Tag: ATCO

Alberta Utilities Commission Approves $31M ATCO Fine, Says in Public Interest

The Alberta Utilities Commission has approved a $31-million fine proposed for ATCO Electric’s attempts to overcharge ratepayers for costs it shouldn’t have incurred. In April, ATCO Electric agreed to pay the penalty after a commission investigation found it deliberately overpaid a First Nation group for work on a new transmission line. It said ATCO also…


ATCO Electric Agrees to $31 Million Penalty Following Regulator’s Investigation

EDMONTON—Regulated utility ATCO Electric has agreed to pay a $31 million administrative penalty after an Alberta Utilities Commission investigation found it deliberately overpaid a First Nation group for work on a new transmission line, and then failed to disclose the reasons for it when it applied to be reimbursed by ratepayers for the extra cost….


Public Group Wants Role in Talks Over Probe Into Alleged ATCO Illegalities

EDMONTON—A group representing residential power consumers wants a seat at any discussions involving alleged illegal behaviour by one of Alberta’s main power providers and is asking the regulator to release all information involving ATCO’s actions. Jim Wachowich, lawyer for the Consumers’ Coalition of Alberta, said ATCO is trying to “deflect attention” by keeping the matter…