Electricity News Releases
Work continues on critical electricity transmission (August 25, 2009)
Energy Minister authorizes companies to begin work on two lines Edmonton... In support of next generation clean energy production and Alberta’s plan to keep the lights on across the province, two experienced electric transmission companies have been granted permission to apply for approval to construct and operate new critical electric transmission lines between Edmonton and Calgary. Alberta and Texas combine nanotech expertise to advance clean energy efforts(September 21, 2009)
Memorandum of understanding builds on Premier's work with Texas
Edmonton... Two of North America’s leading nanotechnology research centres are combining their expertise to advance work on clean energy development. Government announces new Market Surveillance Administrator (September 16, 2009)
Edmonton... Harry Chandler has been selected as Alberta’s new Market Surveillance Administrator (MSA). The MSA, created in 2003, is responsible for ensuring Alberta’s electricity and natural gas markets operate in a fair, efficient and openly competitive manner. Information session on electricity transmission held in Red Deer (August 12, 2009)
Edmonton... Albertans living in Red Deer are invited to attend a public information session on Thursday, August 20 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to learn more details on Alberta’s electricity system and the plan for transmission line upgrades across the province. See listing of all sessions
Information session on electricity transmission held in Camrose (August 11, 2009)
Edmonton... Albertans living in Camrose are invited to attend a public information session on Wednesday, August 19 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to learn more details on Alberta’s electricity system and the plan for transmission line upgrades across the province.
Information session on electricity transmission held in Rimbey (August 10, 2009)
Edmonton... Albertans living in Rimbey are invited to attend a public information session on Tuesday, August 18 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to learn more details on Alberta’s electricity system and the plan for transmission line upgrades across the province.
Information session on electricity transmission held in Grande Prairie (August 10, 2009)
Edmonton... Albertans living in Grande Prairie are invited to attend a public information session on Tuesday, August 18 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to learn more details on Alberta’s electricity system and the plan for transmission line upgrades across the province.
Information session on electricity transmission held in Peace River (Aug 7, 2009)
Albertans living in Peace River are invited to attend a public information session on Monday, August 17 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to learn more details on Alberta’s electricity system and the plan for transmission line upgrades across the province.
Information session on electricity transmission held in Drayton Valley (Aug 7, 2009)
Albertans living in Drayton Valley are invited to attend a public information session on Monday, August 17 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to learn more details on Alberta’s electricity system and the plan for transmission line upgrades across the province.
Information session on electricity transmission held in Lloydminster (Aug. 4, 2009)
Albertans living in Lloydminster are invited to attend a public information session on Wednesday, August 12 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to learn more details on Alberta’s electricity system and the plan for transmission line upgrades across the province.
Information session on electricity transmission held in Wainwright (July 31, 2009)
Albertans living in Wainwright are invited to attend a public information session on Tuesday, August 11 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to learn more details on Alberta’s electricity system and the plan for transmission line upgrades across the province.
Information session on electricity transmission held in Medicine Hat (July 29, 2009)
Albertans living in Medicine Hat are invited to attend a public information session on Thursday, August 6 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to learn more details on Alberta’s electricity system and the plan for transmission line upgrades across the province.
Information session on electricity transmission held in Calgary (July 29, 2009)
Albertans living in Calgary are invited to attend a public information session on Thursday, August 6 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to learn more details on Alberta’s electricity system and the plan for transmission line upgrades across the province.
Information session on electricity transmission held in Sherwood Park (July 28, 2009)
Albertans living in Sherwood Park are invited to attend a public information session on Wednesday, August 5 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to learn more details on Alberta’s electricity system and the plan for transmission line upgrades across the province.
Information session on electricity transmission held in Drumheller (July 28, 2009)
Albertans living in Drumheller are invited to attend a public information session on Wednesday, August 5 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to learn more details on Alberta’s electricity system and the plan for transmission line upgrades across the province.
Information session on electricity transmission held in Lethbridge (July 24, 2009)
Albertans living in Lethbridge are invited to attend a public information session on Tuesday, August 4 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to learn more details on Alberta’s electricity system and the plan for transmission line upgrades across the province.
Information session on electricity transmission held in Fort Saskatchewan (July 24, 2009)
Albertans living in Fort Saskatchewan are invited to attend a public information session on Tuesday, August 4 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to learn more details on Alberta’s electricity system and the plan for transmission line upgrades across the province.
Information sessions on electricity transmission (July 20, 2009)
Edmonton
Information sessions on electricity transmission (July 17, 2009)
Information session are being held across the province in July and August.
