1. AESO Update to PCC
July 16, 2015

2. AESO July 2015 Update
The AESO has published 20-year regional plans on its website
Forecasting 2.4% overall load growth over the planning horizon, 3.5% in the oilsands region
Currently developing 2015 Long-term Plan
Exploring low growth scenario corresponding to diminished oil prices
The two HVDC transmission lines are expected to be in service towards the end of 2015
Recent provincial climate change announcement will not affect reliability of the grid going forward.
As we observed when SGER was first introduced, it is likely we may see an increased interest in wind, particularly starting in the 2020 timeframe when additional supply is expected to be needed in the market, and we will factor this into our future forecasting.
We do not expect to see a significant impact to the pool price due to this change.
We will watch for further developments on the Province’s climate change strategy and plan.
We look forward to engaging with the government to support this work going forward.
For Ata’s reference:
AB Greenhouse Gas Reduction program
The price of carbon (SGER)
In 2015, $15 for every tonne over a facility’s reduction target.
In 2016, $20 for every tonne over a facility’s reduction target.
In 2017, $30 for every tonne over a facility’s reduction target.
Source:

3. AESO July 2015 Update
Alberta PowerLine Limited Partnership has been selected to build, own and operate the FMM West line. The in service date of the line is 2019
Deferring launch of Fort McMurray East competition
Chapel Rock 500/240 kV Substation
TFO preparing the facilities application
Anticipated in service date is now 2018
WECC Path Rating process for Path 1 will be initiated later this year

4. Thank you