Regulation

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.



To view more of this post, please

Login Here

or contact us.

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.



To view more of this post, please

Login Here

or contact us.

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”).



To view more of this post, please

Login Here

or contact us.

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.



To view more of this post, please

Login Here

or contact us.

EPCOR Distribution and ENMAX Power 2023 Cost-of-Service Applications

In Alberta Utility Commission (AUC) proceeding 26617, EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. (EPCOR), and ENMAX Power Corporation (ENMAX) submit their 2023 distribution cost-of-service (COS) applications for review in preparation for the next performance-based regulation (PBR) term that commences in 2023.



To view more of this post, please

Login Here

or contact us.