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The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) has updated Rule 007: Facility Applications. In addition to a revised name and general updates to the rule, Rule 007 has been updated to align with Alberta Government policies and regulations, and to take into consideration stakeholder feedback. The updated Rule 007 is effective November 6, 2025.
In Bulletin 2024-08, the AUC announced that it was conducting a review of Rule 007 driven by a number of factors, including: Minister of Affordability and Utilities Nathan Neudorf’s letter to the AUC containing various policy announcements; the commitments the AUC shared through its report for Module A of its inquiry into the ongoing economic, orderly and efficient development of electricity generation in Alberta; and areas identified for improvement due to technology and market changes since the last Rule 007 review. The AUC has updated Rule 007 to incorporate changes based on these topics.
Since the release of Bulletin 2024-08, additional legislation and policies have come into force, including the Electric Energy Land Use and Visual Assessment Regulation, Code of Practice for Solar and Wind Renewable Energy Operations, and Guidelines to evaluate agricultural land for renewable generation. The AUC has responded by introducing interim information requirements. Those interim information requirements should no longer be used as they have been incorporated into the rule.
The updated Rule 007 includes changes to the following topics:
Given the volume of amendments – many of which are minor and editorial in nature – the Commission has released a blackline version of Rule 007 to show all changes. A summary of only the more substantive revisions, including standard approval expiry periods, is included in the stakeholder feedback and key changes to Rule 007 appendix below.
The updated Rule 007 and associated new application forms can be found on the Rule 007 page.
Questions about the updated Rule 007 may be directed to Kim Macnab, Executive Director, Facilities at kim.macnab@auc.ab.ca. General stakeholder questions can be directed to info@auc.ab.ca.
Further information can be found in Bulletin 2025-14, issued on October 6, 2025.
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Submissions were due on September 3, 2024.
Oral consultation will be held according to the details set out in Bulletin 2024-09.
The AUC issued a draft blackline version of Rule 007 for public comment on March 24, 2025.
The AUC has issued the final revised Rule 007 after considering the feedback received on the draft blackline. The updated Rule 007 is effective November 6, 2025.
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