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Section 306.4 - Transmission Planned Outage Reporting and Coordination

Consultation has concluded

Application Approved by Commission

In Decision 28605-D01-2024, dated January 16, 2024, the AUC approved the AESO’s application, pursuant to Section 20.21(1)(a) of the EUA. Amended Section 306.4 will come into effect on April 1, 2024.

Application Filed with Commission

On November 9, 2023 the AESO filed an application for Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) approval of Section 306.4 - Transmission Planned Outage Reporting and Coordination pursuant to Section 20.2 of the Electric Utilities Act and AUC Rule 017.

The application and all associated appendices can be viewed under Proceeding #28605 on the eFiling section of the AUC website. Click here to create a new account or log in to eFiling.

Background

Following an external rule proposal, the AESO consulted with Stakeholders on the amendment of Section 306.4 of the ISO Rules, Transmission Planned Outage Reporting and Coordination. The purpose of the amendment is to provide clarity regarding change to, and cancellations of, requests for scheduled transmission outages. Additionally, the AESO is proposing the removal of subsection 3(5) as it is no longer required. Other administrative amendments are being proposed that will not change the effect of the ISO Rule.

Application Approved by Commission

In Decision 28605-D01-2024, dated January 16, 2024, the AUC approved the AESO’s application, pursuant to Section 20.21(1)(a) of the EUA. Amended Section 306.4 will come into effect on April 1, 2024.

Application Filed with Commission

On November 9, 2023 the AESO filed an application for Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) approval of Section 306.4 - Transmission Planned Outage Reporting and Coordination pursuant to Section 20.2 of the Electric Utilities Act and AUC Rule 017.

The application and all associated appendices can be viewed under Proceeding #28605 on the eFiling section of the AUC website. Click here to create a new account or log in to eFiling.

Background

Following an external rule proposal, the AESO consulted with Stakeholders on the amendment of Section 306.4 of the ISO Rules, Transmission Planned Outage Reporting and Coordination. The purpose of the amendment is to provide clarity regarding change to, and cancellations of, requests for scheduled transmission outages. Additionally, the AESO is proposing the removal of subsection 3(5) as it is no longer required. Other administrative amendments are being proposed that will not change the effect of the ISO Rule.

Consultation has concluded

  • Written Consultation | June 29-July 25, 2023

    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    Purpose

    Pursuant to Alberta Utilities Commission Rule 017, Procedures and Process for Development of ISO Rules and Filing of ISO Rules with the Alberta Utilities Commission, the AESO is providing notice and seeking feedback from Stakeholders on the proposed amendment of Section 306.4. For additional information, please see the Letter of Notice.

    Stakeholder Comments and AESO Responses

    Written comments received from Stakeholders in response to the AESO's June 29, 2023, Letter of Notice regarding the proposed amendments to Section 306.4 so the ISO rules, Transmission Planned Outage Reporting and Coordination have been posted. Thank you to all Stakeholders who participated in this consultation.

    In accordance with Alberta Utilities Commission Rule 017, Procedures and Process for Development of ISO Rules and Filing of ISO Rules with the Alberta Utilities Commission, the AESO is providing replies to Stakeholder comments. The AESO’s responses to comments are set out in the accompanying Stakeholder Comment and AESO Response Matrix. For additional information, please see the Response Letter.

    Written Consultation Materials

    Can be found in the AESO Materials section.