Overview
The AUC is currently reviewing an application from BER
Hand Hills Wind GP Inc. for approval to
amend the previously approved Hand Hills Wind Project located approximately
five kilometres southeast of Delia. The
amendment application is for approval to construct 29 wind
turbines with a total capability of 130 megawatts. The
amendment application also requests approval to alter the equipment in the
project substation and to change the construction completion date for the
project to December 31, 2022.
The AUC held an oral hearing to consider intervener and applicant submissions through an online webinar on September 17-18, 2020. The online hearing considered evidence and information submitted according to the process schedule provided in Exhibit 22843-X0132.
The 29 wind turbines are proposed to be located at the following locations and are illustrated on the map below:
| Sections | Township | Range | Meridian |
| 7, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 30, 31 | 30 | 16 | W4M |
| 1, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28 | 30 | 17 | W4M |
The Commission issued a notice of application amendment on May 14, 2020 and received two additional statements of intent to participate. The Commission granted standing to all parties on July 3, 2020.
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 22843 in the "go to" section at the top left corner of your screen.
