Category Archives: Energy

Finally, a Plan (albeit drip-by-drip) to Phase Out Coal and Keep the Lights On

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Finally, a Plan (albeit drip-by-drip) to Phase Out Coal and Keep the Lights On Documents and press releases commented on: (1) Press Release, Electricity Price Protection, November 22, 2016; (2) AESO, Alberta’s Wholesale Electricity Market Transmission … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate Change, Energy, Natural Resources | 2 Comments

Bill 27: Financial Support for Renewable Electricity

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Bill 27: Financial Support for Renewable Electricity Legislation Commented On: Bill 27, Renewable Electricity Act Report Commented On: AESO, Renewable Electricity Program, Recommendations, dated May 2016, publicly released November 3, 2016 Press Release Commented On: Government … Continue reading →

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Oil Sands Emission Limit Legislation: A Real Commitment or Kicking It Down the Road?

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Oil Sands Emission Limit Legislation: A Real Commitment or Kicking It Down the Road? Legislation Commented On: Bill 25: The Oil Sands Emission Limit Act Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan has four key planks: Phasing out emissions … Continue reading →

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Attorney General Argues That Backdoor Amendment to PPAs was Unlawful

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Attorney General Argues That Backdoor Amendment to PPAs was Unlawful Matter Commented On: Originating Application for Declaratory Relief and Judicial Review, filed by the Attorney General, July 25, 2016 The origins of the Power Purchase Arrangements (PPAs) … Continue reading →

Posted in Administrative Law, Energy | 4 Comments

Will the Flurry of New Wind Energy Projects Face a Storm of Opposition?

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Jeremy Baretto

By: Jeremy Barretto PDF Version: Will the Flurry of New Wind Energy Projects Face a Storm of Opposition? Decision Commented On: AUC Decision 3329-D01-2016, E.ON Climate & Renewables Canada Ltd., Applications for the Construction and Operation of the Grizzly Bear Creek … Continue reading →

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