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Retail market review : an update and review of market metrics

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In June 2005 the Department of Energy released an Electricity Policy Framework Paper which recommended changing the design for the calculation of the rate that Alberta electricity customers would... More ≫

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In June 2005 the Department of Energy released an Electricity Policy Framework Paper which recommended changing the design for the calculation of the rate that Alberta electricity customers would pay for electricity as a default rate, should they chose not to, or are unable to, participate in the competitive market. The final rate design would incorporate a one-month forward hedge that would offer consumers a price that changed monthly in response to market conditions. It was further recommended that this one-month forward hedge, now known as the New Regulated Rate Option, or New RRO, be introduced gradually. The Framework Paper indicated that there would be two Departmental reviews to confirm the progression plan to move to the new one-month forward hedged RRO. This paper is the second and final review. The scope of this final review is to update the metrics from the first review to confirm the continuation of the scheduled change in the percentage blend of one-month forward hedge...

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Alberta Advisory Council on Electricity : report and recommendations on consumer concerns

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In May 2003, the Advisory Council on Electricity was asked to review and make recommendations on a number of consumer issues. As a result of its review, the Council developed a set of... More ≫

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In May 2003, the Advisory Council on Electricity was asked to review and make recommendations on a number of consumer issues. As a result of its review, the Council developed a set of recommendations intended to help government and industry address consumer concerns.

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Alberta Advisory Council on Electricity : report to the Alberta Minister of Energy

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This report presents the findings of the Alberta Advisory Council on Electricity with regard to the restructuring of the electric industry in Alberta. The purpose was to consider the strategic... More ≫

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This report presents the findings of the Alberta Advisory Council on Electricity with regard to the restructuring of the electric industry in Alberta. The purpose was to consider the strategic issues affecting restructuring over the long term, with particular focus on the small consumer retail market, and to prepare recommendations that would help ensure the success of restructuring over the long term.

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