The AUC has decided to permit a Review & Variance hearing on aspects of the ATCO Electric 2015-2017 GTA (Decision 20272-D10-2016).
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AESO 2017 Tariff Update Approval
On April 4, 2017 the AUC approved the AESO 2017 Tariff in Decision 22093-D02-2017.
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AUC Distributed Generation Review
The Government of Alberta’s Renewable Electricity Program (REP) has targeted 5,000 MW of new renewable energy in the province by 2030, which should constitute approximately 30% of electricity generation in the province.
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Renewable Electricity Program
March 31, 2017 marked the start of the first round of competition for the Government of Alberta’s Renewable Electricity Program (REP).
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ENEL Wind Connection Complaint Against the AESO
Enel Wind Inc. has filed a complaint with the AUC against the AESO related to the customer contribution charge for connecting Castle Rock Ridge (CRR) wind farm near Pincher Creek to the Alberta electric system.
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AESO 2015 Deferral Account Application
The AUC has approved the AESO’s 2015 deferral account application on March 14, 2017. The AESO had requested AUC approval for reconciliation of shortfall and surpluses from 2010-2015. The net amount for reconciliation is a surplus of $6.7 million*.
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AESO Terms & Conditions on Advancement Costs
On March 1, 2017 the AESO hosted the third tariff information session in as many months. This session focused primarily on planned changes to AESO Terms & Conditions.
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ENMAX 2014-2018 RRO Energy Price Setting Plan
On January 30, 2017, the AUC issued decision 20448-D01-2017 on EMNAX Energy Corporation’s 2014-2018 RRO Energy Price Setting Plan (EPSP). The decision approved major parts of the proposed plan, but still requires ENMAX to submit a compliance filing.
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Capacity Market Information Session
On February 7, 2017, the AESO hosted an education session on capacity market design. The information was presented by Charles River Associates (CRA).
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MSA Report on Capacity Market Design
On January 18, 2017, the MSA released a report titled “Design Considerations for the Alberta Capacity Market.” The report looks at design options from other jurisdictions, in particular PJM, and makes recommendations on what should be included in the Alberta Capacity market design.
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