Overview

The Alberta Utilities Commission is currently considering applications from Cascade Power GP Ltd. for the first phase of the Cascade Power Plant Project. The AUC cancelled an oral hearing, which was scheduled to commence on December 10, 2019, in Edmonton.

Cascade Power GP Ltd. has applied to the AUC for approval to construct and operate a 900‑megawatt combined cycle natural gas power plant. The power plant would be developed in two 450‑megawatt phases, with each phase requiring the installation of one gas turbine and one steam turbine. The first phase of the project would be in service by the third quarter of 2022, with the second phase in service by the fourth quarter of 2022.

The power plant would be located on Crown land in the west half of Section 28, Township 52, Range 18, west of the Fifth Meridian, approximately 12 kilometres southwest of Edson in Yellowhead County.

Applications for the interconnection of the proposed power plant to the Alberta Interconnected Electric System will be the subject of separate applications, to be filed at a later date.

The AUC issued a notice of application for the project on March 20, 2019.

Submissions

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 24081 in the "go to" section at the top left corner of your screen.

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