APPENDIX D AESO PARTICIPANT INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM
138 kV Transmission System Reinforcement in Downtown Calgary Needs Identification Document
1.0 Participant Involvement Program
From August 2014 to November 2015, the AESO conducted a Participant Involvement Program (“PIP”) to assist in preparing its 138 kV Transmission System Reinforcement in Downtown Calgary Needs Identification Document (“Application”) in accordance with the requirements of NID14 and Appendix A2 of Alberta Utilities Commission Rule 007: Applications for Power Plants, Substations, Transmission Lines, Industrial System Designations and Hydro Developments.
1.1 Stakeholder Notification
The AESO’s PIP was designed to notify and provide information to stakeholders in the area where the AESO determined that transmission facilities could be installed to implement the AESO’s preferred option to meet the identified need (“Notification Area”). Specifically, occupants, residents and landowners within the Notification Area, as well as the following government bodies, agencies and other stakeholder groups were notified by the AESO (collectively, “Stakeholders”):1
MLA, Honourable Jonathon Denis, Councillor Peter Demong, Ward 14 Calgary-Acadia (August 2014 Newsletter) Fort Calgary MLA, Ms. Brandy Payne, Calgary-Acadia Calgary Stampede (October 2015 Newsletter) Prince’s Island Park MLA, Kent Hehr Calgary Buffalo Calgary Chamber of Commerce (August 2014 Newsletter) Calgary Downtown Association MLA, Honourable Kathleen Ganley, Cliff Bungalow - Mission Community Calgary-Buffalo (October 2015 Association Newsletter) Beltline Community Association MLA, Wayne Cao Calgary-Fort Downtown Commercial Core Community (August 2014 Newsletter) Association MLA, Honourable Joe Ceci, Calgary-Fort Downtown West Community Association (October 2015 Newsletter) Downtown East Village Community Councillor Druh Farrell, Ward 7 Association Councillor Evan Woolley, Ward 8 Eau Claire Community Association Councillor Gian-Carlo Carra, Ward 9 Erlton Community Association
1 Stakeholders that received only one of the newsletters are noted; all others received both newsletters
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Ramsay Community Association City of Calgary - Transportation Planning Office of the Mayor – Mayor Nenshi Department City of Calgary - Office of the Councillors City of Calgary - Transportation City of Calgary - City Manager Infrastructure Department City of Calgary - Land Use Planning & City of Calgary - Calgary Transit Policy Department Calgary Municipal Land Corporation Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.
The AESO’s PIP activities are more fully described below.
1.1.1 AESO Newsletters
In August 2014, the AESO mailed its newsletter titled Downtown Calgary Transmission Reinforcement through direct unaddressed mail via postal code to all occupants, residents and landowners in the Notification Area. Additionally, the AESO mailed this newsletter directly to the government agencies and other organizations listed in Section 1.1.2 The newsletter was also posted to the AESO website at www.aeso.ca/downtowncalgary and a notice was published in the AESO Stakeholder Newsletter3 on August 19, 2014. Copies of the newsletter and the AESO Stakeholder Newsletter posting are included in Attachments 1 and 2, respectively.
In October 2015, the AESO issued a Stakeholder Update newsletter, titled Downtown Calgary Transmission Reinforcement - Stakeholder Update, to notify the Stakeholders of its revised preferred option to use a lower voltage, 138 kV instead of 240 kV, transmission line to address the identified need. The Notification Area was unaffected by the changes in the AESO’s preferred option. On October 9, 2015, this newsletter was mailed to all occupants, residents and landowners in the Notification Area through direct unaddressed mail via postal code. Further, the AESO mailed the newsletter directly to the government agencies and other organizations listed in Section 1.14, as well as to everyone who had requested to be kept informed following the notification mailed in August 2014. The newsletter was posted to the AESO website at www.aeso.ca/downtowncalgary on October 13, 2015, and a notice was published in the AESO Stakeholder Newsletter on October 20, 2015. Copies of the newsletter and the
2 Those listed in Section 1.1 as receiving the October 2015 Newsletter did not receive the August 2014 Newsletter.
3 The AESO’s twice-weekly Stakeholder Newsletter is offered by subscription to anyone that would like to receive it distributed via e-mail.
4 Those listed in Section 1.1 as receiving the August 2014 Newsletter did not receive the October 2015 Newsletter.
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AESO Stakeholder Newsletter posting are included in Attachments 5 and 6, respectively.
