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THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA

HYDRO AND ELECTRLC ENERGY ACT

ALBERTA ENERGY AND UTILITIES BOARD

IN THE MATTER of a permit and licencc to TramAh Utilities Corporation for a &msrnission line in the Wetaskiwin to Nisku area

PERMIT AND LICENCE NO. U2000-302

TransAlta Utilities Corporation, pursuant to Permit and Liccncc No. CP 88-23 is the operator of transmission line CP 80L and by Application No. 2000256, registered on August 3 I, 2000. applied to the Alberta Energy and IJtilitics Board for approval to redesignate that portion of transmission line CP SOL between Wctaskitin substation 40s and Nisku substation 149s 89 transmission line 858L.

The Alberta Energy and Utilities Board pursuant to sections 12 and 14 of the Hydro and Electric Energy Act, being chapter II-I 3 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 1980, approves the application and grnnta to TransAlta Utilities Corporation, (hereinafter called “the Operator”) a PERMIT and LICENCE to operate transmission line 8581, subject to the provisions ofthe Act, Regulations, and Orders made pursuant thereto, and to the following terms and conditions:

1. The route of the transmission line shall be as shown on Appendix A and m further described in the application.

2. Where the route of the transmission line is prescribed to tiverse any parcel of land of common ownership, the Board may, by stipulation, vary the prescribed location and route of the transmission line within the boundaries of that parcel of land.

3. Specifications of the transmission line shall be and include as follows:

(4 the line shall be designed, built for, and operated at a nominal voltage of 138 kV,

(b) the structures shall bc of single-circuit construction,

(4 the snucturcs shall be of wood, steel, or concrete construction,

end as further described in the application.

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4. 4. The Board may cancel, suspend, or amend this permit and licence, in whole or in part? The Board may cancel, suspend, or amend this permit and licence, in whole or in part? upon its own motion, an application by an interested purty, or failure of the Operator to upon its own motion, an application by an interested purty, or failure of the Operator to comply with any provisions of the Act. the Regulations, or this permit and liccnce. comply with any provisions of the Act. the Regulations, or this permit and liccnce.

5. Permit and Licence No. CP 88-23 wag rescinded under Permit and Licencc U2000-299.

DATED at the City of Calgary, in the Province of Alberta, on Novemixr 21,200O.

ALBERTA ENER Y AND UTILITLES BOARD

5. Permit and Licence No. CP 88-23 wag rescinded under Permit and Licencc U2000-299.

DATED at the City of Calgary, in the Province of Alberta, on Novemixr 21,200O.

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APPENDIX A PERMIT AND LICENCE NO. U2000-302

PREVIOUS PERMIT AND LICENCE NO. CP 88-23

- 13E-kV TRANSMISSION LINE 858L

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THE PHOVWCE OF ALBERTA

HYDRO AND ELECTRIC ENERGY ACT

ALBERTA ENERGY AND IJTILITIES BOARD

IN THE MATTER of a permit and licence to TransAlta Utilities Corporation for a transmission line in the Ponoka to Wctaskiwin area

PERMIT AND LlCENCE NO. U2000-301

TransAlta Utilities Corporation, pursuant to Permit and Licence Nos. CP 88-10 and CP 88-23. is the operator of transmission lines 716L and SOL. By Application No. 2000256, registered on August 31.2000. TransAlta Utilities Corporation applied to the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board for approval to alter and operate existing transmission line 716L and redesignate that portion of CP SOL batwcen Ponoka substation 33 1S and Wemkitin substation 405 as transmission line 716L.

The Alberta Energy and Utilities Board pursuant lo se&ions I2 and I4 of the Hydro and Electric Energy Act, being chapter H-13 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta, 1980. approves the application and grants to TmnsAlta Utilities Corporation, (hereinafter called “the Operator”) a PERMIT to alter transmission lines 716L and CP ROL and a LICENCE to operate transmission line 716L, subject to the provisions of the Act, Regulations, and Orders made pursuant thereto, and to the following terms and conditions:

1. The route of the transmission line shall be as shown on Appendix A and as further described in the application.

2, Where the route of the transmission line is prescribed to uavcrse any parcel of land of common ownership, the Board may, by stipulation. vary the prescribed location and route of the transmission line within the boumkuics of that parcel of land.

