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Cost-of-capital parameters in 2024 and beyond

On October 9, 2023, in Decision 27084-D02-2023, the AUC adopted a formula-based approach to set the rate of return on equity, or ROE, for Alberta’s regulated electric and natural gas… Continue reading Cost-of-capital parameters in 2024 and beyond

AUC issues third-generation performance-based regulation decision

The AUC has a responsibility to ensure that customers receive safe and reliable electric and gas utility service at just and reasonable rates. Rates for electric and gas distribution utilities… Continue reading AUC issues third-generation performance-based regulation decision

AUC wins the 2023 CAMPUT Award for Innovation and Leadership

Windfarm in rural Alberta Canada

The AUC has been named the winner of the 2023 Canada’s Energy and Utility (CAMPUT) Award for Innovation and Leadership for its red tape reduction and process streamlining initiatives. The… Continue reading AUC wins the 2023 CAMPUT Award for Innovation and Leadership

​Process changes and notable enhancements to the eFiling System ​

The AUC is pleased to announce some process changes and notable enhancements to the eFiling System scheduled to be released on June 12, 2021. The enhancements include modifications to the… Continue reading ​Process changes and notable enhancements to the eFiling System ​

Whistleblower Awareness Day

March 24, 2021, is Whistleblower Awareness Day – a day to highlight and recognize the important role whistleblowers play in strengthening the integrity of public institutions. The Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower… Continue reading Whistleblower Awareness Day

AUC releases enforcement report for July to December, 2020

The AUC has released the enforcement report​ for July to December 2020, thanks to staff in the Market Oversight and Enforcement group. The report summarizes the results of the AUC’s… Continue reading AUC releases enforcement report for July to December, 2020

The AUC approves largest battery storage installation in Canada

TERIC Power Ltd. has received approvals from the AUC to install two 20-megawatt lithium-ion battery energy storage power plants. The eReserve1 Battery Energy Storage Power Plant will be located near… Continue reading The AUC approves largest battery storage installation in Canada

AUC-approved power plant uses uncommon technology to produce green power without emissions

The AUC approved a power plant that will use uncommon turbine technology to produce power using waste heat and without emissions, while allowing the owner to lower its electricity bill.… Continue reading AUC-approved power plant uses uncommon technology to produce green power without emissions

AUC turns 105 on April 17, 2020

The AUC was created on April 17, 1915 as the Board of Public Utility Commissioners which was renamed the Public Utility Commission, then became the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board… Continue reading AUC turns 105 on April 17, 2020