Author Archives: Nigel Bankes

About Nigel Bankes

Nigel Bankes is emeritus professor of law at the University of Calgary. Prior to his retirement in June 2021 Nigel held the chair in natural resources law in the Faculty of Law.

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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A Change of Status and a Request

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: A Change of Status and a Request With the permission of the editorial leaders of ABlawg, I am using this platform to announce my retirement from the Faculty of Law at the University of Calgary effective … Continue reading →

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Renewed Interest in Potential Carbon Capture and Storage Projects in Alberta

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Renewed Interest in Potential Carbon Capture and Storage Projects in Alberta Matter Commented On: Alberta Energy, Information Letter 2021-19, Carbon Sequestration Tenure Management, May 12, 2021 In a recent Information Letter, Alberta’s Department of Energy … Continue reading →

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The Curious Demise of Alberta’s Turn Off the Taps Legislation

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes, Andrew Leach and Martin Olszynski PDF Version: The Curious Demise of Alberta’s Turn Off the Taps Legislation Matters Commented On: Alberta (Attorney General) v British Columbia (Attorney General), 2021 FCA 84 (CanLII) reversing British Columbia (Attorney General) … 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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