3. Specifications of the transmission line shall be and include ag follows:

(a) the line shall be designed, built for, and operated at a nominal voltage of 138 kV,

@) the structures shall be of single and double-circuit construction,

(cl the structures shall bc of wood, steel, or concrete construction,

and as further dcscribcd in the application,

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The Operator shall notify the Board within 30 days of completing the mmsmission line alteration that it is operating in accordancc with the provisions of this permit and licence.

The Operator shall satisfy the Board by August 3 I,2001 that the transmission line alteration hay been completed aa permitted herein. However, upon application by the Operator, the Board may stipulate a later date for completing the transmission line alteration.

The Board may cancel, suspend, or amend this permit and liccncc, in whole or in part, upon its own motion, an application hy an interested party, or failure of the Operator to comply with any provisions ol‘the Act. the Regulations, or this permit and licence.

Permit and Licence No. CP 88-10 is rescinded. Permit and Licence No. CP 88-23 WEIS rescinded under Permit and Licence No. UZOOO-29Y.

DATED at the City of Calgwy, in the Province of Alberta, on November 21,200O.

ALBERTA EN QY AND UTILITIES BOARD

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PONOKA - WETASKIWIN AREA APPENDIX A PERMIT AND LICENCE NO. U2000-301

PREVIOUS PERMIT AND LICENCE NOS. CP 88-10 & CP 88-23

- 138-kV TRANSMISSION LINE 7161


HMRO AND ELECTRIC ENERGY ACT

ALBERTA ENERGY AND UTILITLES BOARD

IN THE MATTER of a permit and liccncc to TransAlta Utilities Corporation for a transmission line in the West Lacombe to Ponoka area

PERMIT AND LICENCE NO. WOOO-300

TransAlta Utilities Corporation, pursuant to Permit and Liccncc No. CP 88-23, is the operator of transmission line SOL. By Application No. 2000256, registered on August 3 1.2000.TransAlta Utilities Corporation applied to the Alberm Energy and Utilities Board for approval to construct a 138 kV transmission lint 806L and to alter and redesignate that portion of CP SOL between West Lacornbe switching station 958s and Ponoka substation 33 IS as transmission line 806L.

The Alberta Energy and Utilities Board pursuant to seclions 12 and 14 of the Hydro and Eleclric Energy Act. being chapter H-l 3 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta, 1980, approves the application and pants to TtansAlta Utilities Corporation, (hereinafter called “the Operator”) a PERMIT to construct 806L and to alter and rename a portion of CP 80L to 806L and a LICENCE to operate transmission line 806L. subject to the provisions of the Act, Regulations. and Orders made pursuant thereto, and to the following terms and conditions:


2. Where the route of the transmission line is prcscribcd to n-averse any parcel of land of common ownership, the Board may. by slipulalion. vary the prcscri~d location and route of the transmission line within lhe boundaries of that parcel of land.

3. Specifications of the transmission line shall he and include as follows:

(4 the line shall be designed, built for, and operated at a nominal voltage of 138 kV,

(b) the structures shall bc of single and double-circuit construction,

Cc) the structures shall be of wood, steel, or concrete construction,

and as further described in the application.

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The Operator shll no@ the Board within 30 days of completing the transmission line alteration that it is operating in accordance with the provisions of this permit and licence.

The Operator shall satisfy the Board by August 3 I,2001 that the kansmission line alteration has been completed as permitted herein. However, upon application by the Operator. the Board may stipulate a kiter dale for completing the transmission line alteration.

The Board may cancel, suspend, or amend this permit and liccncc, in whole or in part, upon its own motion, an application by an interested party, or failure of the Operator to comply with any provisions of the Act, the Regulations, or this permit and licence.

Permit and Licence No. CP 88-23 was rcscindcd under Permit and Licence 112000-299.

DATED at the City of Calgq. in the Ptnvincc of Rlbcrtn, on November 2 1,200O.


