Government of Alberta

The Renewable Moratorium Lifts and Intended Policy Changes

Readers may recall our previous update on Alberta’s renewable generation moratorium in which the Government of Alberta paused the approval of renewable generation and required the Alberta Utilities Commission to commence an inquiry regarding the development and impact of renewable generation in the province. The moratorium was lifted on February 29, 2024, and the Commission will now assess those applications that were affected by the pause on an individual basis to determine whether an immediate decision can be issued or if they require further processing. However, the Alberta Government has made known its intention to enact legislation that will affect renewable development in the province. Additionally, the Commission plans to initiate a stakeholder consultation regarding the application requirements for renewable projects.[1]



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The Commission’s Renewable Generation Inquiry – Module A

In Proceeding 28501, the Alberta Utilities Commission (the Commission) conducts its inquiry regarding renewable energy generation in Alberta.

In August of 2023, the Government of Alberta issued an Order in Council requiring the Commission to initiate an inquiry into the economic, orderly, and efficient development and operation of electricity generation in Alberta as it pertains to renewable generation and its impact on agriculture, land, viewscapes, and system reliability. Over 140 interveners registered in this proceeding and were given opportunities to provide written comments and make submissions regarding the subject matter. In-house sessions were also held in November wherein the Commission shared information about the inquiry and provided guidance regarding participation.



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Alberta’s Renewable Generation Moratorium

The Government of Alberta issued a moratorium on the approval of renewable energy generation across the province until February 29, 2024. Additionally, the government also requires the Alberta Utilities Commission to commence an inquiry regarding the development and impact of renewable generation in Alberta. In the meantime, the Commission decided to continue processing renewable generation applications to the point where they require final approval. These decisions are likely to have some immediate effects on renewable generation planning, but the long-term outlook remains unknown until more details about the inquiry are made available.



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