In 2004, Alberta s Transmission Regulation established the framework for the planning and development of Alberta s electricity transmission infrastructure. Its intent was to attract new generation, increase competition, and serve expected increases in load. The regulation has remained largely unchanged since 2004. Meanwhile, the electricity system has experienced significant changes in part due to the dramatic increase in the amount of intermittent renewable power generation facilities connecting to the grid.
Minister of Affordability and Utilities Nathan Neudorf issued the following statement about the Alberta Utilities Commission’s pause on renewable power project approvals:
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