AUC inquiry into the ongoing economic, orderly and efficient development of electricity generation in Alberta – Module B

Proceeding 28542:  Register

• AUC contact:
  310-4282 or info@auc.ab.ca

The AUC is holding an inquiry into the ongoing economic, orderly and efficient development of electricity generation in Alberta.

Related bulletins, announcements and reference material

• AUC inquiry process for Module B – notice of application for Proceeding 28542
• AUC inquiry process for Module A – notice of application for Proceeding 28501
• Bulletin 2023-06: AUC inquiry into the ongoing economic, orderly and efficient development of electricity generation in Alberta
• AUC announcement (August 22, 2023): Update to AUC application review process during approval pause period
• AUC announcement (August 3, 2023): AUC to launch inquiry, implement pause on approvals for new renewable electricity generation
• Feedback received on implementing the pause
• Impacted applications from the Generation Approvals Pause Regulation
• Generation Approvals Pause Regulation – frequently asked questions

Scope of the AUC’s inquiry

The inquiry has been separated into two modules (Module A and Module B) to explore the key issues identified in the Alberta government’s order-in-council. Module A, which is being considered in Proceeding 28501, will explore the land impact issues identified in the Alberta government’s order-in-council.

In Module B, the AUC has been directed to consider the impact the increasing growth of renewables has to both generation supply mix and electricity system reliability. The AUC is aware that the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is undertaking complementary work relating to system reliability. The AUC intends to take the AESO’s work into account to support the inquiry.

The AUC has commissioned two expert reports as summarized below. The scope of work for each report is set out in detail in a separate letter.

Written submissions

Parties may provide written submissions responding to the expert reports on the AUC’s eFiling System. To provide written submissions for the inquiry, please visit our website and log in to the AUC’s eFiling System, go to Proceeding 28542, and register to participate under the “registered parties” tab. Instructions for how to register an eFiling System account and submit a document can be found in the AUC’s eFiling System basics brochure.

Participant funding

The AUC will not provide funding for participation in Module B of the inquiry given the issues and process outlined in this notice.

Module B process steps

The AUC has established the following process schedule for Module B:

Privacy

To support an open and transparent process, information you send to the AUC will be publicly available through the AUC’s eFiling System. If there is confidential information you would like to file, a request must be made in advance of filing your submission.

Please contact us at 310-4AUC (310-4282) in Alberta or info@auc.ab.ca for more information or assistance.