Micro-Generation Generating Unit

Micro-Gen Dispute Decision

In proceeding 28319, the Alberta Utilities Commission (the Commission) issues its decision regarding the micro-generation dispute between ATCO Electric Ltd. (ATCO) and a farm. In June of 2023, the farm submitted a micro-generation application to ATCO and ATCO rejected the application on the basis that the generating capacity was too large relative to load. The crux of the disagreement was whether one year of history (ATCO’s position) or five years of history (the farm’s position) was sufficient to predict future load.



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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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Micro-Generation Proposal Dispute

In Proceeding 28139, ATCO Electric Ltd. (ATCO) issued a notice of dispute over whether a micro-generation unit proposed by EvolvSolar meets the generator qualifications outlined in the Micro-Generation Regulation.

EvolvSolar and its client applied to ATCO to construct a solar system that would produce 296,667 kWh per year to power a farm grain drying process. ATCO did not approve the application because the site usage averaged only 204,600 kWh over the past two years (2021 and 2022). The Micro-Generation Regulation defines a micro-generation unit as one intended to meet all or a portion of the site’s annual energy consumption. ATCO, as the wires owner, believes the proposed project does not qualify as a micro-generation unit since it might produce more energy than what is consumed on site.[1]



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