In the previous issue of Energy Regulation Quarterly, our article, “Connecting Data Centres in Ontario: Key Considerations and Challenges” explored the various regulatory requirements and considerations for developing and connecting data centres in Ontario. The article highlighted the importance of […]
ABSTRACT This paper reviews the international experience with real-time pricing of electricity for households. In the economics literature, real time pricing is regarded as the “best” form of pricing from the vantage point of maximizing economic efficiency. However, from a […]
INTRODUCTION Ratemaking consists of three distinct components: revenue requirements, cost allocation, and rate design. Ratemaking therefore determines how much revenue that utilities should collect from customers, from whom, and how. All of these parts have undergone scrutiny in recent years. […]
INTRODUCTION For many years, the Ontario Energy Board (“OEB”) has grounded its oversight of energy infrastructure and regulation in a set of core principles which include consumer protection, affordability, safety, reliability, and the fair return standard for utilities. These principles, […]
The Alberta Utilities Commission (the “Commission”) recently approved the construction and operation of the Heartland Waste-to-Energy Facility (the “Facility”) pursuant to sections 11 and 19 of the Hydro and Electric Energy Act.[1] The Facility is a powerplant that utilizes waste-to-energy […]
It is a singular honor to be the recipient of the inaugural ERQ Energy Bison, especially as the Kaiser Award has been established in memory of such a legendary pioneer in promoting Canadian energy regulation.[1] It is particularly fitting to […]
It is a great pleasure to have the opportunity to comment on Rowland Harrison K.C.’s thoughtful reflection on his career as a regulator. I do so from a different vantage point: I am an economist, not a lawyer, and most […]
INTRODUCTION On Friday, June 6th, the new Carney government tabled Bill C-5, Part II of which consists of the Building Canada Act.[1] Following an extremely expedited legislative process that was virtually unprecedented, the new law received Royal Assent less than […]