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Proceeding 27837 Register
Applications 27837-A001 and 28321-A002
- AUC contact: Kloria Wen
403-592-4367 or kloria.wen@auc.ab.ca - SPWC Development GP Inc. contact: Thomas Healy
905-337-4548 or willowridgewind@algonquinpower.com
Overview
The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), the independent utilities regulator, will be holding a hearing to review the applications and submissions received to consider the power plant applications received in Proceeding 27837. The AUC issued a notice of hearing on October 20, 2023 and on February 20, 2024, the Commission has placed this proceeding into abeyance. The application has since been amended and a new notice of application was issued on October 3, 2024.
SPWC Development GP Inc. has submitted amendments to its applications to construct and operate a wind power plant, associated Breezy Ridge 1078S Substation (previously named the Willow Wind 2708S Substation) and battery energy storage system, designated as the Willow Ridge Wind Project, under the Hydro and Electric Energy Act.
The power plant would consist of 28 wind turbines, with each turbine rated at seven megawatts (MW) (previously 6.6 MW), with a total generating capability of 196 MW (previously 204.6 MW). The power plant would also include a 34.5-kilovolt gathering system, which would be used solely for collecting the electric energy generated by each turbine and transmitting the electric energy to the proposed substation.
The project would be located in the Municipal District of Willow Creek No. 26, Alberta, approximately 7.2 kilometres south of the town of Fort Macleod. Specifically, the project would be located within townships 7 and 8, Range 25, west of the Fourth Meridian, and townships 7 and 8, Range 26, west of the Fourth Meridian. The Breezy Ridge 1078S Substation and the battery energy storage system would be located in the northwest quarter of Section 7, Township 8, Range 25, west of the Fourth Meridian.
Further information about the proceeding is available through the AUC’s eFiling System under Proceeding 27837.
Summarized process schedule
The AUC has established the following process to consider the applications:
| Process step | Date |
| Interveners’ deadline to file information requests to applicant regarding amendments | November 8, 2024 |
| Applicant’s deadline to respond to intervener information requests | November 21, 2024 |
| Interveners’ written evidence deadline in response to amendments | December 3, 2024 |
| Applicant’s and AUC’s deadline to file information requests to interveners | December 13, 2024 |
| Interveners’ deadline to respond to information requests | January 3, 2025 |
| Applicant’s reply evidence deadline | January 15, 2025 |
| Commencement of hearing | January 27, 2025, at 9 a.m. |
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 27837 in the “go to” section at the top left corner of your screen.