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THEPROWNCEOFALBERTA

HYDROANDEL,ECTFUCENERGYACT

ALBERTAENERGYANJ3UTILTTlESBOARD

IN THE MATTER of a permit and liccncc to TransAlta Utilities Coqxxation for a transmission line in the Ohost Dam to Lacombc West area

PERMlTANDLICENCENO.U2000-299

TransAlta Utilities Corporation, pursuant to Permit and Licence No. CP 88-23, is the operator of transmission line SOL, and by Application No. 2000256. registared on August 3 1,2000, TransAlta Utilities Corporalion applied to the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board for approval to alter and operate the trfin9mi99ion line.

The Alberta Energy and Utilities Board pursuant to sections 12 and 14 of the Hydro and Electric Energy Act, being chapter H- 13 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta, 1980, approves the application and grants to TransAlta Utilities Corporalion, (hereinattcr called “the Operator”) a PERMIT to alter and a LICENCE to operate tranm~ission line SOL, subject to the provisions of the Act, the Regulations. and Orders made pursuant thereto, and to the following terms and conditions:

1. The route of the transmission line shall be 89 shown on Appendix A and as further described in the application.

2. Where the route of the transmission line is prescribed to traverse any parcel of land of common ownership, the Board may, by stipulation, vary the prescribed location and route of the transmission line within the boundaries of that parcel of land.

3. Specifications ofthe transmission lint shall be and include as follows:

(4 the line shall be designed, built for, and operated at a nominal vol@z of 138 kV,

(b) the 9tructwer shall be of single-circuit construction,

(cl the structures shall be of wood, steel. or concrete construction,

and as further described in the application,

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The Operator shall notify the Board within 30 days of completing the transmission line alteration that it is operating in accordance with the provisions ofthis permit and licence.

The Operator shall satisfy the Board by August 3 I, 200 I that the transmission lina alteration has been completed as permitted herein. However, upon application by the Operator, the Board may stipulate a later date for completing the transmission line alteration.

The Board may cancel, suspend, or amend this permit and hcence. in whole or in part, upon its own motion, an application by an interested party, or failure of the Operator to comply with any provisions of the Act, the Regulations, or this permit and licence.

Permit and Licence No. CP RR-23 is rescinded.

DATED at the City of Calguy, in the Province of Albcr@ on November 21,2000.

ALBERTA ENEROY AND UTILITIES BOARD

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AS AMENDED BY PERMIT AND LICENCE NO. CP 88-23

lJB-kV TRANSMISSION LINE 001



ALBERTA ENERGY AND UTJLJTIES BOARD

IN THE MATTER of a power plant of Husky Energy Ltd. in the Elk Island area

APPROVAL No. U2000-326

Husky Energy Ltd., by Application No. 2000326, registcrcd on November 15. 2000. applied to the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board for approval to construct, and operate a 320-kW power plant designated gs REN 28.

The Alberta Energy and Utilities Board, pursuant to section 9 of the Hydra and Electric Energy Act, being chapter H-13 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta. 1980. approves Application No. 2000326 and grants to Husky Energy Ltd. (hereinafter called “the Operator”) an approval to construct and operate the REN 28 power plant. subject to the provisions of the Act and regulations and orders made pursuant thereto and to the following terms and conditionu:

1. The power plant shall be located in LSD 15. Section 9, Township 56, Range 20 West of the 4’ Meridian as described in the application.

2, The plant shall consist of 6 gas-engine gcncrators with a total generating capacity of 320- kW, as descriixd in the application.

3. The Operator shall notify the Board, within 30 days of completing the power plant. that it is in accordance with the provisions of this approval.

4. The Operator shall satisfy the Board by May 31, 2000 that the power plant has been completed as approved herein. However, upon an application by the Operator, the Board, may stipulate a later date for completing the power plant, as it considers suitable under the circumsmnccs.

5. The Board may, upon its own motion or upon the application of an interested person, rescind or amend this approval at any time.

DATED at the City of Calgary, in the Province of Alberta, on November 20.2000.

