ACT environment

Proceeding 27167  Register

Application status: complete

Decision: 27167-D01-2022, issued June 23, 2022

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Overview

The Alberta Utilities Commission has approved applications from Buffalo Plains Wind Farm Inc. to construct and operate a new approximately 15.5-kilometre, 240-kilovolt transmission line to connect the approved Buffalo Plains Wind Farm to the Alberta Interconnected Electric System, through Buffalo Plains Wind Farm Inc.’s approved Amber 611S Substation. The AUC issued a notice of application on March 1, 2022.

AltaLink Management Ltd. has been approved to connect the existing Milo 256S Substation to the proposed Transmission Line 1097L and alter both Milo 256S Substation and existing Transmission Line 1036L to accommodate this connection.

The map below identifies the routes by Buffalo Plains Wind Farm Inc. which includes the preferred route that was approved in the AUC’s decision and an alternate route that was also considered in this proceeding. 

​The eFiling System​

The eFiling System should be accessed to view the applications and the other documents the AUC will be considering in this proceeding. The system is also used to file submissions and evidence to participate in the proceeding.

To create an account, select “New account” and follow the steps to create a user ID and password. If you have any questions about how to use the system please contact us at info@auc.ab.ca or 310-4AUC.

Documents being considered in this proceeding can be found in the eFiling​ System (which requires log in). Once you have logged in, enter 27167 in the “go to” section at the top left corner of your screen.

Buffalo Plains Wind Farm Connection Project