W North and South, AUC Decision 25666-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedWDA Rate Rider Application In this decision, the AUC approved the North and South weather deferral account (“WDA”) rider, Rate Rider W, of ATCO Gas for implementation during the period of September 1, 2020 to April 30, 2021.BackgroundOn June...
ATCO Electric Ltd. Stage 2 Review and Variance of Decision 22742-D01-2019 – ATCO Electric Ltd. 2018-2019 Transmission General Tariff Application, AUC Decision 25282-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedReview and Variance - Rates - Allocation of System Costs Decision SummaryIn this decision, the AUC determined whether to confirm, rescind or vary Decision 22742-D01-20191 (“Decision”) on ATCO Electric Ltd.’s (“ATCO Electric”) 2018-2019...
EPCOR Energy Alberta GP Inc. Application for Review and Variance of Decision 22853-D01-2018 and Decision 24034-D01-2019 2018-2020 Regulated Rate Tariff, AUC Decision 25540-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Review and Variance In this decision, the AUC considered whether to grant a review application filed by EPCOR Energy Alberta GP Inc. (“EEA”) requesting a review and variance of specific findings in Decision 22853-D01-20181 and...
ATCO Gas, a Division of ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. 2020 Transmission Service Charge Update (Rider T), AUC Decision 25646-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Transmission Service Charge Update In this decision, the AUC considered an application from ATCO Gas requesting approval of an update to its 2020 transmission service charge rider (“Rider T”) rates, effective August 1, 2020. The AUC...
ATCO Electric Ltd. 2019 Distribution Tariff Phase II Compliance Filing, AUC Decision 25645-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Compliance Filing In this decision the AUC considered ATCO Electric Ltd. (“ATCO Electric”)’s compliance with the AUC’s directions issued in Decision 24747-D01-2020 regarding ATCO Electric’s 2019 Distribution Tariff Phase II. The AUC...
Blazer Water System Ltd. True-Up of 2019 Interim and Final Rates, AUC Decision 25344-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Water - True-Up of Interim and Final Rates In this decision the AUC considered an application from Blazer Water Systems Ltd. (“Blazer”) concerning the true-up of interim and final rates for the period January 1, 2019, to October 31,...
AltaLink Management Ltd. 2019-2021 Transmission Facility Owner General Tariff Application Compliance Filing to Decision 23848-D01-2020, AUC Decision 25627-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates In this decision, the AUC approved an application filed by AltaLink Management Ltd. (“AltaLink”) requesting approval of its compliance filing to Decision 23848-D01-2020, AltaLink’s 2019-2021 transmission facility owner (“TFO”) general...
Utility Payment Deferral Program: Various Applications for Funding for the Second Deferral Period
AUC Decision 25591-D02-2020 AUC Decision 25592-D02-2020 AUC Decision 25593-D02-2020 AUC Decision 25594-D02-2020 AUC Decision 25599-D02-2020 AUC Decision 25600-D02-2020 AUC Decision 25661-D01-2020 AUC Decision 25721-D01-2020 Link to Decisions Summarized:AUC Decision...
AMAR Developments Ltd. Interim Water Rates, AUC Decision 25519-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Interim Water Rates The AUC initiated this proceeding on May 13, 2020, based on an initial complaint from the Cambridge Park Home Owner’s Association (“HOA”), regarding a water rate increase that was put into place by AMAR...
ENMAX Energy Corporation 2017-2020 Regulated Rate Option Non-Energy Tariff Compliance Application, AUC Decision 25551-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Compliance Filing - Regulated Rate Option Non-Energy Tariff In this decision, the AUC considered a 2017-2020 regulated rate option (“RRO”) non-energy tariff compliance application to Decision 23752-D01-2020 from ENMAX Energy...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. Compliance Filing to Decision 24798-D01-2020 2020-2022 Transmission Facility Owner General Tariff Application, AUC Decision 25664-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Compliance Filing In this decision, the AUC considered an application filed by EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. (“EDTI”) requesting approval of its compliance filing to Decision 24798-D01-2020, EDTI’s 2020-2022 transmission...
EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. Compliance Filing to Decision 24798-D01-2020 2020-2022 Transmission Facility Owner General Tariff Application, AUC Decision 25664-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Compliance Filing In this decision, the AUC considered an application filed by EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. (“EDTI”) requesting approval of its compliance filing to Decision 24798-D01-2020, EDTI’s 2020-2022 transmission...
Alberta Electric System Operator – Application for Review and Variance of Decision 790-D06-2017, AUC Decision 25150-D02-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedReview and Variance - AESO Rules - Line Losses Decision Summary In Decision 25150-D01-2020, the AUC determined that it would hear an application filed by the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) to vary specific findings pertaining to...
ENMAX Energy Corporation Application for Final Review and Disposition of Regulated Rate Option Rate Cap Deferral Account, AUC Decision 25625-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Regulated Rate Option Rate Cap Deferral Account In this decision, the AUC considered an application from ENMAX Energy Corporation (“EEC”), pursuant to An Act to Cap Regulated Electricity Rates (“Act”) and one of its associated...
ENMAX Energy Corporation 2019-2022 Energy Price-Setting Plan Compliance Filing, AUC Decision 25537-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Energy Price-Setting Plan In this decision, the AUC considered a compliance filing from ENMAX Energy Corporation (“EEC”) for its 2019-2022 regulated rate option (“RRO”) energy price-setting plan (“EPSP”). The EPSP utilizes a...
Direct Energy Regulated Services Application for Final Review and Disposition of Regulated Rate Option Rate Cap Deferral Account, AUC Decision 25630-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Regulated Rate Option Rate Cap Deferral Account In this decision, the AUC considered an application from Direct Energy Regulated Services (“DERS”) pursuant to An Act to Cap Regulated Electricity Rates (“Act”) and one of its...