ALBERTA ENERO AND UTILlTIES BOARD




IN THE MATTER of a connection of a Power Plant of Husky Energy Ltd. and TransAba Utilities Corporation in the Elk Island area

CONNECTION ORDER NO. U2000-327

Husky Energy Ltd. by Application No. 2000326, registered on November 15. 2000, applied to the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board for an order to connect its 320-kW power plant, designated as REN 28, to the electric system of TransAlta Utilities Corporation.

The Alberta Energy and Utilities Board. pursuant to section 17 of the Hydro and Electric Energy Act, bein chapter H-13 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta, 1980 granti to Husky Energy Ltd. (hereinafter called “the Operator”) an order to connect its REN 28 power plant to the elecuic system of TransAlta Utilities Corporation, subject to the provisions of the Act and regulations and orders made pursuant thereto and to the following terms and conditions:

1. The Operator shall connect its power plant to the 25-kV distribution system of TransAha Utilities Corporation at a point in LSD 15. Section 9, Township 56, Range 20 West of the 4Lh Meridian,

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The specifications of the connection shall he as set out in the application.

The connection shall be operated so that, except under short-term emergency conditions,

(4 the flows of energy and real and reactive power are those for which the connection is desigoed and which it is intended to carry on a continuous basis; and

@I no excessive .surges of 60-Hz power or excessive exchange of power frequency harmonics shall occur between the systems connected.

4. The Board may. upon its own motion or upon the application of an interested person, rescind or amend this order.

DATED at the, City of Calgary, in the Province of Alberta, on November 20,200O.

ALBERTA ENERZY AND UTILITIES BOARD

TransCanada Energy

VIA COWRI~R

November 17,2OIXI

Albern Encr~y and Utilitiw K.xird (“AEUD”) 640 - 5’ Avellue SW Calgary, AB T2P .?Gi Attenth: &-ty Weedon k

Tom Chnn

Alberta Envirvnnwnt (“AENV”) Regulatmy Approvnl cmix Main Plwr Oxbridge Place 9820 IM”’ Street Edmonton AB T5K 2J6 Attcniion: Application C&rdlnator W. A. Macl>unold

Rc: AEUB Pcrndt HE9916 and lDl’99-k AEFNV Approval 11279-01-01

‘This cwrcspondcncc is to ad% both the AEUB and AENV thnt TrnnsCnnndn Energy Ltd. (-KE”) and

Crrncarb Limited (“Cnwrb”) hnvc cntcrcd into an qrccment to sell certain sssets and shares related to the

Cancurb Limited faciliticcl and w&c hunt rccovcry plant (“WHRP”) both of which are lcuxted in the City of

Medicine Hat. Alh.

‘1’CE prwidcs this comspondcnce on bchxlf of it?&, Cnncnrb, and the purchasers In order that the AEUB

and the AENV can m&c the npproprintc nmendmcnIx to the nbove noted permite and approvale.

TCE, a wholly-owned subsidiary of TrnnsCanado I’ipeLina Llmlted (‘TCFI”) can advise that as the owner of

the WIIRP, At has entered Into an arrangement to sell the atue% to a wholly+wncd wbsidiary of Sid

Richardson Carbon, Ltd. (“SRC”), Richardson Energy savicw T.td. (“Energy Sewicaj”). ‘I’CPL m the clulc

slrareholdrr of Cancarb limited hw acrsn~wl tu sell llM& of its eharchuldings in Cnncnrb Limited to another

wholly+vned subsidiary of SK, 101014306 Sa~kkatrhcwan Ltd. (the “Holding Company”). Both Energy

.Swvicm and the Holding Company nrc incurporatccl under the Business Corporntlons Act (Snskatch~wnn).

Prior to the closing of the trnsnctions, Energy Services wIU become registered under the Buslne~~

Cmpxatlom Act (ATberm). Au -n BR pdble after clwin& SRC intend@ to have tic HoldinK Cumprrny

continued under the Canada BuRinens Corporations Act and to amel~smate the wntinucd curporaiion with

November 17,2ooO Re: AEUB Pcrmlt HE9915 ond IDPF-1; AENV Approval 1127y-014Jl

Cancarb l.imlted under that le@lation. The amalgamated corporation will continue under the name

“cnrtcnrb Limited”.

