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.

The AUC Invites Submissions on the Self-Supply Provisions of Alberta’s Electricity Legislation

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: The AUC Invites Submissions on the Self-Supply Provisions of Alberta’s Electricity Legislation Matter Commented On: Consultation on the issue of power plant self-supply and export, AUC Bulletin 2019-16, September 13, 2019 The Electric Utilities Act, SA … Continue reading →

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Federal Court of Appeal Provides Reasons in TMX Leave Applications

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes, Martin Olszynski and David Wright PDF Version: Federal Court of Appeal Provides Reasons in TMX Leave Applications Decision Commented On: Raincoast Conservation Foundation v Canada (Attorney General), 2019 FCA 224. On September 4, 2019, the Federal Court of … Continue reading →

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The Regulation of “Gas Utility” Transmission Pipelines in Alberta

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: The Regulation of “Gas Utility” Transmission Pipelines in Alberta Decision Commented On: ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. Pembina-Keephills Transmission Pipeline Project August 6, 2019, AUC Decision 23799-D01-2019. This decision of the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) deals … Continue reading →

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Regulatory Forbearance and the Status of District Energy Systems Under the Public Utilities Act

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Regulatory Forbearance and the Status of District Energy Systems Under the Public Utilities Act Decision Commented On: AUC Decision 24056_D01-2019, ENMAX Independent Energy Solutions Inc., ENMAX District Energy Edmonton Exemption Application, August 1, 2019 In … Continue reading →

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The Bill 12 “Turn off the Taps” Litigation: Justice Hall Orders a Stay in BC’s Action

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: The Bill 12 “Turn off the Taps” Litigation: Justice Hall Orders a Stay in BC’s Action Case Commented On: British Columbia (Attorney General) v Alberta (Attorney General), 2019 ABQB 550 This decision concerns Preserving Canada’s Economic … Continue reading →

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