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The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), the independent utilities regulator, held a hearing to review the applications and submissions received to consider the power plant development applications in Proceeding 28587. On October 11, 2024, the AUC denied the applications. The Commission found that Acestes did not discharge its burden of demonstrating that the project’s benefits outweigh its negative effects.
Acestes Power ULC applied to construct and operate a 24-megawatt solar power plant, designated as the Westlock Solar Project, and to connect the power plant to the FortisAlberta Inc. distribution system under the Hydro and Electric Energy Act. The project would have been located on the northwest and southwest quarters of Section 17, Township 60, Range 26, west of Fourth Meridian, on approximately 220 fenced acres of privately owned, cultivated land, approximately two kilometres north of the town of Westlock.
Further information about the proceeding is available through the AUC’s eFiling System under Proceeding 28587.
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 28587 in the “go to” section at the top left corner of your screen.
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