Both the nssct and share purchnse/ sale nrrangcmcnts nre cxpcctcd to CloJc on rkcrmbcr 1,zw.w.

Pnrchrmcr Mormetion

As idicatd cdicr, both Emgy Sxvlccs rind the Hold@ Company an: and following the prcviouvly

mcntiond amdgmmttlon. Cancorb Limited will bc, wholly-owned subsiditicg of SK which is a private

llmlted pmlmershlp formed under the laws of Texas and whose bend office is located in Fort Worth, Texns.

SRC operateR three carbon black facilities in the Unlted States and Is the third largest carbon black

manufnchrcr in North Amxica. SK hns 50 ycnrs cxpcricncc in the cacbvn black indutiy. SRC also has

considcrablc cogcncrntlon experience in that it 0~118 and opcrntcs a 35 m~nwatt cogcncratiun facility. This

cogcncrntion facility is simllnr to tho WHRP in thnt it sbnllnrly utllizcs wwtc hcnt (off gases) from un adjacent

carbon black fntity.

With respect to AENV approval 1127’MlM and AlXJEI permlb HE9915 and IDI’ wl, no chnnge or

amendment Is required to any reference to “Gncarb Llmit& due to the fact that the Holding Company hns

merely purchased the Cancart, Llmlted shares and expects to coniinue to operate the fadlities under the wne

corporate name.

llowever, with respect to AEUB permit TmGQ15, any reference to ‘TransOmada Energy Ltd.” should be

amended to “Richardwn Enwgy Swvicw ltd.“.

As indicatd carher, both of the purchaaelmle transactions m expected to cluw Oecember 1, ZMJ..

Accordingly, WC would ask for confrm~tiun frum the AEUB with reclpcd to Permit HEY915 that any

ncccsealy riaundmonts me cffectlvc Decombcr 1,ZCQl UWEI to the Dcccmbcr 1,2KO clc&g dntc WC will

provide both the AEUB and AENV with lnformntlon as to whom they mny cuntact at Richardson Energy

Services I.td and SRC in relation to the Cancarb (since immediately following closing SRC will be the Role

direct shareholder of the amalgamat Cancerb l.imited)and WHRP faciliti~. In the event the purchase/sale

. ’ . ’ L L Novembm 17,2mn Novembm 17,2mn Re: AEUB pl3u!it HEWS and IDPW-1; Re: AEUB pl3u!it HEWS and IDPW-1; AENV Approval 112790141 AENV Approval 112790141 “-,-,- “-,-,- -_-_-_-- -_-_-_-- .._-- .._--

transactiun will nut elm on December 1,21X0, we witl advise the AEUB rind the AENV Immediately, and In transaction will not clwe on December 1,21X0, we witl advise the AEUB rind the AENV Immediately, and In

any event prior to Dcccmbcr 1, ZOOO. any event prior to Dcccmbcr 1,2ooO.

We alto understand that the City of Medicine Hat holds P~rmi!s UZOOO-169 (with rcspwt to their

hanatitim line intcrmnncdion with the WE WHRP) and U2CIXL126 (with rqxct to the power purchase

arrangements and natural p8 MI~?R apement). The City of Mediclne ITat will communicate with both the

AEUn ;md AENV by sepnrntc corrqondcncc in relation to any nmcndmcnt required to either or both of the

permits held by the City of Medldne llat

We alto understand that the City of Medicine Hat holds P~rmi!s UZOOO-169 (with rcspwt to their

hanatitim line intcrmnncrlion with the TCE WHRP) and U2CIXL126 (with rqxct to the power purchase

arrangements and natural ~a8 MI~?R agreement). The City of Mediclne ITat will communicate with both the

AEUn ;md AENV by sepnrntc corrqondcncc in relation to any nmcndmcnt required to either or both of the

permits held by the City of Medldne llat

If you have my qucrtiom with rcqxct to the ahuvc plcaw do not hcbitatte to contact the writer. If you have my qucrtions with rcqxct to the ahuvc plcaw do not hcbitatte to contact the writer.