1.1.2 Open Houses
The AESO hosted four open houses at various locations in Calgary, as described in the table below.
Date Location Time September 9, 2014 Fort Calgary – JOW Gallery 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. 750 – 9 Avenue SE September 10, 2014 Blackfoot Hotel – Heritage Room 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. 5940 Blackfoot Trail SE September 16, 2014 Hotel Arts – Spectrum 1 / 2 Room 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. 119 – 12 Avenue SW September 18, 2014 Sheraton Suites Eau Claire Hotel 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Wildrose North Ballroom 255 Barclay Parade SW
These open houses were advertised in the August 2014 newsletter as well as in the following local publications for three consecutive weeks.
Publications Dates Calgary Herald September 3, 2014 September 9, 2014 September 16, 2014 Calgary Sun September 3, 2014 September 9, 2014 September 16, 2014
A copy of the advertisement for the open houses was posted to the AESO website www.aeso.ca/downtowncalgary. A copy of the final proof has been included as Attachment 3 and a notice was published in the AESO Stakeholder Newsletter on September 4, 2014. A copy of the AESO’s Stakeholder Newsletter posting has been included as Attachment 4.
AESO personnel were available at the open houses to discuss the need for the transmission system reinforcement in the downtown Calgary area, answer questions, and arrange for follow-up discussions, as necessary. The August 2014 newsletter was available at these open houses. Representatives from ENMAX Power Corporation (“ENMAX”), in its capacity as the owner of transmission facilities in the area, were also
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A virtual open house was also available between September 9, 2014 and September 18, 2014 on the AESO’s public engagement website at www.poweringalberta.com
1.2 Public Notification of Application Filing Advertisement
Most recently, the AESO advertised its intention to file the Application in both the Calgary Herald and Calgary Sun newspapers on November 3, 2015. A copy of the final proof has been included as Attachment 7. This document was posted to the AESO website at www.aeso.ca/downtowncalgary and a notice was published in the AESO Stakeholder Newsletter on November 3, 2015. A copy of the AESO Stakeholder Newsletter posting has been included as Attachment 8.
1.3 Opportunities to Directly Contact the AESO
To ensure that Stakeholders had the opportunity to provide feedback, the AESO also provided Stakeholders with a dedicated, toll-free telephone line (1-888-866-2959) and a dedicated email address ([email protected]). AESO contact information, along with the AESO’s mailing address (2500, 330 5th Ave. SW, Calgary) and website address (www.aeso.ca), and a privacy statement that describes how the AESO is committed to protecting Stakeholders’ privacy, were included in the August 2014 and October 2015 newsletters.
1.4 Stakeholder Inquiries
The AESO has responded to all email and telephone inquiries received directly from Stakeholders. These inquiries generally involved questions regarding the regulatory process for transmission development, as well as specific transmission facilities matters, such as routing, siting and potential construction impacts. All inquiries were answered and addressed by the AESO in a timely manner. No follow-up inquiries or questions were received.
The AESO has not received any objections, or indication of concern, from any Stakeholder or other party regarding the need for transmission system reinforcement in the downtown Calgary area, or the AESO’s preferred transmission development to meet the identified need.
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1.5 List of Attachments
Attachment 1 - AESO Newsletter - Downtown Calgary Transmission Reinforcement (August 2014)
Attachment 2 - AESO Stakeholder Newsletter Posting (August 19, 2014)
Attachment 3 - AESO Open House Advertisement – Final Proof (September 2014)
Attachment 4 - AESO Stakeholder Newsletter Posting (September 4, 2014)
Attachment 5 - AESO Stakeholder Update Newsletter - Downtown Calgary Transmission Reinforcement – Stakeholder Update (October 2015)
Attachment 6 - AESO Stakeholder Newsletter Posting (October 20, 2015)
Attachment 7 - Public Notification of Application Filing Advertisement – Final Proof (November 3, 2015)
Attachment 8 - AESO Stakeholder Newsletter Posting (November 3, 2015)
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Attachment 1 – AESO Newsletter - Downtown Calgary Transmission Reinforcement (August 2014)
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1456 November 2015 Foothills Area TransmissionDowntown Calgary Development SouthTransmission Calgary Reinforcement FebruaryAugust 2014
At the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO), Why is transmission we plan the province’s reinforcement needed? electric transmission system. As downtown Calgary continues The AESO is proposing to develop We study the transmission to develop and grow, demand for additional transmission capacity between system to determine what electricity is on the rise. The AESO the existing East Calgary 5S and ENMAX has determined that the existing No. 8 Substations. This reinforcement will future upgrades and transmission system in downtown help to accommodate forecast growth expansions will be needed Calgary can become overloaded and increase the reliability of the power under certain conditions. Overloaded supply into the area. to continue to serve Alberta’s transmission lines reduce the reliability growing power demands. of your power supply and increase The Downtown Calgary Area the likelihood of interruptions in power supplied to homes and businesses. consumption in the downtown Calgary area is forecast to almost double from approximately 300 MW need for transmission reinforcement HOW DOES THE AESO today to close to 600 MW. This is DETERMINE THE NEED into the downtown area. FOR TRANSMISSION DEVELOPMENT?
Alberta’s growing population and 16 Ave. expanding industry are driving an Existing substations increasing demand for power. Power Crowchild Tr. Centre St. Approximate area where transmission line could be located generation developers are planning and Rivers building new power plants to meet this Deerfoot Tr. demand. The transmission system must ENMAX Substation #8 have enough capacity to transmit power from where it is generated to where it Memorial Drive will be used. 9 Ave. SW Stampede Grounds 9 Ave. SE The AESO forecasts both demand from consumers and supply from generators. 17 Ave. SW We study the location and amount of new generation and growing demand 25 Ave. SE and develop plans to ensure Albertans 14 St. SW continue receiving reliable power. * TFOs will propose East Calgary specific routes Macleod Tr. Blackfoot Tr. 5S Substation and sites.
The AESO is proposing a new transmission line between the existing East Calgary 5S and ENMAX No. 8 Substations. ENMAX Power Corporation (ENMAX) is the primary transmission facilities owner (TFO) in the area. In a separate application called a facilities application, area shown. PAGE 1 AESO AND TFO ROLES About the Downtown Calgary The AESO operates the provincial transmission system so that all Transmission Reinforcement Albertans can count on safe and reliable electricity to power our homes In order to reinforce the downtown Two new 240/138 kV auto transformers and businesses each and every Calgary transmission system, the AESO at the existing ENMAX No. 8 day. The AESO also carefully plans is proposing the following transmission Substation upgrades and reinforcements to developments: the system to ensure the transmission A new 240 kV transmission line from East Calgary 5S Substation and the system keeps pace with Alberta’s the existing East Calgary 5S to the existing ENMAX No. 8 Substation growing demand for power and existing ENMAX No. 8 Substations provide for future growth.
AltaLink and ENMAX are the The AESO understands that ENMAX may propose transmission facilities owners (TFOs) underground cables for all or parts of its proposed in the area. While the AESO is transmission line routes. responsible for identifying that transmission system development is needed, ENMAX and AltaLink are responsible for detailed siting and routing, constructing, operating and maintaining the associated transmission facilities.
TFOs IN ALBERTA There are four major TFOs in Alberta: ATCO Electric Ltd. AltaLink Management Ltd. EPCOR Utilities Inc. (owned by The City of Edmonton) ENMAX Power Corporation (owned by The City of Calgary)
ALBERTA UTILITIES COMMISSION (AUC) ROLE The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) regulates investor-owned electric and natural gas utilities. WHO IS THE ALBERTA ELECTRIC SYSTEM OPERATOR? It is responsible for approving the need, transmission siting and the public interest of all Albertans. We plan Alberta’s transmission construction, including all associated system, which is made up of the transmission lines, substations costs of construction and operation of Alberta’s electricity system. where it gets generated to where it gets used. As a provincial regulator, it operates independently of government.
PAGE 2 Transmission development in Alberta IN ALBERTA, SEVERAL STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED IN ORDER TO BUILD NEW TRANSMISSION LINES AND SUBSTATIONS.
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AESO AUC TFO AUC TFO What is needed? Decision Where Decision Builds (Needs Identification should it go? required required Document) (Facilities Application)
Routing Planning Review application Review application Constructs Stakeholder Opportunities for Siting Opportunities for Operates engagement stakeho lder input Consultation stakeho lder input File application Approve or reject Detailed design Decide on application File application application If approved, AUC issues Permit and Licence
PLANNING CONSTRUCTION
TRANSMISSION DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS: A TWO PART PROCESS
PART ONE: PART TWO: 1 APPROVAL OF NEED 2 APPROVAL TO BUILD The AESO studies the transmission TFOs build what is in the AESO’s plans. system to identify needed upgrades or expansions, and applies to the AUC for locations for new transmission lines approval of our plans. The AUC is the regulator for transmission development applications with the AUC for approval. in Alberta. The AESO’s application to Stakeholders also have opportunities to become involved during the Document, or NID. The NID outlines our development of a facilities application and during the AUC's review of it. transmission system. Stakeholders have opportunities to become involved during the development of a NID application and during the AUC's review of it. FAST FACT > In Alberta’s electricity A NEEDS IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENT is a formal application that the AESO industry, transmission lines, substations and other transmission development is needed and why it is needed. related equipment used to move power are A FACILITIES APPLICATION called facilities. substations and related equipment.
PAGE 3 Open Houses
YOU’RE INVITED Please join the AESO at the upcoming September 18, 2014 open houses for the Downtown Calgary Sheraton Suites Eau Claire Hotel – Transmission Reinforcement. AESO Wildrose North Ballroom 255 Barclay Parade SW plans and the proposed transmission 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. developments. A virtual open house will also be available September 9, 2014 on www.poweringalberta.com during Fort Calgary – JOW Gallery this time. 750 – 9th Avenue SE After receiving your comments, we will 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. September 10, 2014 Document (NID) with the Alberta Utilities Blackfoot Hotel – Heritage Room Commission (AUC) for approval. 5940 Blackfoot Trail SE 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. September 16, 2014 Hotel Arts – Spectrum 1/2 Room 119 – 12 Avenue SW 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Next Steps We want to hear from you
Over the coming months we will respond We appreciate your views, both on the need for transmission system to any of your questions or comments. development and our proposed transmission plans. Your comments Before the proposed transmission are encouraged. If you have any questions or comments regarding developments can be built, the our proposed transmission system reinforcement in the downtown AUC must approve the AESO’s Calgary area, or our application regarding this need, please contact: NID application. Following this, Brandy Eagleson AltaLink and ENMAX must apply to the AUC for approval to build Email: [email protected] the transmission facilities. Phone: 1-888-866-2959 We will apply to the AUC in Fall 2014. Address: 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 0L4 When we submit our NID application to the AUC, it will be available on our website Electricity is the lifeblood of the economy. It is needed to power the vibrant at www.aeso.ca/downtowncalgary downtown area businesses and homes. To learn more about the electricity industry please visit www.poweringalberta.com
1-888-866-2959 or at [email protected]. If you choose to communicate by email, please note, email is not a secure form of communication. Security of your The AESO will not use your personal information for any other purposes and will not disclose your information without communication while in transit cannot consent or a legal obligation. be guaranteed.
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Attachment 2 – AESO Stakeholder Newsletter Posting (August 19, 2014)
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The AESO has posted information about the need for transmission reinforcement in downtown Calgary. The Downtown Calgary Transmission Reinforcement identifies the need for new transmission development to meet increased electricity demand and preserve reliability of the transmission system. The AESO will be hosting open houses in September to share information with stakeholders. For more information, please visit www.aeso.ca/downtowncalgary.
Attachment 3 – AESO Open House Advertisement – Final Proof (September 2014)
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1456 November 2015 Transmission Reinforcement needed in downtown Calgary Open houses scheduled for September
Demand for electricity in downtown Calgary is on the rise. New transmission development is needed to provide for this growth and preserve the reliability of the transmission system in the city centre. The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is hosting open houses in September to share information about the need for transmission with stakeholders. The AESO plans the provincial transmission system but does not propose locations for new transmission lines. The Transmission Facility Owners (TFOs) will discuss potential locations of transmission facilities with stakeholders at a later stage in the transmission development process.
Please join us at these open houses to learn about who the AESO is, why transmission development is needed, the preferred alternative to meet the need and the process for developing transmission in Alberta.
approval later this year. For more information, please visit our website at www.aeso.ca/downtowncalgary or www.poweringalberta.com, or contact us at 1-888-866-2959 or [email protected].
Open House Dates and Locations September 9, 2014 Fort Calgary – JOW Gallery 750 – 9th Avenue SE 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. September 10, 2014 Blackfoot Hotel – Heritage Room 5940 Blackfoot Trail SE 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. September 16, 2014 Hotel Arts – Spectrum 1/2 Room 119 – 12 Avenue SW 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. September 18, 2014 Sheraton Suites Eau Claire Hotel – Wildrose North Ballroom 255 Barclay Parade SW 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
A virtual open house will also be available on www.poweringalberta.com during this time.
The AESO welcomes and values the input and questions of individuals, communities and organizations. Information collected as part of this exchange will be used to respond to your inquiries and/or to provide you with further The AESO is proposing a new transmission line between AltaLink Management Ltd.’s (AltaLink) East Calgary 5S and ENMAX No. 8 Substations. ENMAX Power Corporation (EPC) is primary transmission facility owner (TFO) in the area. EPC will later propose specific routes and siting details for the developments. Modifications to some existing AltaLink facilities will also be proposed by AltaLink. Both Please keep in mind that this is a public forum and your anonymity cannot be TFOs will request AUC approval to construct and operate these specific transmission facilities. The specific transmission line routes applied for by ENMAX may extend beyond the area shown. the information you openly share within the forum.
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Attachment 4 – AESO Stakeholder Newsletter Posting (September 4, 2014)
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1456 November 2015 Downtown Calgary Transmission Reinforcement The AESO has posted an invitation for upcoming open houses for the Downtown Calgary Transmission Reinforcement. AESO staff will be available to discuss our plans and the proposed transmission developments. Please click here to view the invitation or visit www.aeso.ca and follow the path Transmission > Needs Identification Documents > Downtown Calgary Transmission Reinforcement.
Attachment 5 – AESO Stakeholder Update Newsletter - Downtown Calgary Transmission Reinforcement – Stakeholder Update (October 2015)
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1456 November 2015 FoothillsDowntown Area Calgary Transmission ReinforcementDevelopment StakeholderSouth Calgary Update FebruaryOctober 20152014
Why is transmission In August 2014, the AESO informed you about its plans reinforcement needed? to reinforce the existing transmission system in As downtown Calgary continues is proposing to develop additional downtown Calgary. to develop and grow, demand for transmission capacity between the electricity is on the rise. The AESO existing ENMAX No. 8 and ENMAX The AESO has revised its has determined that the existing No. 2 Substations. This reinforcement plans to use a transmission transmission system in downtown will help to accommodate forecast line that will operate at a lower Calgary can become overloaded growth and increase the reliability voltage, 138 kV, instead of under certain conditions. Overloaded of the power supply into the area. transmission lines reduce the reliability the 240 kV transmission line of your power supply and increase previously described. the likelihood of interruptions in power The AESO plans to apply supplied to homes and businesses. to the Alberta Utilities The AESO has therefore identi!ed the Commission (AUC) in Fall 2015 need for transmission reinforcement for approval of the proposed into the downtown area. The AESO transmission developments.
16 Ave. At the Alberta Electric
Existing substations Crowchild Tr. System Operator (AESO), Centre St. Approximate area where transmission line could be located we plan the province’s Rivers
Deerfoot Tr. electric transmission system. ENMAX We study the transmission No. 8 Substation system to determine what Memorial Drive 9 Ave. SW Stampede future upgrades and Grounds 9 Ave. SE expansions will be needed 17 Ave. SW to continue to serve Alberta’s growing power demands. 25 Ave. SE 14 St. SW
* TFOs will propose ENMAX specific routes Macleod Tr. Blackfoot Tr. No. 2 Substation and sites.
The AESO is proposing a new transmission line between the existing ENMAX No. 8 and ENMAX No. 2 Substations. ENMAX Power Corporation (ENMAX) is the transmission facilities owner (TFO) in the area. In a separate application called a facilities application, ENMAX will later propose speci"c routes and siting details for the developments. ENMAX will request AUC approval to construct and operate this speci"c transmission facility. For more information on AESO and TFO roles, see page 2. The speci"c transmission line routes applied for by ENMAX may extend beyond the area shown.
