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Osler Update April 16, 2025

Paving the way: Alberta Minister of Affordability and Utilities tables Bill 52 – Energy and Utilities Statutes Amendment Act, 2025

Bill 52 has been tabled by the Alberta Minister of Affordability and Utilities.

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Paving the way: Alberta Minister of Affordability and Utilities tables Bill 52 – Energy and Utilities Statutes Amendment Act, 2025
Osler Update December 13, 2024

Alberta codifies renewable energy policy objectives with new regulations

On December 6, 2024, Alberta introduced regulations placing new restrictions on — and creating new regulatory requirements for — new power plant...

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Alberta codifies renewable energy policy objectives with new regulations
Osler Update February 29, 2024

AUC inquiry update: Alberta to declare no-build zones and mandatory reclamation security requirements for renewable energy projects

On February 28, Alberta announced intended changes to its electricity generation regime, including an “agriculture first” approach and buffer...

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AUC inquiry update: Alberta to declare no-build zones and mandatory reclamation security requirements for renewable energy projects
Osler Update January 30, 2024

A surge of initiatives: developments in Alberta power and electricity policy to watch in 2024

Last year saw several policy initiatives with the potential to significantly impact Alberta’s power and electricity framework. We look at some key...

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A surge of initiatives: developments in Alberta power and electricity policy to watch in 2024
Blog September 13, 2023

Alberta presses ‘pause’ on renewable energy projects

The Alberta Utilities Commission will pause approvals on new renewable energy projects over one megawatt until February 29, 2024.

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Alberta presses ‘pause’ on renewable energy projects
Osler Update September 13, 2023

Alberta Utilities Commission provides update regarding inquiry into development of electricity generation in Alberta

The Alberta Utilities Commission has released further details regarding their inquiry into renewable electricity generation.

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Osler Update September 8, 2023

Update to the Government of Alberta pause on new renewable energy project approvals

The Alberta Utilities Commission will continue to process renewable energy project applications up to the approval stage, outlining new interim...

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Blog August 3, 2023

Bill C-49: proposed changes to energy regulation for the Atlantic offshore

On May 30, 2023, the House of Commons completed the first reading of Bill C-49. If enacted, Bill C-49 will amend...

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Bill C-49: proposed changes to energy regulation for the Atlantic offshore
Osler Update August 3, 2023

Bill C-49: proposed changes to energy regulation for the Atlantic offshore

The House of Commons has completed the first reading of Bill C-49 which seeks to modernize Canada’s energy regulatory framework for the Atlantic...

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Osler Update August 3, 2023

Government of Alberta pauses new renewable energy project approvals

Alberta is pausing approvals of new renewable electricity generation projects over one megawatt until February 29, 2024, and will conduct an inquiry...

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