Ymm trulyr7

Uty of M&&w Ilat Al Buchi~ and Bub Schmitt

Sid F!i&ardwr~ Carhq Ltd.

Pegc 3 of 3 Pegc 3 of 3

TransAl ta (403) 267.nio v+Mwtnn,nltr.rom

August 3 1, 2000 file: App Ponoka

& Utilities Board %%i 5 Avenue S.W. Calgary.‘AB T2P 3G4

Attn: R. L. Heggic Applications Group Leader. Utilities Division

Dear Mr. Heggle.

Subject: Proposed

Please find enclosed fifteen (15) copies of our application for a douhlc circuit 138/138 kV transmission line, 716L/806L from existing transmission line 80L to Ponoka 331s substation.

Also enclosed is the landowner list for the proposed route on this project, in the following formats:

. alphabetical list sorted by landowner name l land location listing l mailing list of names and addresses . set of mailing labels

If you have my questions regarding the above, please contact John Rohrich at 267-7327.

C.C. J. S. Rohrich R. V. Howland L. R. Sihbald. ESBI Alberta Ltd. D. Chcstcnmm. ESBI Alberta Ltd. W. Kennedy, ESBI Alberta Ltd. F. McNtunara. ESBI Alhcrta Ltd. D. L. Picard. ESBI Alberta Ltd.

TransPlta

APPLJCATJON No. To The

ALBERTA ENERGY AND UTJLITJES BOARD Re:

13B1138 kV TRANSMJSSJON LWE: 7161806L convemion to double d-cult

nnd slteratfon of existing

13W.225 kV SUBSTATION: PONOKA 331s

TmnsAlta Utilities Corporation

110- 12Avc. S.W.

Box 1900. Station M,

Cnlpry, Alberta

RP 2M1 August 3 1.2000

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138/138 kV TRANSMISSION LINE: 716/806L md 138/25 kV PONOKA SUBSTATION: 331 S

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‘CAULE OF CONTENTS

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.. .............................................................................................................................. 1

1. APPLICATION .................................................................................................................................................. 1

3. EXISTING PERMITS AND LICENCES ........................................................................................................ 3

4. PROJECT NEED.. ............................................................................................................................................. 3

5. PROPOSRD SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT ..................................................................................................... .3

6. OPTIONS CONSIDERED ................................................................................................................................ 4

6.1. SWITCHINO STATION ~'r BOt ..................................................................................................................... ...4

6.2. TRANSMISSION LINE FROM Nms ~0 NKsON LAKC.. .................................................................................

6.3. PROPOSED PONOKA INKW SIJ,MION ....................................................................................................... .

I. DLSCRlPTlON OF PROPOSED FACILITIES ............................................................................................ ,6

7.1. 138/138 KV 'IRAN~MISSION LM 716/8OGL ............................................................................................ ...6

7.2. EXJSTINO PONOKA 33 1 S SUSSTATI~N ........................................................................................................ 7

7.3. MOBILE SLIDSTATION .................................................................................................................................. .

A. ROUTE SELECTION ....................................................................................................................................... 8

8.1. ROUX 0~10~5 cmwxn~r~ FOR ~ANSMIYYION LINB 716/806L ........................................................... .8

8.2. PROPOYHO Roux? ....................................................................................................................................... 8

8.3. ROUT!? SP.LKIION R~~ONA.LE ....................................................................................................................

7. STAKEHOLDER PARIKIPATION ............................ .* .-............- ............................................................ 10

7.1. AOENCY RH~HK~L...................................................................................................................................~ 0

9.2. L-wtm CONSIILTA~~ION ................................................................................................................... 12

10. PROJECT SCHEDULE ........................................... ..“.........* ... f.. .............................................................. 13

11. ESTIMATED PROJE0 COST.. ..................................... ..- ..................................................................... 13

