In this report, David DesLauriers and Jordan Kwok provide expert advice for the Alberta Utilities Commission’s (AUC) Electric Distribution System Inquiry, initiated December 6, 2018, under AUC proceeding ID 24116. The inquiry is directed at mapping key issues related to the future of the electric distribution grid, to aid in developing the necessary regulatory framework to accommodate the evolution of the electric system. Report topics include: cost recovery for emerging technology investments, performance based rates, rate setting for distributed generation, and more.
Risks to onshore and offshore wind projects from new US Administration orders
On January 20, 2025 the new US Administration released a memorandum with important implications for the US wind industry, temporarily preventing the...