The AESO’s Adjusted Metering Practice Implementation Plan

In Alberta Utility Commission (AUC) proceeding 27047, the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) submits its Adjusted Metering Practice (AMP) implementation plan for approval. This application additionally requests approval to amend the Independent System Operator (ISO) Tariff and the ISO Rules to align with AMP; and summarizes the cost treatment of implementing AMP.



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The AESO’s Proposed Transmission Project Initiation Criteria

In Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) proceeding 27015, the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) provides its compliance filing to a previous decision, wherein the AESO was directed to develop a set of criteria for initiating system transmission projects, as opposed to transmission upgrades initiated by distribution utilities.



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First Reading of Bill 86, the Electricity Statutes Amendment Act

Bill 86 passed through its first reading in the second session of the 30th Alberta Legislature. The stated objective of the bill is to clarify energy storage policy and regulation in the province.



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AESO Replies to Stakeholder Comments on the AESO’s 2022 Budget

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) replied to stakeholder comments received in response to Session 2 of their 2022 Budget Review Process (BRP).



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Capital Power’s Strathmore Project Underbuild Cost Argument

In Proceeding 26510, Capital Power Corporation (Capital Power) argues before the Alberta Utilities Commission (the Commission) why FortisAlberta Inc.’s (Fortis) additional charges to Capital Power associated to the interconnection of the Strathmore Solar Project (the Strathmore Project) are unjustified.



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AESO Bulk and Regional Rate Design and Modernized DOS Rate Design Application

In proceeding 26911, the Alberta Electric System Operator requests that the Alberta Utilities Commission (the Commission) approve its application for it’s proposed bulk and regional rate design, treatment of energy storage, and modernization of Demand Opportunity Service (DOS).



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The Commission’s Ruling on Applications to Review the DCG Credit Decision

In Proceeding 26660, the Commission review panel issues a decision regarding Kalina Distributed Power Limited, Campus Energy Partners LP, Lionstooth Energy Inc., and Signalta Resources Limited (collectively, KLSC), and BluEarth Renewables Inc. and Elemental Energy Renewables Inc. (collectively, BE)’s applications for a review of Decision 26090-D01-2021.



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Revised Regulatory Accounting Treatment for AESO Customer Contributions

On October 6, 2021, the Alberta Utilities Commission (the Commission) issued Decision 26521-D01-2021, in which it evaluated potential accounting treatments for transmission contributions paid by distribution utilities. Among the issues addressed in this proceeding is when to expense and when to finance transmission contributions, including the potential risks of either option.



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Ruling on the Application to Review and Vary the Decision to End Returns on AESO Customer Contributions

In proceeding 26608, the Alberta Utilities Commission (the Commission) makes a decision regarding the applications submitted by ATCO Electric Ltd., ENMAX Power Corporation , and FortisAlberta Inc. (the review applicants) for a review and variance of Decision 26061-D01-2021 in which the Commission determined that Distribution Facility Owners (DFOs) would no longer earn returns on Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) customer contributions.



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AET 2018-2020 Transmission Deferral Account Responses to CCA

In Proceeding 26573, ATCO Electric Transmission (AET) submits its Application for Disposal of is 2018-2020 Transmission Deferral Account and Annual Filing for Adjustment to the Alberta Utilities Commission (the Commission). At this stage in the proceeding, AET provides a comprehensive response to questions raised by the Consumers’ Coalition of Alberta (CCA).



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