The Electric Statutes Amendment Act, 2009

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Electricity is an essential part of our everyday lives.  To meet that need, Alberta must add critical new electricity transmission infrastructure.

As identified in the Provincial Energy Strategy, the Government of Alberta is taking action to substantially upgrade the transmission system. The first step is approving the need for critical transmission infrastructure.  

Under The Electric Statutes Amendment Act, 2009 (formerly Bill 50), the Government of Alberta is responsible for approving the need for critical transmission infrastructure. This is no different than the government approving other publicly needed infrastructure such as highways, schools and hospitals.

 

News Release Province introduces amendments to electricity bill (November 19, 2009)
News Release New legislation to help ensure much-needed power lines are built (June 1, 2009)

Getting Transmission Built: What changes under The Electric Statutes Amendment Act, 2009 (formerly Bill 50)?PDF icon

Information sessions on electricity transmission were held in July and August 2009.

Last reviewed/revised: 2009-12-03