Alberta Utilities Commission

Evidence regarding ATCO Electric’s Transmission 2023-2025 General Tariff Application

In Proceeding 27062, ATCO Electric Ltd. (ATCO) asks the Commission to approve their revenue requirement of $677.1 million in 2023, $687.8 million in 2024 and $698.6 million in 2025. ATCO notes that the 2023 requirement is lower than their 2022 forecast because they are proposing to stop collecting Future Income Tax (FIT) expenses, their property taxes are lower, and there are fewer head office costs. After completing a round of information requests, intervenors submitted evidence detailing their concerns regarding the application.[1]



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ENMAX Energy’s 2023-2024 Energy Price Setting Plan: Intervenor Arguments

ENMAX Energy Corporation (ENMAX Energy) provides regulated rate option (RRO) services in ENMAX Power Corporation’s service territory; however, the Commission must approve the RRO tariff through an energy price setting plan (EPSP). In Proceeding 27495, ENMAX Energy’s application proposes to continue its previous EPSP with several refinements. After examining the application and submitting information requests, the Utilities Consumer Advocate (UCA) argues against certain aspects of ENMAX Energy’s proposal.[1]



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The Commission’s Decision on the CCA’s Cost Claim Review and Variance Application

In Proceeding 27666, the Alberta Utility Commission (the Commission) issues its decision regarding the review and variance application of the Consumers’ Coalition of Alberta (CCA), arguing that their 40 percent cost claim disallowance was inconsistent, punitive, and punishing. However, the CCA did not persuade the Commission that there were errors in the initial decision. Therefore, the disallowance stands.[1]



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The AESO’s 2023 ISO Tariff Application

In Proceeding 27777, the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) submits to the Alberta Utilities Commission (the Commission) its 2023 Independent System Operator (ISO) Tariff Application. In its application, the AESO explains the increases to its revenue requirement forecast, proposes an overall increase to the ISO tariff and the maximum investment levels, and provides new Generating Unit Owner’s Contribution (GUOC) rates.



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