Rules on Intervener Costs

Rules on Local Intervener Costs

Rules on Local Intervener Costs

Rule 009 outlines the process and requirements for eligible interveners to request reimbursement of certain costs related to participating in a facility proceeding or hearing. This rule applies to local interveners, as defined in Section 22 of the Alberta Utilities Commission Act; who are a group or a person who has interest in and is occupying or entitled to occupy land that is, or may be, directly and adversely affected by an AUC decision – Typically a standing ruling is issued and local interveners are those who have been granted standing. Other types of interveners, such as municipalities and Indigenous groups, may also be eligible to claim certain costs under the July 1, 2025, version of Rule 009. Interveners can request costs eligibility or apply for advance funding and submit a final costs claim within 30 days of the conclusion of a hearing. Fees may be claimed for a lawyer or an expert/consultant. The scale of costs included in the rule sets fee recovery based on the experience of the lawyer or consultant and sets fixed rates for other costs including intervener honoraria and disbursements.

Bulletin 2025-09 [PDF]

Previous versions of this rule and related bulletins can be found in the consultations library. Sort by topic (Rule 009) and by document type to find the information you are looking for.

• Rule 009 Costs Application Form
• Rule 009 Costs Eligibility Form
• Rule 009  Intervener Costs Spreadsheet

• Rule 009 Costs Application Form
• Rule 009 Local Intervener Costs Spreadsheet

• Summary of total costs, summary of professional fees, intervener honoraria (Form U1, U2 and U3)
• Affidavit of fees and disbursements
• Example of a cost claim