PAGE 1 About the Downtown Calgary AESO AND TFO ROLES The AESO operates the provincial Transmission Reinforcement transmission system so that all Albertans can count on safe and Previously the AESO advised you that The details of the AESO’s proposed reliable electricity to power our homes it planned to seek AUC approval to transmission reinforcement are and businesses each and every reinforce the existing downtown Calgary as follows: day. The AESO also carefully plans transmission system by developing a upgrades and reinforcements to A new 138 kV transmission new 240 kV transmission line between the system to ensure the transmission line between the existing the existing ENMAX No. 8 and East system keeps pace with Alberta’s ENMAX No. 8 and ENMAX Calgary 5S Substations. growing demand for power and No. 2 Substations provide for future growth. The AESO has since determined that Associated modi!cations to ENMAX is the transmission facilities the reinforcement can be completed the existing ENMAX No. 8 and owner (TFO) in the area. While the at a lower cost by using a 138 kV ENMAX No. 2 Substations transmission line. The proposed 138 kV AESO is responsible for identifying transmission line will now connect To view the Downtown Calgary that transmission system development between the ENMAX No. 8 and ENMAX Transmission Reinforcement newsletter is needed, ENMAX is responsible for No. 2 Substations. ENMAX No. 2 posted August 19, 2014, please visit: detailed siting and routing, construct- Substation is the existing 138 kV www.aeso.ca/downtowncalgary ing, operating and maintaining the substation located adjacent to the associated transmission facilities. East Calgary 5S substation.
TFOS IN ALBERTA There are four major TFOs in Alberta:
ATCO Electric Ltd. The AESO understands that ENMAX may propose underground cables for all or parts of its proposed transmission line development. AltaLink Management Ltd. EPCOR Utilities Inc. (owned by The City of Edmonton)
ENMAX Power Corporation (owned by The City of Calgary)
ALBERTA UTILITIES COMMISSION (AUC) ROLE The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) regulates investor-owned electric and natural gas utilities. It is responsible for approving the need, transmission siting and construction, including all associated costs of construction and operation of Alberta’s electricity system. As a provincial regulator, it operates WHO IS THE ALBERTA ELECTRIC SYSTEM OPERATOR? independently of government. The AESO is an independent, not-for-pro!t organization acting in the public interest of all Albertans. We plan Alberta’s transmission system, which is made up of the transmission lines, substations and other related equipment that allow electricity to "ow from where it gets generated to where it gets used.
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IN ALBERTA, SEVERAL STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED IN ORDER TO BUILD NEW TRANSMISSION LINES AND SUBSTATIONS.
WE ARE HERE
AESO AUC TFO AUC TFO What is needed? Decision Where Decision Builds (Needs Identificat ion should it go? required required Document) (Facilities Application)
Routing Planning Review application Review application Stakeholder Opportunities for Siting Opportunities for engagement stakeho lder input Consultation stakeho lder input File application Approve or reject Detailed design Decide on application File application application Project If approved, Energized AUC issues Permit and Licence
Under certain circumstances speci"c to each project, the AESO and TFO may choose to develop their applications in tandem. In these cases, engagement and consultation will be combined and the AUC approval process may be combined as well.
PLANNING CONSTRUCTION
TRANSMISSION DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS: A TWO PART PROCESS
PART ONE: PART TWO: 1 APPROVAL OF NEED 2 APPROVAL TO BUILD The AESO studies the transmission TFOs build what is in the AESO’s plans. system to identify needed upgrades or They consult with stakeholders to !nd expansions, and applies to the AUC for locations for new transmission lines and approval of our plans. The AUC is the substations and then !le facilities regulator for transmission development in applications with the AUC for approval. Alberta. The AESO’s application to the Stakeholders also have opportunities to AUC is called a Needs Identi!cation become involved during the development Document, or NID. The NID outlines our of a facilities application and during the speci!c plans to upgrade or expand the AUC's review of it. transmission system. Stakeholders have opportunities to become involved during the development of a NID application and during the AUC's review of it. FAST FACT > In Alberta’s electricity A NEEDS IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENT is a formal application that the AESO industry, transmission lines, !les with the AUC when transmission development is needed. It explains what substations and other transmission development is needed and why it is needed. related equipment used A FACILITIES APPLICATION is a formal application that TFOs !le with the AUC. to move power are TFOs use this document to propose speci!c locations for new transmission lines, called facilities. substations and related equipment.
PAGE 3 How does the AESO determine the need for transmission development?
Alberta’s growing population and expanding industry are driving an increasing demand for power.
Power generation developers are planning and building new power plants to meet this demand. The transmission system must have enough capacity to transmit power from where it is generated to where it will be used.
The AESO forecasts both demand from consumers and supply from generators. We study the location and amount of new generation and growing demand and develop plans to ensure Albertans continue receiving reliable power.
