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Alberta Power Market

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The Alberta power market is constantly shifting driven by policy changes, updates to Alberta’s climate strategy, increased renewable electricity generation and new technologies.

As more market players install their own generation and develop more distribution system-connected renewable energy, the number of smaller market participants in Alberta continues to grow.

To compete effectively in Alberta’s electricity market, you need a strategic legal partner that will protect your interests, manage risks and strengthen your business.

Members of BLG’s Alberta Power Market team are demonstrated leaders in this sector, with deep knowledge of the province’s electricity markets. Our team understands the business, regulatory and financial issues that industry stakeholders face.

The team can provide you with the broad coverage and specific expertise needed for the wide range of specialized legal and strategic issues that arise in the electricity sector.


Experience

  • Strad Inc. in its $130 million going private acquisition of all shares of Strad Inc. via a plan of arrangement and all aspects of securing debt financing for the arrangement.
  • Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company in its acquisition of the Montana Alberta Tie-Line from Enbridge Inc. for approximately $200 million.
  • EPCOR Utilities Inc. on multiple matters, including the approval of:
    • a second generation performance-based regulation plan for its electricity distribution utility for 2018-2022;
    • its transmission facility owner revenue requirement for the test years 2020-2022;
    • a new energy procurement auction method and framework for pricing electricity for its regulated rate provider for 2018-2021; and
    • an onsite solar generating plant and battery storage at one of its water treatment plants in the Edmonton River Valley.

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