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Bill 22 would help keep Alberta’s electricity system safe, reliable and affordable for the long-term.
Status: Bill 22 was introduced April 27, 2022
Ministry responsible: Energy
Bill 22, the Electricity Statutes (Modernizing Alberta’s Electricity Grid) Amendment Act, 2022, would help Alberta’s electricity system meet the evolving needs of consumers. It would foster a low-carbon future through investment from industry rather than costly subsidies from taxpayers and ensure that consumers continue to have access to safe, reliable and affordable electricity.
If passed, Bill 22 will integrate new technologies and innovations into Alberta’s electricity system by enabling energy storage, unlimited self-supply with export and help the distribution system plan for electric vehicles, renewable power sources and other distributed energy resources. It would also begin the transfer of remaining Balancing Pool responsibilities and prepare for its future dissolution. These developments would help bring long-term savings to the system that will benefit consumers.
Modernizing Alberta’s electricity system is needed to address the changing ways electricity producers and consumers interact with and use Alberta’s power grid. Companies who want to generate their own electricity (self-supply) would be able to export the excess electricity to the grid, while other measures would encourage adoption and investment in emerging energy systems and technologies bringing long-term cost savings for consumers and industry.
Proposed changes were developed following the Energy storage engagement and targeted discussions with investors, consumer groups and electricity producers and utilities.
If passed, Bill 22, the Electricity Statutes (Modernizing Alberta’s Electricity Grid) Amendment Act, 2022 will:
If passed, these amendments would be proclaimed at the same time as the related regulations are brought into force.
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