Petrolia 816S Substation Modification (2922)

EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. (EPCOR) has applied to the AESO for transmission system access to reliably serve the growing demand for electricity in the Edmonton area. EPCOR’s request can be met by the following solution:

• Modify the existing Petrolia 816S substation, including adding one 15 kilovolt (kV) circuit breaker; and
• Add or modify associated equipment as required for the above transmission developments

Abbreviated Needs Approval Process: Notice of Consideration

The AESO intends to consider the need for the Petrolia 816S Substation Modification (Project) for approval under Section 501.3 of the ISO rules, Abbreviated Needs Approval Process, (ANAP Rule) on or after August 29, 2024 If stakeholders have any questions or concerns, please contact the AESO before this date.

The AESO has determined that the Project is eligible for consideration under the ANAP Rule because the following eligibility criteria have been met:

• Project costs are estimated to be $50K and were classified as participant-related in accordance with the ISO tariff;
• the AESO has completed a participant involvement program (PIP) in accordance with the guidelines in Alberta Utilities Commission Rule 007;
• the Project is not anticipated to result in significant environmental effects; and
• Prior to making its approval decision, the AESO will address any stakeholder concerns that arise.

Supporting information about this Project is available in the following documents:

• TFO Cost Estimate
• AESO PIP Summary
• DFO Distribution Deficiency Report
• AESO Functional Specification