AUC releases first enforcement report for April to December, 2019 The AUC actively enforces its decisions, orders, rules, utility-related legislation and regulations to ensure compliance by utilities. In June of 2018, the Alberta Utilities Commission Act granted the AUC authority to issue specified penalties. Investigations and enforcement activities are now carried out related to terms and conditions of service standards, and rates, and facilities and landowner complaints.… Continue reading AUC releases first enforcement report for April to December, 2019
AUC releases 2020-2021 Operational Plan The AUC takes a very strategic approach to accomplishing its mandate, an approach supported by active stakeholder consultation and input, regular scans of the evolving operational and regulatory environment, the identification of key priorities – and flexibility. The AUC 2020-2021 Operational Plan sets out the organization’s work objectives for the fiscal year around four key themes established… Continue reading AUC releases 2020-2021 Operational Plan
AUC adopts trusted traveller approach for low-risk applications The Alberta Utilities Commission is making things simpler for Alberta’s electric transmission and gas utility pipeline companies by adopting a trusted traveler approach for low-risk projects in place of its standard application process. This AUC pilot project uses a simple, checklist-based approach for applications for minor substation and transmission line alterations and time extensions on… Continue reading AUC adopts trusted traveller approach for low-risk applications