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MAPS AND DIAGRAMS

Schedule A & Single Line Dlnp+ums

00-016 R3 Network Singltr Line Diugrmn

Schedule B SubJtstlon Sln& Line Dlagremv And Site Plans

331.SITE00 Site Plm ofPonoka Substation 331s

331~SLDOO Single Line Dingratn of Ponokn Substation 3315

Schedule C

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Detailed Map Showing Proposed Route

Schedule II

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APPLICATION TO THE ALBERTA ENERGY AND TJlTLITIES BOARD

Rc: 13R/138 kV TRANSMISSIONLME: 716/R06T, and 138/25 kV PONOKA SUBSTATION: 331s

PONOKAARER

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The securily ~Csupply to the Ponoku area needs to be improved. An wutagc to the section of SOL

supplying exisling substations at Pnnokq NE T,acombc and N&on Lake would result in a loss of

scl-vicc to a very large area. Existing Ponoka 33 1 S substation supplies approximately half of tho

electrical load in this area.

In order to improve lhe security of supply, TransAltn proposes to convert the single line of

supply to Ponoka 33 1 S to an in/out configuration. To accomplish this it is proposed to replace

tmnsmission line 716L, between SOL and Ponoka 33 1 S, with a new double circuit 13 S/l 3 8 kV

transmission line 716L/806L. This would allow the Ponoka substation to be supplied from either

Wctaskiwin or Blackfalds.

TFM~AIw huu contacted landowner and qency stieholders in tho arca. None cxprusscd any

objections to the rebuilding of the transmission line. In order to meet the proposed in-service

date of May 3 1,2001, TransAlta would like to begin construction February 1,200l.

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2. APPLICATION

TransAlta Utilities Corporation (“TransAlta” or “the Applicnnt”) hereby mRke9 application to

The Alberta Enerm and 1JLili ties Board (“the Board” or “EUR”), pursuant to Sections 12, 14, and

17 of the IIydro and Electric Energy Act (Alberta), being Chapter H-13 of the Revised Statutes

of Albcrtn, 1980, for Permits, Liccnccs, Directions, Chrleru, and all other lnws and regulations ~3.9

may be necessary to permit TransAlta to:

. construct approximately 4.5 km of new 138 kV tmn9miusion line 806L. ~9 doublo circuit 138/138 kV with 7161, and designate this portion as 7 I hI,I806L

l remove approximately 4.5 km of existing 138 kV transmission line 716L

l rtrdesignate the transmission line between I’onoka 331s and Wetagkiwin 40s a~ 716L (a portion formerly designated as 80L)

l redesiwate the transmission line between Wetaskiwin 405 and Nisku 14% 11y 858L (formerly part of 80L)

l redesignate lho transmission line between Ponoka 33 1s and West Lacombc 9585 a~ 806L (a portion formerly designated aa 80L)

. alter existing Ponoka 33 1 S substation

l interconnect the new facilities with TtansAltil’s existing transmission system. and

. operate these facilities

The work and facilities covered by this application will:

l be constructed in accorda~lce with permits granted pursuant to this application

l comply wifh the Safety Codes Act

l comply with the Electric Utilities Act

. comply with the Hydra rind Electtic Energy Act

l comply with the Rndio Commur~icntions Act

l be inspected and declared snfc for operation under the authority of a properly qualified Professional Engineer before being energized.

1Jpon completion, TransAlta will provide lhe Board with a statement that it has been 90

constructed and inspected and will indicate the nominal voltage level.

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3. EXISTING PERMITS AND LICENCES

TransAltn Utilities Corporation is the holder ofthc following permits and licenccs

CP 99-122 covcriug Ponoka 33 IS subslution

CP R&l0 covering 138 kV transmission line 716L

CP 88-23 covering 138 kV transmission lint: 8OL

4. PROJECT NEED

In the Ponoka areq the portion of existing 138 kV tmmmissiun line 80L between Rlilckfalds and

Wctmkiwin supplies the Ponoka 33 1 S, N&on Lake 429s and NE Lacombc 2 12s substations via

taps 716L and ROAL. Outages to this section of tlOL will result in approximately 50 MW of load

losing clcctiic service for prolonged periods of time. The affcctcd servict, area encompasses

almoti G.000 customers in a 1,000 squarra kilomel~a region. Ponoka 33 1S supplies

approximately half of this load (23 MW) and nppximately halfthe arca customers. An outage

ol’this section of 8OL is one of tho worst single c,ontingency events that can impact TrunsAlta

Distribution’s (soon to be UtiliCorp Networks Canada’s) supply.