EPCOR Energy Alberta GP Inc. Application for Final Review and Disposition of Regulated Rate Option Rate Cap Deferral Account, AUC Decision 25629-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Regulated Rate Option Rate Cap Deferral Account In this decision, the AUC considered an application from EPCOR Energy Alberta GP Inc. (“EEA”) for disposition of its regulated rate option (“RRO”) rate cap deferral account in...
ATCO Pipelines, a Division of ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. 2019-2020 General Rate Application Compliance Filing, AUC Decision 24817-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Compliance Filing In this decision, the AUC considered an application filed by ATCO Pipelines (“AP”), a division of ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd., requesting approval of its compliance filing to Decision 23793-D01-2019, for AP’s...
ATCO Electric Ltd. 2018-2019 General Tariff Application Compliance Filing – Information Technology Common Matters, AUC Decision 24805-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedRates - Information Technology Compliance Filing In this decision, the AUC considered the compliance of ATCO Electric Ltd. (“ATCO Electric”) with Decision 20514-D02-2019 (“IT Common Matters Decision”), for information technology common...
Capital Power Generation Services Inc. Cancellation of Genesee Generating Station Units 4 and 5, AUC Decision 25656-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedFacilities - Cancellation of Generating Station Units In this decision, the AUC responded to a request from Capital Power Generation Services Inc. (“Capital Power”) to rescind Approval 23963-D02-2018 to construct and operate units 4 and 5 of...
AltaGas Utilities Inc. Review and Variance of Decision 22570-D01-2018 Stage 2, AUC Decision 25031-D01-2020
Link to Decision SummarizedReview and Variance, Rates In this decision, the AUC considered a Stage 2 review of the deemed equity ratio for AltaGas Utilities Inc. (“AltaGas”) of 39 per cent for the years 2018 to 2020 (inclusive) approved in Decision 22570-D01-2018, and...
Salt Box Coulee Water Supply Company Ltd. – 2020 Final Rates, AUC Decision 24295-D02-2020
This decision set the rates for Salt Box Coulee Water Supply Company Ltd. (“Salt Box”) for water services to its customers. The AUC finalized the interim rates previously set in October 2017, with interim rates for customers remaining unchanged until July 31, 2020. Effective August 1, 2020, the AUC approved final rates for Salt Box’s distribution and co-operative customers. The increase was required to provide sufficient operating funds to ensure safe and adequate service at just and reasonable rates. In considering future changes to rates by Salt Box, the AUC will require audited financial statements as directed in prior rulings and this decision.
ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. – Decision on Preliminary Question Application for Review of Decision 24333-D01-2019 2017, AUC Decision 25380-D01-2020
In this decision, the AUC considered a review application filed by ATCO Gas, the distribution division of ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd., requesting a review and variance of specific findings in AUC Decision 24333-D01-2019. The AUC denied the review application.
Mr. Teik Tan Appeal on Village of Wabamun Water Rates for 2014-2019, AUC Decision 24994-D01-2020
In this decision, the AUC considered whether the Village of Wabamun (“Wabamun”)’s water rates were discriminatory because Mr. Tan’s apartment was placed in a rate class with a higher rate as opposed to other rate classes that had similar characteristics and offered a lower rate. The AUC found that the rate charged to Mr. Teik Tan’s apartment was not discriminatory.
City of Lethbridge Compliance Filing to Decision 24847-D01-2020 2018-2020 Transmission Facility Owner General Tariff Application, AUC Decision 25570-D01-2020
In this decision the AUC considered an application from the City of Lethbridge’s electric utility (“Lethbridge”) requesting approval of its compliance filing to Decision 24847-D01-2020, which was Lethbridge’s 2018-2020 transmission facility owner (“TFO”) general tariff application (“GTA”). The AUC foudn that Lethbridge complied with directions 1, 2,3, 6, 9 and 10, and that outstanding directions 4, 5 and 7 are intended for the next or all future GTAs, and that direction 8 is outstanding until the required technical session has been held by Lethbridge.
ATCO Electric Ltd. Hanna Region Transmission Development Deferral Account Second Compliance Filing, AUC Decision 25521-D01-2020
In this decision, the AUC considered whether to approve an application by ATCO Electric Ltd. (“ATCO Electric” or “AET”) for approval of its Hanna Region Transmission Development deferral account second compliance filing with respect to specific AUC directions issued in Decision 22393-D02-2019, ATCO Electric’s Hanna Region Transmission Development Deferral Account; and Decision 24753-D01-2020, ATCO Electric’s Hanna Region Transmission Development Deferral Account Compliance Filing. The AUC Found that ATCO Electric adequately complied with directions 3, 4 and 5 from Decision 22393-D02-2019, and directions 1, 2 and 3 from Decision 24753-D01-2020.
ENMAX Power Corporation – 2018-2020 General Tariff Application Negotiated Settlement Agreement and Excluded Matters, AUC Decision 23966-D01-2020
The AUC accepted EPC’s negotiated settlement agreement. Of the six issues excluded from the negotiated settlement agreement, the AUC denied EPC’s proposed new flow-through deferral account and Remington Project deferral account and changes to its existing major storms and natural disasters deferral account. The AUC affirmed its earlier ruling that all matters regarding Substation No. 1 are to be removed from the revenue requirement for this GTA. The AUC did not approve EPC’s proposed treatment for capital leases, but approved its proposed treatment of intercompany interest revenue. Finally, the AUC provided guidance with respect to the application of EPC’s capitalization policy through its accounting practices, and confirmed that only assets that are used and required to be used are to be capitalized into rate base.