Dalton McGrath, Q.C. FCIArb. on Energy Sector

Alberta Utilities Commission Issues Decision Confirming Scope of Module C Decision on Line Losses

In its recent decision (27048-D01-2022), the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) confirmed the scope and nature of its previous Module C decision, which was part of protracted regulatory and court proceedings relating to...more

6/29/2022 / Canada , Electricity , Energy Sector , Utilities Sector

Environmental Litigation on the Rise in Corporate Canada and Around the World

Climate change litigation continues to evolve in many jurisdictions and Canada has seen its fair share of proceedings seeking to hold governments and the oil and gas, energy and power industries responsible for carbon dioxide...more

9/10/2019 / Carbon Emissions , Climate Change , Energy Sector , Greenhouse Gas Emissions , Oil & Gas

Attorney General Electricity Battle Over PPAs in Alberta Comes to a Close

The Attorney General of Alberta (AG) and ENMAX have recently settled the legal proceedings brought in 2016 (AG Action) by the provincial government against several former buyers of power purchase arrangements (PPAs). The AG...more

3/14/2018 / Canada , Contract Termination , Energy Sector , Power Purchase Agreements

Alberta’s Balancing Pool Confirms Right to Terminate Keephills Power Purchase Agreement

Following ENMAX Energy Corporation’s (ENMAX) successful application to obtain a mandatory injunction against the Balancing Pool of Alberta (as reported in our November 2017 Blakes Bulletin: Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench...more

12/12/2017 / Canada , Contract Termination , Energy Sector , Power Purchase Agreements

Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench Grants Mandatory Injunction Against Balancing Pool

On November 22, 2017, the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta (Court) issued a mandatory injunction in favour of ENMAX Energy Corporation (ENMAX) compelling the Balancing Pool of Alberta to, forthwith and in good faith,...more

11/27/2017 / Canada , Energy Sector , Injunctions , Power Purchase Agreements

Court Upholds Commercial Certainty in Alberta Power Purchase Arrangements

The Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench (Court) has released an important decision regarding the Alberta power industry, which brings certainty to the effective dates of termination of power purchase arrangements (PPAs) in...more

10/16/2017 / Canada , Energy Sector , Power Plants , Power Purchase Agreements

Chief Justice Confirms Cross-Examination Principles in Alberta

On March 21, 2017, the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta ruled against the Alberta government in Alberta (Attorney General) v. ENMAX PPA Management Inc. et al., a controversial legal action brought in 2016 by the provincial...more

3/29/2017 / Canada , Energy Sector , Power Purchase Agreements

Of Formal Offers and Multipliers: Court of Appeal Explains Costs Consequences in Key Oil and Gas Decision

In Stewart Estate v. TAQA North Ltd, (Decision) the Alberta Court of Appeal (Court) released its costs decision after a complex and lengthy appeal involving multiple appellants and respondents involved in a dispute regarding...more

6/7/2016 / Canada , Commercial Leases , Energy Sector , Oil & Gas

Alberta Budget 2016: Climate Leadership Plan Implementation

Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan (Plan) was released on November 22, 2015. The Plan represented a dramatic and fundamental shift in Alberta’s approach to climate change and greenhouse gas (GHG) issues, including to achieve...more

4/22/2016 / Budgets , Canada , Carbon Emissions , Climate Change , Energy Sector , Greenhouse Gas Emissions , Oil & Gas

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