Performance

The Issues List for Setting PBR3 Parameters

In Proceeding 27388, the Alberta Utilities Commission (the “Commission”) issues its ruling on the issues list for determining the parameters of the third term of performance-based regulation (‘PBR3”).

Background

In our previous article, we described how the Commission concluded that the first and second PBR terms had generally achieved their objectives and sought input on which parameters from the previous PBR terms should be included in PBR3.

The Commission received feedback from twelve participants who each submit a list of the potential issues they wanted to be addressed in this proceeding.



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The Commission’s Decision on ATCO and Apex’s 2023 Cost-of-Service Review

In proceeding 26616, the Alberta Utilities Commission (the “Commission) issues its decision regarding the cost-of-service review for both ATCO Gas (“ATCO”) and Apex Utilities Inc. (“Apex”) in preparation for the third term of performance-based regulation (“PBR3”).

Background

Readers may remember our previous article summarizing ATCO and Apex’s cost-of-service rebasing application whereby both utilities realign their distribution facility owner costs and revenues in preparation for PBR3. The intervenors argued that the applicants had not demonstrated how they would share efficiencies with ratepayers, that efficiencies should be quantified, that the applicants’ cost escalators overstate actual costs, and that certain capital projects should be excluded from each applicant’s rate base. The applicants responded by stating their efficiencies would be shared through lower rates, that their escalators are based on reasonable factors, and that the capital projects under question are prudent and necessary.



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ATCO & Fortis’s 2023 Cost-of-Service Decision

In proceeding 26615 the Alberta Utilities Commission (the “Commission”) issues its decision regarding the cost-of service reviews proposed by ATCO Electric Ltd. (“ATCO”) and FortisAlberta Inc. (“Fortis”) in preparation for the third term of performance-based regulation (“PBR”).



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EPCOR’s Negotiated Settlement Agreement Regarding its 2023 Distribution Cost-of-Service Application

In Proceeding 26617, EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. (”EPCOR”) submits its negotiated settlement agreement (“NSA”) regarding its distribution cost-of-service application (the “Application”) to the Alberta Utilities Commission (the “Commission”) for review and approval.



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ATCO Gas and APEX Utilities 2023 Cost-of-Service Applications

In Alberta Utility Commission (AUC) proceeding 26616, ATCO Gas Ltd. (ATCO) and APEX Utilities Inc. (APEX) submit their respective 2023 cost-of-service (COS) applications for revenue requirement. ATCO additionally requests approval for its proposed hydrogen related projects, and APEX submits its review of inter-affiliate charges.



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EPCOR’s 2023 Phase II Distribution Tariff Application

In Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) Proceeding 27018, EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. (EPCOR) submits its Phase II Distribution Tariff Application for approval from the AUC.



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2023 Cost of Service Applications in Preparation for PBR’s Third Term in Alberta

In Alberta Utility Commission (AUC) proceedings 26615 and 26616, ATCO Electric Ltd. (ATCO Electric), ATCO Gas North (ATCO Gas), FortisAlberta Inc. (Fortis), and APEX Utilities Inc. (APEX) are in the process of submitting their 2023 Cost of Service (COS) applications to the AUC, which will realign their COS and revenue requirement for the anticipated third term of performance-based regulation (PBR).



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AUC Suspends Fort Macleod Service Area Transfer to FortisAlberta

The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) suspended proceeding 23702 regarding the Town of Fort Macleod’s (Fort Macleod) Service Area transfer to FortisAlberta (Fortis) until a decision is made on a pending generic inquiry proceeding.



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AUC Initiated Review of the PBR Plans for the ATCO Utilities

On June 1, 2018, the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) initiated a review (Proceeding 23604) on the re-opener provision of the 2013-2017 performance-based regulation (PBR) plans for ATCO Electric and ATCO Gas and Pipelines (ATCO) with regards to 2016 and 2017 financial results.

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PBR Generic Proceeding

Recall from a previous article that the Alberta Utilities Commission has initiated proceedings on the second generation of Performance Based Regulation (PBR) with a request for feedback on the draft issues list. Several Alberta utilities and the Alberta Customers (Consumers Coalition of Alberta, Utilities Consumer Advocate and City of Calgary) have submitted responses outlining a number of concerns with the preliminary issues list. 

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