Atco Electric

• RCMP investigate after electric substation shot at, causing oil leak and power outage

  The RCMP are investigating after an electrical substation in Lloydminster, Alberta was shot at on Monday, knocking out power to more than 8,400 people.

  Crime

  May 20
  
• 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, 2024
  
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• Commission increases refund ATCO owes over attempt to recoup contract costs

  The refunds are over costs that ATCO tried to recover from the construction of a power line through Jasper National Park.

  Consumer

  Apr 27, 2023
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• Jasper power situation could remain unstable for weeks because of wildfire damage

  ATCO said crews have not been able to inspect the transmission lines, but cautioned they may take several weeks to fix depending on the extent of damage and wildfire activity.

  Fire

  Sep 9, 2022
• Power out in Jasper due to Chetamon wildfire, tourists asked to reschedule trips

  Jasper National Park and the townsite are experiencing significant challenges caused by the Chetamon Mountain wildfire, Parks Canada said in an update Monday evening.

  Fire

  Sep 5, 2022
• Alberta Utilities Commission approves $31M ATCO fine, says in public interest

  The Alberta Utilities Commission has approved a $31-million fine proposed for ATCO Electric's attempts to overcharge ratepayers for costs it shouldn't have incurred.

  Consumer

  Jun 29, 2022
• Proposed ATCO fine over padded rate requests insufficient, consumers group argues

  A consumers group is arguing that a $31-million fine proposed for ATCO Electric's attempts to overcharge ratepayers for costs it shouldn't have incurred isn't big enough.

  Consumer

  May 13, 2022
• $31 million penalty for ATCO Electric following regulator’s investigation

  The penalty stems from an Alberta Utilities Commission investigation prompted by a whistleblower complaint.

  Canada

  Apr 18, 2022
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• More time given to ATCO, investigators to reach settlement on alleged rule breach

  The Alberta Utilities Commission is giving ATCO Electric and commission investigators more time to negotiate a settlement over an alleged breach of regulations.

  Canada

  Feb 11, 2022
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• Consumer group wants role in talks over probe into alleged ATCO illegalities

  ATCO has acknowledged it made mistakes and said the overpriced contract was entered into to help the First Nation build capacity in a new area of business.

  Consumer

  Jan 11, 2022