Brooks and Fort McMurray
Information session on electricity transmission held in Airdrie (July 23, 2009)
Albertans living in Airdrie are invited to attend a public information session on Thursday, July 30 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to learn more details on Alberta’s electricity system and the plan for transmission line upgrades across the province.
Information session on electricity transmission held in Olds (July 21, 2009)
Albertans living in Olds are invited to attend a public information session on Wednesday, July 29 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to learn more details on Alberta’s electricity system and the plan for transmission line upgrades across the province.
Information session on electricity transmission held in Spruce Grove (July 21, 2009)
Albertans living in Spruce Grove are invited to attend a public information session on Wednesday, July 29 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to learn more details on Alberta’s electricity system and the plan for transmission line upgrades across the province.
Regulated rate for electricity adjusted July 1 (June 30, 2009)
Month-to-month default rate remains an option for consumers
Edmonton... Alberta’s Regulated Rate Option (RRO) will be adjusted July 1 to better reflect current market prices. The RRO varies month to month and is based on a combination of short and long-term market prices.
New legislation to help ensure much-needed power lines are built (June 1, 2009)
Government to identify need for critical electricity transmission
Edmonton...Through proposed new legislation, the Government of Alberta will ensure that critically needed upgrades to the province’s electricity transmission system are built in a timely manner to continue delivering the power Albertans need at home and for work.
Alberta to study new technologies for electricity transmission (May 7, 2009)
Edmonton...Underground transmission of high-voltage power lines is one option for consideration under a new study of electricity system technologies to be commissioned by Alberta Energy. “It’s important for us to explore all options for strengthening our transmission system,” said Energy Minister Mel Knight. “We need to understand the costs and benefits of new technology before making decisions.”
Nuclear consultation begins in Alberta (April 27, 2009)
Workbook and survey now available
Edmonton... The Alberta government is encouraging Albertans to share their views on whether nuclear power is an appropriate addition to the province’s energy options. An interactive online workbook and survey are now available at www.energy.alberta.ca. This workbook is organized by key questions and topics often raised in discussions about nuclear energy with information based on the recent report of the Nuclear Power Expert Panel. Hard copies of the workbook and survey can also be submitted and are available online or by phoning toll-free 310-0000, then 780-427-0265. The survey was open until June 1.
Alberta government releases Nuclear Power Expert Panel report (March 26, 2009)
Process to gather views from Albertans begins next month
Edmonton... The Alberta government has released the report of the Nuclear Power Expert Panel. Albertans will now be asked to share their views on the issues covered in the report and the option of nuclear power generation in Alberta. “The Expert Panel has provided a factual report that provides the basis for a fully informed discussion in Alberta on this issue,” said Energy Minister Mel Knight. “I would like to thank the members of the Expert Panel for their work.”
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Expert panel to develop comprehensive research paper on nuclear power (April 23, 2008)
Edmonton... The Government of Alberta has appointed an expert panel to prepare a comprehensive and objective report on nuclear energy. By fully examining the environmental, safety and numerous other issues related to nuclear-generated electricity, the panel’s report will provide the basis for future public discussions.
Ministerial Order, Nuclear Power Expert Panel
Province gives Albertans a green choice in managing electricity needs (February 1, 2008)
Micro-generation regulation promotes renewable and alternative energy
Edmonton... Albertans now have even more options to manage their electricity needs thanks to the province’s new micro-generation regulation. This innovative policy was implemented this week and will allow Albertans to generate their own environmentally friendly electricity and receive credit for any power they don’t use and send into the electricity grid.
Edmonton...The provincial government has appointed the chairs of Alberta’s new Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB) and Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC)—the regulatory bodies that will replace the Energy and Utilities Board (EUB).
Province amends utilities bill to answer Albertans' concerns (November 27, 2007)
Bill 46 ensures landowners will have their say at hearings
Edmonton.... Two key amendments to Bill 46, the Alberta Utilities Commission Act, will answer Albertans’ concerns about landowner participation in utility hearings and allow third parties to apply for funding when they intervene.
Alberta government unleashes province's wind power (September 26, 2007)
Calgary... Alberta’s wind producers received a major boost from the provincial government with the removal of the 900 MW threshold on wind power generation.
“This government supports the development of renewable and alternative energy sources and through this action, Alberta will continue to lead the nation in clean, sustainable wind-generated electricity,” said Energy Minister Mel Knight. “This important step is significant given the unique challenges in managing wind integration in Alberta.”
