Category Archives: Utility Regulation

Stores Block Meets Vavilov: The Status of Pre-Vavilov ABCA Decisions

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes Decision commented on: ATCO Electric Ltd v Alberta Utilities Commission, 2023 ABCA 129 (CanLII) PDF Version: Stores Block Meets Vavilov: The Status of Pre-Vavilov ABCA Decisions This case is an appeal of the ATCO Fort McMurray fire … Continue reading →

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The Regulation of District Energy Systems in Alberta: Part 3

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: The Regulation of District Energy Systems in Alberta: Part 3 Decision Commented On: AUC Decision 26717-D01-2022, Calgary District Heating Inc. Exemption from Provisions of the Public Utilities Act, March 2, 2022 As the title indicates, this … Continue reading →

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Off-Grid Energy for Bitcoin Mines in Alberta: A Problematic Legal Regime

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Off-Grid Energy for Bitcoin Mines in Alberta: A Problematic Legal Regime Decision Commented On: Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), Decision 26379-D02-2021, Allegations against Link Global Technologies Inc., Phase 1, August 19, 2021 I don’t know much about … Continue reading →

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Important AUC Decision on the Treatment of Customer Contributions: Getting the Price Signals Right

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Important AUC Decision on the Treatment of Customer Contributions: Getting the Price Signals Right Decision Commented On: AUC Decision 26061-D01-2021, Commission-Directed Examination of Distribution Facility Owner Payments under the Independent System Operator Tariff Customer Contribution … Continue reading →

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The Regulation of District Energy Systems in Alberta: Part 2

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: The Regulation of District Energy Systems in Alberta: Part 2 Decision Commented On: AUC Decision 26163-D01-2021, ENMAX Corporation and Calgary District Heating Inc., Applications for Disposition of the Downtown District Energy Centre and Transfer of the … Continue reading →

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