REP results
Click on the tabs below to view results for REP Rounds 1, 2 and 3.
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REP Round 1
Background
REP Round 1, the Renewable Electricity Program’s first competition, represents a major milestone toward meeting the Government of Alberta’s target of 30 per cent renewable electricity by 2030.
Key features of REP Round 1
- 400 MW procurement target
- Eligible projects are limited to new or expanded renewable electricity generation projects located in Alberta
- Projects must be able to connect to the existing distribution or transmission system
- Projects must be greater than or equal to 5 MW in size
- Projects must achieve commercial operation in 2019
- Eligible fuels must meet the Natural Resources Canada definition of renewable energy
- The payment mechanism is an Indexed Renewable Energy Credit (REC)
Results
On Dec. 13, 2017, the Government of Alberta announced the results of REP Round 1.
REP Round 1 successfully delivered nearly 600 MW of wind generation at a weighted average bid price of $37/MWh – setting a new record in Canada for the lowest renewable electricity pricing. For a summary of results, download our REP Round 1 Infographic.
Four wind projects were selected for REP Round 1.
Proponent
Project
MW
Nearest City/Town
Sharp Hills Wind Farm
248.4
Oyen
Riverview Wind Farm
115
Pincher Creek
Phase 2 of Castle Rock Ridge Wind Power Plant
30.6
Pincher Creek
Whitla Wind
201.6
Medicine Hat
Twelve proponents submitted bid prices for 26 projects in the RFP stage of REP Round 1. The proponent names are listed alphabetically below:
- BHEC - RES Alberta L.P.
- BowArk Energy Ltd.
- C&B Alberta Solar Development ULC
- Capital Power Corporation
- EDF EN Canada Inc.
- EDP Renewables Canada Ltd.
- Enel Green Power Canada Inc.
- Invenergy Wind Global LLC
- NaturEner Energy Canada Inc.
- NextEra Canada Development LP
- Potentia Renewables Inc.
- TransAlta Corporation
REP Round 1 fairness certification
REP Round 1 was overseen by a third-party Fairness Advisor at every stage to ensure the competition was administered in a fair and transparent manner, and adhered to all confidentiality requirements, policies and guidelines. To read the Fairness Advisor’s report for REP Round 1, click here.
REP Round 1 competition documents
- REP Round 1 Request for Expressions of Interest
- REP Round 1 Interested Parties
- REP Round 1 Request for Qualifications
- REP Round 1 Request for Proposals
- REP Round 1 Renewable Electricity Support Agreement (RESA)
- REP Round 1 RESA Prescribed Forms
- Acknowledgement and Consent
- Confidentiality Undertaking
- Contract Representative
- Generator Certificate of Commercial Operation
- Independent Engineer Certificate of Commercial Operation
- Key Development Milestones
- Notice of Force Majeure Claim
- Quarterly Progress Report
- REP Round 1 RESA Supporting Documentation
REP Round 1 information documents
- REP Round 1 infographic
- REP Round 1 Backgrounder
- REP Round 1 FAQ
- REP Round 1 REOI information session presentation
- REP Round 1 REOI information session webinar
REP Round 1 Timeline
REP Round 1 news and updates archive
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REP Round 2
Background
REP Round 2 was designed to include an Indigenous equity ownership component to encourage participation by Indigenous communities, create the greatest degree of competition and provide the lowest cost for Albertans.
Key features of REP Round 2
- 300 MW procurement target
- Eligible projects are limited to new or expanded renewable electricity generation projects located in Alberta
- Projects must be able to connect to the existing distribution or transmission system
- Projects must be greater than or equal to 5 MW in size
- Projects must achieve commercial operation by June 30, 2021
- Eligible fuels must meet Alberta’s definition of renewable energy resources as defined in the Renewable Electricity Act
- Projects require a minimum 25 per cent Indigenous equity ownership that must be maintained for a minimum of three years following commercial operation of the facility.
- Eligible Indigenous communities must be located in the Province of Alberta and meet the Government of Alberta’s definition as one or a combination of the following:
- First Nation communities, Metis Settlements, Metis Nation of Alberta, and the Aseniwuche Winewak Nation; or
- 100 per cent Indigenous community-owned organization and/or business
- All proposals for renewable energy projects participating in REP Round 2 must be in compliance with the terms and conditions of any previous Government of Alberta funding
Results
On December 17, 2018 the Government of Alberta announced the results of REP Rounds 2 and 3. REP Round 2 successfully delivered 363 MW of wind generation at a weighted average bid price of $38.69/MWh. For a summary of results, download our REP Round 2 Infographic.
