Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC)
Renewable Energy Impact Report
Date:
2023
Location:
Alberta
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Liability Management
Regulatory Approvals
Risk Management Plan
Land Use and Management
Data Management
The AUC commissioned a review into the impacts of renewable electricity generation on agricultural and environmental land, Alberta’s pristine landscapes, implementation of reclamation security requirements and development impacts on Crown Lands. The review also involved examining the impacts the increasing growth of renewables has had on supply generation and electricity system reliability.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
delivered expert study
resulted in new industry requirements
Ecoventure conducted an expert study for the AUC on End-of-Life Reclamation Security for electricity generation in Alberta. Recommendations were made for reclamation closure requirements, including cost estimates based on land use and type of disturbance. The report also suggested a liability management framework and security measures for renewable energy projects in Alberta.
As a result of the inquiry, the AUC released new requirements for renewable power plant applications. These requirements as they pertain to the report Ecoventure prepared include the need for applicants to provide information on the reclamation security program (such as the amount and form of security) for the facility and include third-party estimates for reclamation costs.