Next Steps We want to hear from you We appreciate your views, both on the need for transmission system We will respond to any questions development and our proposed transmission plans. Your comments or comments you may have are encouraged. If you have any questions or comments regarding about the need for transmission our proposed transmission system reinforcement in the downtown development in downtown Calgary. Calgary area, or our application regarding this need, please contact: Before the proposed transmission developments can be built, the AUC Brandy Eagleson must approve the AESO’s NID AESO Stakeholder Relations application. Following this, ENMAX Email: [email protected] must apply to the AUC for approval Phone: 1-888-866-2959 to build the transmission facilities. Address: 2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 0L4
We will apply to the AUC in Electricity is the lifeblood of the economy. It is needed to power the vibrant Fall 2015. When we submit downtown area businesses and homes. To learn more about the electricity our NID application to the AUC, industry please visit www.poweringalberta.com it will be available on our website at www.aeso.ca/downtowncalgary
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at 1-888-866-2959 or at [email protected]. If you choose to communicate by email, The AESO is committed to protecting your privacy. Your feedback, comments and/or contact information collected please note, email is not a secure form by the AESO will be used to respond to your inquiries and/or to provide you with further information about the project. of communication. Security of your The AESO will not use your personal information for any other purposes and will not disclose your information without communication while in transit cannot consent or a legal obligation. be guaranteed.
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Attachment 6 – AESO Stakeholder Newsletter Posting (October 20, 2015)
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1456 November 2015 Stakeholder Update – Downtown Calgary Transmission Reinforcement - Need for Transmission System Reinforcement in the downtown Calgary area In August 2014, the AESO informed stakeholders about its plans to reinforce the existing transmission system in downtown Calgary. The AESO has revised its plans, using a 138 kV transmission line instead of the 240 kV transmission line previously described.
The AESO has posted a Stakeholder Update Newsletter for this project on its website. Please click here to view the document or visit the AESO website at www.aeso.ca and follow the path Transmission > Needs Identification Documents > Downtown Calgary Transmission Reinforcement.
Attachment 7 – Public Notification of Application Filing Advertisement – Final Proof (November 3, 2015)
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1456 November 2015 Noti!cation of AESO regulatory !ling addressing the need for transmission reinforcement in downtown Calgary
The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) advises you that it intends to !le a Needs Identi!cation Document (NID) for the approval of a new 138kV transmission line between the existing ENMAX No. 8 and ENMAX No. 2 Substations and associated modi!cations to these substations, to the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) on or after November 18, 2015.
Transmission reinforcement is required to accommodate forecast growth and increase reliability of the power supply into the area. Between August 2014 and November 2015, the AESO noti!ed stakeholders, including residents, occupants and landowners, regarding the need for the proposed transmission system reinforcement, and its intention to apply to the AUC for approval of the NID. Once !led, the NID will be posted on the AESO website at www.aeso.ca/downtowncalgary Please visit www.aeso.ca for more information or contact the AESO at 1-888-866-2959 or [email protected].
The shaded area in the map indicates the approximate area where transmission system reinforcement is needed. Existing substations where modi!cations are required are also shown. In a separate application called a Facilities Application, ENMAX Power Corporation, the transmission facilities owner (TFO) in the area, will describe the speci!c routes they propose to implement the transmission system reinforcement, and request AUC approval to construct and operate the speci!c transmission facilities. The speci!c line routes applied for by the TFO may extend beyond the area shown.
Attachment 8 – AESO Stakeholder Newsletter Posting (November 3, 2015)
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1456 November 2015 Downtown Calgary Transmission Reinforcement – Public Notification of Regulatory Filing As downtown Calgary continues to develop and grow, future demand for electricity is forecast to rise beyond the capability of the existing downtown Calgary transmission system. The existing transmission system in downtown Calgary can become overloaded under certain conditions. The AESO has therefore identified the need for transmission reinforcement in the downtown area. The AESO is proposing to develop additional transmission capacity, a new 138kV transmission line, between the existing ENMAX No.8 and ENMAX No.2 Substations and associated modifications at these substations.
The AESO intends to file the Downtown Calgary Transmission Reinforcement Needs Identification Document (NID) application with the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) on or after November 18, 2015, and will be requesting that the AUC approve this NID.
The AESO has posted its public notification advertisement for its NID filing on its website for the Downtown Calgary Transmission Reinforcement. Please click here to view the advertisement or visit the AESO website at www.aeso.ca/downtowncalgary to see all the relevant documents including the NID application once it is filed with the AUC.