AMP Decision

The Alberta Utilities Commission (the Commission) issues its decision on the Revised Adjusted Metering Practice (AMP) implementation plan submitted by the AESO (Decision 28441-D02-2024). The AESO’s original AMP plan was rejected by the Commission in 2022, but the AESO was permitted to apply again if it provided clearer estimates for all scopes of work and a cost-benefit analysis. Evidence and arguments for this proceeding showed that parties were split into three groups – supportive of the plan without delay, supportive but in favour of a later implementation, and generally opposed.  



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ENMAX’s R&V Application of the PBR3 K-bar Mechanism

In proceeding 28574, ENMAX Power Corporation (ENMAX) applies for a review and variance of the K-bar mechanism approved by the Alberta Utilities Commission (the Commission) for the third generation of performance-based regulation (PBR3). ENAMX asserts that the Commission erred in believing that the K-bar would provide ENMAX with sufficient funding and seeks the Commission to grant a review of the PBR3 K-bar. ENMAX’s case is grounded in its concern that the approved K-bar does not meet ENMAX’s needs to fund the replacement of its aging assets or to respond to the growing need to modernize the grid. Furthermore, ENMAX states that the current K-bar will force the utility to choose which benefits its customers will forgo and that it may have to put off investment into reliability drivers, externally driven projects, and grid modernization to prioritize safety on its network.[1]



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Information Requests in the Residential Standards and Maximum Investment Levels (MILs) Proceeding

In Proceeding 27658, intervenors submit their information requests that address several topics in the standards of service and maximum investment levels (MILs) for residential services proceeding. These information requests fall in line with one or several topics included in the February 2023 issues list. Parties addressed information requests to the following intervenors: the distribution facility owners (DFOs) (ATCO Electric Ltd., ENMAX Power Corporation, EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc., FortisAlberta Inc.), the Developers (Anthem Properties, BILD Alberta, Melcor Developments Ltd.), the Municipalities (Alberta Municipalities, City of Airdrie), the Alberta Federation of Rural Electrification Associations (AFREA), and the Utilities Consumer Advocate (UCA).



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Evidence on PBR3 Parameters

In proceeding 27388, intervenors submit evidence to the Alberta Utilities Commission (the Commission) in setting formula parameters for the third term of performance-based regulation (PBR3). The Commission asked intervenors to address seven specific issues:

  • Rate adjustment timing.
  • The type of PBR plan used to regulate electric and gas distribution facility owners (DFO).
  • The I Factor.
  • The X Factor.
  • Capital funding provisions.
  • Earnings sharing and efficiency carry-over mechanisms.
  • Efficiency tracking.

Intervenors each provided evidence that address at least one of these issues.



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