Ministry of Energy (Alberta)

Direct Energy Regulated Services Announces Electric Rates for April 2024

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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CALGARY, Alberta, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Direct Energy Regulated Services (DERS) has announced default electric rates for April 2024.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, Alberta, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Direct Energy Regulated Services (DERS) has announced default electric rates for April 2024.
  • The Regulated Rate Option (RRO) sets the rate per kilowatt hour that regulated customers pay for electric energy in the ATCO Electric service territory.
  • The rates are adjusted each month to reflect the price that DERS pays to buy energy on behalf of customers.
  • The energy rate for April is approximately 8% higher than the energy rate charged last month.

Direct Energy Regulated Services Announces Natural Gas Rates for April 2024

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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CALGARY, Alberta, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Direct Energy Regulated Services has announced default natural gas rates for April 2024.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, Alberta, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Direct Energy Regulated Services has announced default natural gas rates for April 2024.
  • These rates will apply to customers who have not chosen a competitive supplier within the ATCO Gas North and South service territories.
  • •          For customers in the ATCO Gas North service territory, the April regulated natural
    gas rate is decreasing from the March rate of $2.133 per GJ to $1.933 per GJ.
  • •          For customers in the ATCO Gas South service territory, the April regulated natural
    gas rate is decreasing from the March rate of $2.133 per GJ to $1.933 per GJ.

Direct Energy Regulated Services Announces Electric Rates for March 2024

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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CALGARY, Alberta, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Direct Energy Regulated Services (DERS) has announced default electric rates for March 2024.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, Alberta, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Direct Energy Regulated Services (DERS) has announced default electric rates for March 2024.
  • The Regulated Rate Option (RRO) sets the rate per kilowatt hour that regulated customers pay for electric energy in the ATCO Electric service territory.
  • The rates are adjusted each month to reflect the price that DERS pays to buy energy on behalf of customers.
  • The energy rate for March is approximately 25% lower than the energy rate charged last month.

Direct Energy Regulated Services Announces Natural Gas Rates for March 2024

Retrieved on: 
Friday, March 1, 2024
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CALGARY, Alberta, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Direct Energy Regulated Services has announced default natural gas rates for March 2024.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, Alberta, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Direct Energy Regulated Services has announced default natural gas rates for March 2024.
  • These rates will apply to customers who have not chosen a competitive supplier within the ATCO Gas North and South service territories.
  • •           For customers in the ATCO Gas North service territory, the March regulated natural
    gas rate is decreasing from the February rate of $4.430 per GJ to $2.133 per GJ.
  • •           For customers in the ATCO Gas South service territory, the March regulated natural
    gas rate is decreasing from the February rate of $4.430 per GJ to $2.133 per GJ.

Whitecap Resources pleads guilty to charge laid by the AER

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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CALGARY, AB, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whitecap Resources Inc., has pled guilty in provincial court to a charge laid against it by the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) on June 15, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, AB, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whitecap Resources Inc., has pled guilty in provincial court to a charge laid against it by the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) on June 15, 2023.
  • The charge is related to a release of hydrogen sulphide ("H2S") from a gas well operated by Whitecap located near Didsbury, Alberta on June 20, 2021, contrary to section 109(2) of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act.
  • Visit the AER Compliance Dashboard to see the Agreed Statement of Facts .
  • The AER will publish one or more requests for proposals using established Government of Alberta practices and oversee the creative sentencing project on behalf of the Alberta Court of Justice.

The Alberta Energy Regulator panel releases decision on AlphaBow appeals

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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CALGARY, AB, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) hearing panel released today a decision on AlphaBow Energy’s regulatory appeals.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, AB, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) hearing panel released today a decision on AlphaBow Energy’s regulatory appeals.
  • The hearing panel confirmed that both the March 30, 2023 (Reasonable Care and Measures - RCAM) and June 5, 2023 (Suspension) orders stand.
  • Part of the hearing was conducted in private to prevent the disclosure of sensitive financial information protected under AER legislation (Oil and Gas Conservation Rules and Alberta Energy Regulator Rules of Practice).
  • A separate confidential decision, without redactions, will be issued to the parties who signed confidential undertakings in the proceeding.

