In proceeding 29106, ATCO Electric and ATCO Gas (ATCO) apply for a review and variance on Decision 28300-D01-2024, in which the Alberta Utilities Commission (the Commission) decided to reopen ATCO’s 2018-2022 performance-based regulation (PBR) to examine the reasonability of ATCO’s 2021 and 2022 rates of return.
In proceeding 28717 the Alberta Utilities Commission (the Commission) approves EPCOR Energy Alberta GP (EPCOR) 2024-2025 energy price setting plan (EPSP) with one deviation from their original application. That being the change of other risk compensation requested by EPCOR from $0.04 MWh to $0.02 MWh. The Commission also directed the filing of an executed backstop agreement with attachment, once completed.
On June 11, 2024, the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) held its second information session concerning the interim market power mitigation regulations that go into effect on July 1, 2024. In its first session, the AESO described the Market Power Mitigation Regulation and Supply Cushion Regulation and answered an initial round of stakeholder questions. In this session, the AESO shared its final details for implementing these regulations, provided an overview of the reporting processes and requirements for July 1, and addressed stakeholder questions and comments.
In proceeding 28170 the Alberta Utilities Commission (the Commission) approved a Settlement Agreement between the Alberta Utilities Commission Enforcement staff and Energy Sustain Service Ltd. (ESS). The settlement is in relation to the operation of a power plant by ESS without the required approval from the Commission. As is contained in the settlement, the Commission imposed a penalty on ESS of $10,000.00 for this contravention. [1]
In proceeding 28574, the Alberta Utilities Commission (the Commission) denies the application by ENMAX Power Corporation (ENMAX) to review and vary AUC decision 27388-D01-2023. The Commission deduced that ENMAX did not prove on a balance of probabilities that the decision contained an error of fact, or mixed fact and law.[1]
In proceeding 28989, the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) submits an application before the Alberta Utilities Commission (the Commission) to update its Rate Demand Opportunity Service (DOS). With these updates, the AESO aims to make the rate technology agnostic, simpler, and easier to administer. One key issue the AESO hopes to resolve with this update is to make it easier for energy storage resources to participate in Alberta’s market; but the AESO also emphasizes that these changes will benefit all users of the DOS rate and demand transmission service (DTS).[1]
The Alberta Utilities Commission (the Commission) has initiated proceeding 29006 in response to the Alberta Court of Appeal (the Court) decision in AltaLink Management Ltd. v Alberta Utilities Commission, 2023 ABCA 325 (the Appeal Decision). The Court allowed the appeal of Decision 26061-D01-2021 in which the Commission determined that neither transmission facility owners (TFOs) or distribution facility owners (DFOs) would have the ability to receive a return on construction contributions.[1]
In proceeding 29010, the Office of the Utilities Consumer Advocate (UCA) files an application for a review and variance of Decision 28576-D02-2024. Particularly, the UCA questions the approved changes to Fortis’ Rate 21. The UCA asserts that Fortis’s acquisition of the Tomahawk REA in November of 2023 constitutes new material facts that may have had bearing on the decision.[1]
On April 18, 2024, the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) held a stakeholder session where it provided an overview of the interim market power mitigation regulations that go into effect on July 1, 2024. There are two specific regulations: the Market Power Mitigation Regulation and the Supply Cushion Regulation. The goal of the session was to explain these regulations, their implementation, and to answer any additional questions.
In proceeding 28445, the Alberta Utilities Commission (the Commission) issues its decision and findings regarding the 2024-2025 general rate application of Harmony Advanced Water Systems Corporation (HAWSCO). HAWSCO provides water services to the Harmony community in Rocky View County on the western border of Calgary.