Category Archives: Utility Regulation
New “Public Document” on the Agreement in Principle to Modernize the Columbia River Treaty
By: Nigel Bankes Document commented on: “Negotiations to Modernize the Columbia River Treaty, Agreement-in-Principle Content, Public Document”, dated August 30, 2024, release announced September 5, 2024. PDF Version: New “Public Document” on the Agreement in Principle to Modernize the Columbia … Continue reading
Stores Block Meets Vavilov: The Status of Pre-Vavilov ABCA Decisions
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
The Regulation of District Energy Systems in Alberta: Part 3
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
Off-Grid Energy for Bitcoin Mines in Alberta: A Problematic Legal Regime
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
Important AUC Decision on the Treatment of Customer Contributions: Getting the Price Signals Right
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
