On December 23, 2020 AUC released Decision 25848-D01-2020 on the AESO’s adjusted metering practice and substation fraction methodology.
The Commission has rescinded its earlier approval of AltaLink’s contribution policy proposal regarding customer contributions in aid of construction paid by the DFO (Fortis) to the TFO (AltaLink).[1]
On June 23, 2020, the Commission released a ruling regarding the complaint raised by Mr. Teik Tan against the Village of Wabamun (Wabamun) alleging that Wabamun was discriminatory in charging rates. Readers may recall previous industry updates discussing this matter.[1]
AltaLink Management Ltd. (AltaLink) submitted a review and variance application and arguments on a net salvage proposal to the Alberta Utilities Commission (the Commission) in Proceeding 25870.
In the interests of improving regulatory efficiency and as per the 2019-2022 strategic plan, the AUC established an independent expert committee known as the AUC Procedures and Processes Review Committee (the Committee) to make rate proceedings more efficient. The Committee released a report on August 14, 2020 which details specific recommendations focused on the hearing and pre-hearing processes, as well as the roles and responsibilities of the Commission and intervening parties.
FortisAlberta Inc. (Fortis) initiated Proceeding 25916 by submitting its 2022 Phase II Distribution Tariff Application to the Alberta Utilities Commission (the Commission) in October 2020.
The Commission has approved ENMAX Power Corporation’s (EPC) 2019 Distribution Tariff Application (DTA) Phase II, subject to a number of conditions.[1]
The Alberta Utilities Commission has decided to vary its original ruling in Decision 22742-D01-2019 on ATCO’s Kearl Line relocation costs and ATCO Park Head Office Rent costs (as per Decision 25282-D01-2020).
The AUC released a letter in Proceeding 24375 (ATCO Electric Transmission Application for Disposal of 2015-2017 Transmission Deferral Accounts and Annual Filing for Adjustment Balances) directed towards the Consumer’s Coalition of Alberta (CCA) regarding more efficient regulatory practices.