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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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Carbon Security or Carbon Whimsy?

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Carbon Security or Carbon Whimsy? Document commented on: Alberta’s Proposed Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction System: Discussion Document, July 2019 This Discussion Document contains the Government of Alberta’s proposal to replace the current Carbon Competitiveness … Continue reading →

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Another Interconnection Application Crashes Out

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Another Interconnection Application Crashes Out Decision Commented On: AUC Decision 24126-D01-2019, Keyera Energy Ltd, Cynthia Gas Plant Power Plant Application, June 25, 2019 In its Smith decision earlier this year, the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) concluded … Continue reading →

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