Category Archives: Utility Regulation

Applications for Party Status in a Permission to Appeal Application

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Applications for Party Status in a Permission to Appeal Application Bill Commented On: Balancing Pool v ENMAX Energy Corporation, 2018 ABCA 143 (CanLII) This decision deals with applications by two parties (the Balancing Pool and TransAlta) … Continue reading

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The Complaint Jurisdiction of the AUC with Respect to the AESO

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: The Complaint Jurisdiction of the AUC with Respect to the AESO Decisions Commented On: (1) AUC Decision, 22367-D01-2017, Enel Alberta Wind Inc. General Partner of the Castle Rock Ridge Limited Partnership Complaint Pursuant to Section 26 … Continue reading

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PPA Terminations and the AESO Tariff

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: PPA Terminations and the AESO Tariff Matter Commented On: Application from the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) to the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) requesting legal determinations by the AUC under Section 8 of the Alberta Utilities … Continue reading

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The Efficiency Plank in Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: The Efficiency Plank in Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan Report Commented On: Getting it Right: A More Energy Efficient Alberta, Final Report of the Alberta Energy Efficiency Advisory Panel, released 23 January 2017 and related press release … Continue reading

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Board Cannot Ignore Injurious Affection Losses

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Board Cannot Ignore Injurious Affection Losses Case Commented On: Koch v Altalink Management Ltd, 2016 ABQB 678 (CanLII) This case involves WATL (the Western Alberta Transmission Line) and parcels of land owned by the Kochs that … Continue reading

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