E3 Lithium Welcomes Former Alberta Energy Minister, Hon. Sonya Savage, to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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E3 LITHIUM LTD. (TSXV: ETL) (FSE: OW3) (OTCQX: EEMMF), “E3 Lithium” or the “Company,” a leader in Canadian lithium, is pleased to announce that the Hon.

Key Points: 
  • E3 LITHIUM LTD. (TSXV: ETL) (FSE: OW3) (OTCQX: EEMMF), “E3 Lithium” or the “Company,” a leader in Canadian lithium, is pleased to announce that the Hon.
  • Sonya Savage, former cabinet minister and Minister of Energy for the Province of Alberta, has joined the Company’s Board of Directors effective immediately.
  • Ms. Savage brings with her a wealth of expertise in developing and implementing climate and energy policies, legislation and regulations.
  • “Sonya is one of the true experts in policy across Alberta’s energy industry,” said Chris Doornbos, President and CEO of E3 Lithium.

WOODLAND CREE FIRST NATION GIVES NOTICE TO ALBERTA ENERGY REGULATOR - THE OBSIDIAN ENERGY (TSE: OBE/NYSEAMERICAN:OBE) OIL WELL EXPANSION WILL NOT PROCEED

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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EDMONTON, AB, Feb. 14, 2024 /CNW/ - Woodland Cree First Nation has provided notice to the Alberta Energy Regulator that Obsidian's planned expansion of wells on their territory cannot proceed.

Key Points: 
  • EDMONTON, AB, Feb. 14, 2024 /CNW/ - Woodland Cree First Nation has provided notice to the Alberta Energy Regulator that Obsidian's planned expansion of wells on their territory cannot proceed.
  • "CEO Stephen Loukas and Obsidian (TSE: OBE/NYSEAMERICAN:OBE) have not met the basic legal requirements necessary to proceed with development on our territory.
  • In the past few days, Woodland Cree community members have started establishing traditional monitoring camps across WCFN territory to safeguard their land from Obsidian oil development that WCFN has not authorized.
  • For further information: Chief Isaac Laboucan-Avirom is available for comment to the media and shareholders of Obsidian Energy Ltd.

Solas Energy Celebrates EDP Renewables North America's Successful Completion of 297 MW Wind Farm in Alberta, Canada, Paving the Way for a Sustainable Future

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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CALGARY, AB, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Solas Energy, a leader in providing comprehensive strategy and consulting services for renewable energy solutions, proudly acknowledges the operational commencement of the Sharp Hills Wind Farm in Alberta, Canada, a groundbreaking achievement by EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA). This project, boasting 297 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity, further solidifies EDPR NA's position as a top renewable energy developer and operator in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • This project, boasting 297 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity, further solidifies EDPR NA's position as a top renewable energy developer and operator in Canada.
  • Calgary-based TC Energy, a leading energy infrastructure company, serves as the energy offtaker for the project, underlining the collaborative efforts within the industry.
  • We look forward to continued collaboration with Solas Energy focused on creating a more resilient Canadian energy grid."
  • Solas Energy remains committed to advancing the renewable energy landscape and supporting projects that contribute to the growth of sustainable energy practices.

Direct Energy Regulated Services Announces Natural Gas Rates for February 2024

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Direct Energy Regulated Services has announced default natural gas rates for February 2024.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Direct Energy Regulated Services has announced default natural gas rates for February 2024.
  • These rates will apply to customers who have not chosen a competitive supplier within the ATCO Gas North and South service territories.
  • •           For customers in the ATCO Gas North service territory, the February regulated natural
    gas rate is increasing from the January rate of $2.173 per GJ to $4.430 per GJ.
  • •           For customers in the ATCO Gas South service territory, the February regulated natural
    gas rate is increasing from the January rate of $2.173 per GJ to $4.430 per GJ.