TransAlta Corporation

Proceeding to Approve Interim Market Power Mitigation Rules on a Final Basis

In proceeding 29093, the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) applied for the approval of new and amended market mitigation independent system operator (ISO) rules to be in effect by July 1, 2024. On June 19, 2024, the Alberta Utilities Commission (the Commission) approved the rules on an interim basis and subsequently initiated a proceeding to consider approving these rules on a final basis. Nine intervenors submit their intentions to participate in the proceeding along with their written statements.[1]



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TransAlta’s 2022-2023 GTA Decision

In proceeding 27964, the Alberta Utilities Commission (the Commission) issues its decision on the 2022-2023 general tariff application of TransAlta Corporation (TransAlta). TransAlta requested a $9.0 million revenue requirement for 2022 and $9.4 million for 2023. The three main contentions in this proceeding centered around TransAlta’s non-union salary escalation rates, its operations and maintenance (O&M) agreement with AltaLink Management Ltd. (AltaLink), and its First Nations Advisory Committee costs.[1]



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TransAlta 2022-2023 GTA Arguments

In proceeding 27964, TransAlta Corporation (TransAlta) and the Utilities Consumer Advocate (UCA) submit their arguments before the Alberta Utilities Commission (the Commission) in support and opposition to certain parts of TransAlta’s 2022-2023 general tariff application. TransAlta requested a $9.0 million revenue requirement for 2022 and $9.4 million for 2023, along with a one-time payment from the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) of $846,000 to reconcile approved interim rates. The three main issues on which the arguments focus are non-union salary escalation rates, TransAlta’s operations and maintenance (O&M) agreement with AltaLink Management Ltd. (AltaLink), and TransAlta’s First Nations Advisory Committee costs.



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TransAlta’s 2022-2023 General Tariff Transmission Application

In proceeding 27964, TransAlta Corporation requests approval of a $9.0 million revenue requirement for 2022 and $9.4 million for 2023, along with a one-time payment from the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) of $846,000 to reconcile approved interim rates. This revenue requirement includes TransAlta’s transmission facility owner rates applicable to the AESO’s use of TransAlta’s transmission facilities over the test period and TransAlta’s costs associated with the Operations and Maintenance Agreement between AltaLink Management Ltd. (AltaLink) and TransAlta.[1]



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