Transmission Regulation (Alta. Reg. 86/2007). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Alberta Document type Regulation Date 2007 (2019) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy Keyword Energy conservation/energy production Hydropower generation Royalties/fees Enforcement/compliance Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Entry into force notes For the purpose of ensuring its revision, this Regulation expires on 31 December 2021. Abstract The present Regulation is made under the Electric Utilities Act. In particular, the Regulation provides for an off-tariff approach to steering new generating facilities to high-demand areas. The incentives took the form of “system contribution payments” and “loss charges. ”System contribution payments” are one-time charges to new generators that vary depending upon the plant location in relation to the transmission system. The payments ultimately are refundable. Loss charges are based on a generator’s average impact on transmission losses, and are adjusted annually. The text consists of 54 sections divided into 8 Parts as follows: ISO’s Consultation obligations and additional duties (1); Transmission system planning (2); Transmission system criteria and reliability standards (3); Transmission facility projects (4); Local interconnection costs and transmission contribution costs (5); Transmission system losses, charges and credits (6); Commission responsibilities (7); Time period extension, paramountcy, recovery of must-run costs, transition, repeal and expiry (8). Full text English Website www.gov.ab.ca References - Legislation Implements Electric Utilities Act (RSA 2003, c. E-5.1). Legislation | Canada | 2003 (2020) Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Internal trade, Institution, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX