Alberta Utilities Commission

• ATCO Electric fined $3M for unearned rate increases, overstating its costs

  ATCO Electric has also agreed to refund $4 million in recompense for unearned rate increases, a deal that now goes before the Alberta Utilities Commission for approval.

  Consumer

  Jul 9
  
• Critics say Alberta renewables report contradicts government proposals for industry

  That report, released yesterday, concludes renewables pose little threat to Alberta's agriculture or environment and that concerns can be largely addressed with existing rules.

  Canada

  Mar 14
  
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• Power market headed for shakeup as Alberta commits to restructuring by 2027

  Alberta's electricity market is headed for a shakeup and some industry players fear a lengthy period of uncertainty could scare away much-needed investment in power generation.

  Consumer

  Mar 12
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• Alberta power generator fined for operating without regulatory approval

  The 3.5-megawatt plant was burning natural gas sourced from wells owned by the same company and selling the power to a bitcoin miner.

  Canada

  Feb 12
• New questions for wind, solar in Alberta create more confusion for industry: advocate

  A renewable energy group says new requirements for wind and solar projects create further problems for a booming industry that government policy has already slowed.

  Environment

  Sep 7, 2023
• Alberta renewable energy development pause affects $33B in investment, 24,000 ‘job-years’: report

  In a post published on the Pembina Institute's website on Thursday, the organization said its analysis of public data reveals there are 118 projects impacted by the moratorium.

  Economy

  Aug 24, 2023
• Alberta Utilities Commission to keep processing applications during renewables moratorium

  While no approvals will be issued until the moratorium is lifted, the AUC said it will continue to process existing and new applications during the seven-month pause period.

  Politics

  Aug 23, 2023
• Why did Alberta pause new wind and solar projects? Premier says feds

  Smith's UCP government surprised Alberta's renewable energy industry last week by announcing a six-month freeze on new projects greater than one megawatt.

  Canada

  Aug 7, 2023
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• Massive Calgary-area solar project rejected in favour of wildlife conservation

  A proposed solar project that was slated on a site south of Calgary near a popular bird watching area has been rejected by the Alberta Utilities Commission.

  Canada

  Apr 22, 2023
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• Southern Alberta residents concerned over proposed wind farm

  According to TransAlta, it's now transitioning from a proposed to "mid-stage" project, in the process of stakeholder engagement and consultation.

  Environment

  Feb 17, 2023