Bulk and Regional Rate Design and Modernized DOS Arguments

In Proceeding 26911, the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) and the intervenors submit their arguments to the Alberta Utilities Commission (the “Commission”) for and against the AESO’s proposed bulk and regional rate design and modernized demand opportunity service (“DOS”).



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AESO’s Bulk and Regional Rate Design and Modernized DOS Proposal, Oral Hearing

In Proceeding 26911 the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”) and several intervenors cross-examine each other’s evidence for and against the various bulk and regional rate design proposals before the Alberta Utilities Commission (the “Commission”).

Background

Readers may remember our previous article describing the AESO’s rebuttal evidence for their bulk and regional rate design and modernized demand opportunity service application. The current rate design collects transmission costs through a mix of energy and peak demand billing determinants where a monthly coincident peak charge (“12-CP”) recovers two thirds of demand costs.



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EPCOR’s 2023 Phase II Distribution Tariff Application Decision

In Proceeding 27018, the Alberta Utilities Commission (the “Commission”) issues its decision regarding the Phase II Distribution Tariff Application of EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. (“EPCOR”).



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ATCO & Apex 2023 Cost-of-Service Review Arguments

Argument and reply argument has been submitted in Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) proceeding 26616 on ATCO Gas North (ATCO) and Apex Utilities Inc. (Apex) cost-of-service rebasing in preparation for the next PBR term.



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The Commission’s Objectives and Preliminary Issues for the PBR3 Parameter Plans

The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) has posted preliminary issues for proceeding 27388 to establish parameters for the upcoming third term of PBR.



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ENMAX Submits its Negotiated Settlement Agreement Regarding its 2023 Distribution Cost of Service Application

In Proceeding 26617, ENMAX Power Corporation (“ENMAX”) submits its negotiated settlement agreement (“NSA”) with the Utilities Consumer Advocate (“UCA”) pertaining to its 2023 Distribution Cost of Service Review Application (the “Application”) to the Alberta Utilities Commission (the “Commission” or “AUC”).



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The AUC’s decision regarding Solartility’s Micro-Generation Application

In proceeding 27161, the Alberta Utilities Commission reached its conclusion regarding Solartility Inc.’s (Solartility) micro-generator customers’ requests for approval against ENMAX Power Corporation (EPC).



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Court of Appeal of Alberta Decisions on DCG Credits

The Court of Appeal of Alberta has decided[1] to allow an application for an appeal of AUC Decision 26090-D01-2021. In this decision, the AUC decided that distribution tariff credits for DCGs (distribution connected generators) should be phased out.



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Participant’s Arguments Regarding FortisAlberta’s Streetlight Investment Refund

Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) proceeding 27067 is at the stage where participants, the City of Airdrie, the Building Industry and Land Development Association of Alberta (BILD) and FortisAlberta Inc are presenting their arguments regarding who should receive FortisAlberta’s streetlight investment. FortisAlberta’s streetlight investment refunds a portion of streetlight costs in occupied lots.



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