Five wind projects were selected for REP Round 2.
Proponent
Project
MW
Nearest City/Town
Cypress Wind Power Project
201.6
Medicine Hat
Stirling Wind Project
113
Lethbridge
Buffalo Atlee Wind Farm 1
17.25
Brooks
Buffalo Atlee Wind Farm 2
13.8
Brooks
Buffalo Atlee Wind Farm 3
17.25
Brooks
9 proponents submitted bid prices for 18 projects in the RFP stage of REP Round 2. The proponent names are listed alphabetically below:
- BER Hand Hills Wind LP
- BHEC-RES Alberta L.P.
- Boralex Inc.
- Capital Power Corporation
- Capstone Infrastructure Corporation
- EDF Renewables Canada Inc.
- Enel Green Power Canada Inc.
- NextEra Canada Development, LP
- Potentia Renewables Inc.
REP Round 2 fairness certification
REP Round 2 was overseen by an independent, third-party Fairness Advisor to ensure it was administered in a fair and transparent manner, and adhered to all confidentiality requirements, policies and guidelines. To read the Fairness Advisor’s report for REP Round 2, click here.
REP Round 2 competition documents
- REP Round 2 Request for Expressions of Interest
- REP Round 2 Interested Parties
- REP Round 2 Request for Qualifications
- REP Round 2 Request for Proposals
- REP Round 2 Renewable Electricity Support Agreement (RESA)
- REP Round 2 RESA Prescribed Forms
- REP Round 2 RESA Supporting Documentation
REP Round 2 information documents
- REP Round 2 Infographic
- REP Rounds 2 & 3 FAQ
- REP Rounds 2 & 3 REOI information session presentation
- REP Rounds 2 & 3 REOI information session webinar
REP Round 2 timeline
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REP Round 3
Background
REP Round 3 maintained many of the features that were essential to the success of REP Round 1. This round was designed to create the greatest degree of competition and provide the lowest cost for Albertans.
Key features of REP Round 3
- 400 MW procurement target
- Eligible projects are limited to new or expanded renewable electricity generation projects located in Alberta
- Projects must be able to connect to the existing distribution or transmission system
- Projects must be greater than or equal to 5 MW in size
- Projects must achieve commercial operation by June 30, 2021
- Eligible fuels must meet Alberta’s definition of renewable energy resources as defined in the Renewable Electricity Act
Results
On December 17, 2018 the Government of Alberta announced the results of REP Rounds 2 and 3. REP Round 3 successfully delivered 400 MW of wind generation at a weighted average bid price of $40.14/MWh. For a summary of results, download our REP Round 3 Infographic.
Three wind projects were selected for REP Round 3.
Proponent
Project
MW
Nearest City/Town
Windrise Wind
207
Pincher Creek
Jenner Wind Power Project
122.4
Brooks
Jenner Wind Power Project 2
71.4
Brooks
8 proponents submitted bid prices for 15 projects in the RFP stage of REP Round 3. The proponent names are listed alphabetically below:
- BHEC-RES Alberta L.P.
- Boralex Inc.
- EDF Renewables Canada Inc.
- Enterprise Renewables Inc.
- NextEra Canada Development, LP
- Pattern Energy Group Holdings 2 LP
- Potentia Renewables Inc.
- TransAlta Corporation
REP Round 3 fairness certification
REP Round 3 was overseen by an independent, third-party Fairness Advisor to ensure it was administered in a fair and transparent manner, and adhered to all confidentiality requirements, policies and guidelines. To read the Fairness Advisor’s report for REP Round 3, click here.
REP Round 3 competition documents
- REP Round 3 Request for Expressions of Interest
- REP Round 3 Interested Parties
- REP Round 3 Request for Qualifications
- REP Round 3 Request for Proposals
- REP Round 3 Renewable Electricity Support Agreement (RESA)
- REP Round 3 RESA Prescribed Forms
- REP Round 3 RESA Supporting Documentation
REP Round 3 information documents
- REP Round 3 infographic
- REP Rounds 2 & 3 FAQ
- REP Rounds 2 & 3 REOI information session presentation
- REP Round 2 & 3 REOI information session webinar
REP Round 3 timeline
