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AltaLink Facility Application for a Electric Transmission Line

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Overview

AltaLink is a large electric transmission utility with assets throughout Alberta. It is now owned by Berkshire Hathaway Energy. New facilities must be approved by the utility regulator, the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC). This proceeding involved permitting a new 50 km high voltage transmission line west of Edmonton. It involved a written process, followed by an oral hearing. Issues included environmental matters, electro-magnetic fields (EMF), siting considerations, and property valuations. Matt was lead counsel to AltaLink.

Team

  • Matthew Ghikas, FCIArb, Partner | Energy and Climate, Oil and Gas, Vancouver, BC, +1 604 631 3191, mghikas@fasken.com