Overview

The Alberta Utilities Commission is currently considering an application from BHE Canada Rattlesnake G.P. Inc. for the Rattlesnake Ridge Wind Power Project, located southwest of Medicine Hat. The project would consist of 28 4.2-megawatt (MW) wind turbines generating and a proposed Rattlesnake 719S Substation which would connect to AltaLink Management Ltd.’s existing Transmission Line 879L.

BHE Canada Rattlesnake G.P. Inc.'s application is seeking flexibility to change the turbine model and locations, pending on-going discussions with turbine manufacturers. The only current anticipated change would be removing two turbine locations and using turbines with a slightly higher nameplate capacity. The collection system would consist of underground cables connecting each turbine to the project substation. 

BHE Canada Rattlesnake G.P. Inc. would require the use of access roads during its construction, operations and maintenance phases to access turbine locations. Upgrades to the existing public roads in the area for turbine and component delivery will also be required.

The proposed project would include an operations and maintenance building at the south end of the project next to the substation, a temporary laydown yard during construction, and may also require one meteorological tower.

Please visit the sections of the AUC website entitled Review process and Have your say for more information about the process used to assess and consider applications for electric and natural gas utility projects in Alberta.

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 25018 in the "go to" section at the top left corner of your screen.

Have your say about a utility project has more information regarding your options for participation.