City of Edmonton Transmission Reinforcement Needs Identification Document

Proceeding 28633  Register

Application 28633-A001

Commencement of virtual hearing: June 25, 2024

• AUC contact: Mohib Khan
  403-592-4416 or mohib.khan@auc.ab.ca
• Alberta Electric System Operator contact: Brenda Hill
  403-539-2850 or brenda.hill@aeso.ca

Overview

The Alberta Electric System Operator has applied for approval of the need for transmission development in northeast Edmonton to serve load growth and replace aging transmission assets in the area. The AUC issued a notice of application for the proceeding on January 2, 2024.

The proposed transmission development would include the following major components:

• Add a new 240-kilovolt (kV) substation, to be designated the Fort Road Substation, including two 240/72-kV transformers, two 240/15-kV transformers, and associated 240‑kV and 72-kV circuit breakers.
• Connect the proposed Fort Road Substation to the existing 240-kV Transmission Line 915L using an in-and-out configuration.
• Add two 72-kV circuits to connect Fort Road Substation and Namao Substation.
• Modify the Namao Substation, including adding associated 72-kV circuit breakers.
• Discontinue from use for transmission purposes the Kennedale Substation and the four 72-kV transmission lines 72CK12, 72CK13, 72NK23 and 72CN10.

The map below indicates the general area where the transmission development is proposed. However, the exact routes and sites for the proposed transmission facilities are not determined and may extend beyond the areas shown. A second application, from the transmission facility owner in the area, will be required to determine the exact location of facilities.

Further information about the proceeding is available through the AUC’s eFiling System under Proceeding 28633.

Participant information session

The AUC holds information sessions to provide information about how to have your say and become involved in its proceedings. The AUC is prepared to provide a telephone or virtual session about options for participating in this proceeding and the local intervener funding that may be available to you to support your participation, if requested by individuals or groups interested in the proceeding.

To learn more about the review process, or for more information about how you may become involved in this proceeding, please contact us or visit the following webpages:

• Review process for facility applications
• Have your say about a utility project
• Participate in an AUC hearing

Summarized process schedule

The AUC has established the following process to consider the applications:

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 28633 in the “go to” section at the top left corner of your screen.​