Author: Mario Singson

AUC Reopening of ATCO Electric’s 2018-2021 Deferral Account

On August 18, the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) reopened ATCO Electric Ltd.’s 2018-2020 (now 2018-2021) deferral account application (Proceeding 26573).

On October 7, 2021, the AUC temporarily suspended ATCO Electric’s deferral account disposition in response to a complaint that costs related to the Jasper Interconnection Project were not prudently incurred. Specifically, through an investigative process, ATCO was found to have sole-sourced a contract at above-market rates. The AUC completed a separate process to determine penalties for ATCO Electric.



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Proposed Amendments to AUC Rule 022

The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) recently posted its draft version of an updated Rule 022 on cost recovery for participating in a rate proceeding.

Background

In September 2021, the AUC released a bulletin outlining its goals to improve participation and encourage efficiency of proceedings. The AUC set up an engagement process on how Rule 022 can be amended to achieve these goals. Participants in the engagement process have since provided written and oral submissions. Recently, the AUC posted an updated version of Rule 022 and is awaiting feedback from participants by August 10.



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The AUC’s Decision – FortisAlberta Streetlight Investment Refund

The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) issues its decision regarding the FortisAlberta Inc. (Fortis) streetlight investment refund (proceeding 27067). The streetlight investment refund is Fortis’s contribution, to either municipalities or developers, to offset the cost of setting up streetlights in development lots.



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Hydrogen Inquiry – Comments on Third-Party Report

Participants in the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) Hydrogen Inquiry (Proceeding 27256) commented on the third-party report done by UniversalPegasus International (UPI) commissioned by the AUC.



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AUC Decision Regarding ENMAX COVID-19 Deferral Account

The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) issued their decision regarding ENMAX Energy Corporation (ENMAX)’s disposition of their 2021 COVID-19 deferral account (Proceeding 27355).



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ATCO & Apex 2023 Cost-of-Service Review Arguments

Argument and reply argument has been submitted in Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) proceeding 26616 on ATCO Gas North (ATCO) and Apex Utilities Inc. (Apex) cost-of-service rebasing in preparation for the next PBR term.



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The Commission’s Objectives and Preliminary Issues for the PBR3 Parameter Plans

The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) has posted preliminary issues for proceeding 27388 to establish parameters for the upcoming third term of PBR.



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The Commission’s 3rd-Party Hydrogen Inquiry Report

The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) engaged UniversalPegasus International (UPI) to prepare a report analyzing hydrogen blending into natural gas distribution systems in Alberta to supplement the AUC’s report to the Minister of Energy. The AUC posted UPI’s report on public record for informational purposes.



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The AUC’s decision regarding Solartility’s Micro-Generation Application

In proceeding 27161, the Alberta Utilities Commission reached its conclusion regarding Solartility Inc.’s (Solartility) micro-generator customers’ requests for approval against ENMAX Power Corporation (EPC).



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ATCO & Fortis 2023 Cost-of-Service Review Arguments

Argument and reply argument have been submitted in AUC proceeding 26615 on ATCO Electric Ltd. (ATCO) and FortisAlberta (Fortis) cost rebasing in preparation for the next PBR term. ATCO and Fortis defended their proposals against the claims and concerns of consumer groups; Consumer Coalition of Alberta (CCA), Utilities Consumer Advocate (UCA) and The Industrial Power Consumers Association of Alberta (IPCAA).



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