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Flexible Hosting Capacity Arrangements in Ontario

March 1, 2024
By 
Roy Hrab & Sarah Simmons & Travis Lusney

On January 29, 2024, the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) proposed amendments to the Distribution System Code (DSC) by adding a new section 6.2.4.1A related to enabling local distribution companies (LDCs) to offer flexible hosting capacity arrangements on a voluntary basis.

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The Renewable Pause is Over! What’s Next?

March 1, 2024
By 
Christine Runge

Yesterday marked the end of the pause of Commission approvals of facilities applications for renewable generators. Starting today, the Commission can begin issuing decisions related to any applications that have progressed throughout the previous six months but were stalled at the final stage due to the Generation Approvals Pause Regulation.

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Nova Scotia’s Clean Electricity Solutions Task Force‍

February 26, 2024
By 
John Dalton & Jason Chee-Aloy & Roy Hrab

On February 23, 2024 the Government of Nova Scotia released the final report of the Clean Electricity Solutions Task Force (the “Task Force”), Modernizing Energy from Transition to Transformation.

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Ontario’s Keeping Energy Costs Down Act

February 26, 2024
By 
Roy Hrab & Brady Yauch

On February 22, 2024 Ontario’s Minister of Energy introduced Bill 165, Keeping Energy Costs Down Act, 2024. The Bill is primarily intended to reverse the December 2023 Phase 1 Decision and Order by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB)in the Enbridge Gas Inc. (Enbridge) proceeding to set 2024-2028 rates.

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January 2024 Alberta Electricity Newsletter: Adjusted Metering Practice

January 31, 2024
By 
Christine Runge

The next chapter in the Adjusted Metering Practice (AMP) saga is nearing the end, with a decision expected by April 14, 2023.

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January 2024 Ontario Electricity Market Update: Report of Ontario's Electricifation and Energy Transition Panel Released

January 31, 2024
By 
Roy Hrab & Sarah Simmons & Avi Lipsitz

On January 19, 2024 the report of Ontario’s Electrification and Energy Transition Panel (EETP), Ontario’s Clean Energy Opportunity, was released.

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January 2024 Supply Shortfall in Alberta

January 25, 2024
By 
Christine Runge & Ketan Lakhani

Temperatures plummeted on January 10, beginning an extreme cold snap that lasted almost a week. Albertans set a new peak demand record of 12,384 MW between 5 and 6 pm on January 11, beating the previous record by almost 200 MW.

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The Electrification and Energy Transition Panel Report

January 23, 2024
By 
Roy Hrab & Sarah Simmons & Avi Lipsitz

On January 19, 2024 the report of Ontario’s Electrification and Energy Transition Panel (EETP), Ontario’s Clean Energy Opportunity, was released.

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The Enbridge Gas Phase 1 Decision: The OEB, the Minister of Energy, the Natural Gas System and the Energy Transition

January 3, 2024
By 
Roy Hrab & Brady Yauch & Avi Lipsitz

On December 21, 2023 the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) released its Phase 1 Decision and Order in the Enbridge Gas Inc. (Enbridge) 2024 Rebasing proceedings. A primary focus of the proceeding was the energy transition and its implications both for Enbridge’s capital spending plans and the future of the province’s natural gas distribution system.

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OSW Overview

January 2, 2024
By 
John Dalton

2023 was a bumpy road for offshore wind (OSW). However, interest rates appear to have peaked and in the US OSW procurement frameworks now typically employ inflation adjustment mechanisms. I’m optimistic that 2024 will be less tumultuous.

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