The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) has issued its decision in Phase 2 of Proceeding 29064, addressing the reopener of the 2018–2022 performance-based regulation (PBR2) plans for ATCO Electric Ltd. and ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. (collectively, ATCO). This follows the Phase 1 Decision 28300-D01-2024, in which the Commission determined that ATCO’s PBR2 plans should be reopened due to excessive returns not supported by evidence of efficiency gains.
The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) has released updated details on its restructured energy market (REM) design and is now seeking feedback from industry stakeholders to help finalize it. Once the design is finalized, the AESO will work with industry to develop the necessary independent system operator (ISO) rules and define system requirements for implementation.
In Proceeding 29879, AltaLink Management Ltd. (AltaLink) is applying to the Alberta Utilities Commission (the AUC or Commission) for approval of its Transmission General Tariff Application (GTA) for 2026-2027. AltaLink’s forecast revenue requirements for the Test Period are $931.4 million for 2026, $988.0 million for 2027.
The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) has released Bulletin 2025-01, outlining its initiative to reduce regulatory burden and enhance procedural efficiency by making changes to cost-of-service rate proceedings for transmission utilities.
In proceeding 29255, the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) provides its final decision with respect to the negotiated settlement agreement (NSA) submitted by the Consumers Coalition of Alberta (CCA), the Utilities Consumer Advocate (UCA), and ENMAX Power Corporation (EPC or ENMAX) with respect to the 2026-2028 Transmission General Tariff Application (GTA) filed by ENMAX.
In Proceedings 29093 and 29940, the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) issued its final decision on the Alberta Electric System Operator’s (AESO) application for amendments and additions to the Independent System Operator (ISO) rules, known collectively as the Interim Market Power Mitigation Rules.
In proceeding 29973, the Rate of Last Resort (RORL) providers (Direct Energy, Enmax Energy & EPCOR Distribution) have applied for a rider to recover legal and regulatory costs associated with developing their ROLR Energy Price Setting Plan (EPSP).
In proceeding 29615, TransAlta Corporation (TransAlta) and the Consumers’ Coalition of Alberta (CCA) filed written arguments and reply arguments with the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC or Commission) on TransAlta’s General Tariff Application.
The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) held a design finalization session on April 10, 2025, after unexpectedly cancelling the remaining two weeks of its originally scheduled consultation process. This session followed significant design changes to the Restructured Energy Market (REM), including the removal of some previously proposed markets and revisions to others.
In Proceeding 29831, the John S. Batiuk Regional Water Commission (JSB) has applied to the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) to assist in resolving a contractual dispute with the Capital Region Northeast Water Services Commission (CRN). The dispute concerns the terms of a new water supply agreement that will replace the existing one, which is set to expire in December 2025.