AY wall, SOL is approximately 70 km in length. Security of supply to Ponoka 331 S. Nelson Lake

429s and NE Lacombe 2125 is reduced due to exposure on this line.

5. PROPOSED SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT

In order to resolve the security of supply concern, TransAlta proposes to:

l replace the 4.5 km of existing single circuit 13R kV tap, 716L, from existing BOL to existing

Ponoka 33 1 S substation with a new double circuit I3 B/138 kV transmission line 7 16L/&O6L.

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l remove faulting switches and install circuit breakers at existing Ponoka 331s substation to

lerminate the new circuit.

This will effcctivcly make the connection to Ponoka 33 IS, Md lhereforc Nelson Lake 429s. an

in/out arrangement mther lhan a tap. These changes will virtunlly eliminate service interruptions

to Ponoka 33 1s and Nelson Lake 429s due to non-coincident single contingency faults to

circuits 716L and KOhC.

The existing system and the proposed system development are shown on single line diagram OO-

016 R3 in Schcdulc A.

A mobile substation will be brought in to maintain service to nrca cwtomcrs during the

construction of these facilities.

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An additional benefit of this project is that existing 138 kV transmission line 71GL is about 30

years old. By replacing it with new construction. the need for extensive maintenance CM be

delayed by several years.

6. OPTIONS CONSIDERED

Other options have been investigated during the review process. Thssa options and reason9 why

they were rejected are discussed in the following sections.

6.1. Switching Station nt 8OL

This option involves construction of a 138 kV switching station at the junction of exitiing

13 8 kV trammission lines SOL and 7 16L. It would reduce the line fault exposure to

Ponoka 33 IS from 74 km to 4 km and to Nelson Lake 420s from Y4 km to 24 km. Even

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though this option costs less than the proposed solution, it was not pnmued further. The

Ponoka and Nelson Lake points of dclively would remain exposed to coincident outage

following 716L single contingency faults.

6.2. Transmission Line from Nevis to Nelson Lake

This option involves construction of approximately 50 km of 138 kV transmission line

from Nevis 766s to Nelson Lake 42YS. ‘l‘his option would provide two indcpendenl lines

of supply 1~) Ponoka 3315 and Nelson Lake 429s. However, this option was not pursued

further since the cost is over 3 times that of the proposed solution.

6.3. Proposed Ponoka In/Out Solution

‘Ihis is the proposed solution to replace approximately 4.5 km of sin& circuit 138 kV

lrnnsmisvion line with double circuit 13X/138 kV transmission line from BOL to Ponoka

33 1 S. This solution provides two indePendent lines of supply to Ponoka 33 1 S. Single

contingency service interruption line fault cxposurc to Ponoka 33 1 S will be reduced from

70 km to 0 km and to Nelson Lake 4295 Tom 94 km to 20 km. Non-coincident single

contingency outages to 716L or 806L should not interrupt service to Ponoka or Nelson

Lake loads. This solution costa less than the Novis-Nelson Lake option while still

providing security of supply.

7. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED FACILITIES

7.1. 138/138 kV Transmission Line 7161806L

7.1.1. Physics1 L)etalls

l Conductor 266.8 kcmil

l Struclures singlo pole

(with two 138 kV circuits and overhead shield wire)

. Approximate ~tru~lure height 20-25 m

l Average span length 190m

l Centerline location On road allowance property, generally

1 meter within the road ~~IOWLUIW.

Note: Distances rind dimensions are approximate only.

See the cross section dmwing in the uppar margin of aerial photo mosaic SMI in

Schedule D for an illustration of structure type and ccntcr line location.

Easements may b-z required at tap points or for 2-pole sh-uctnres or guy wires.

Requirements will be determined by final design of the line. If easements are

required ayreemcnts will be negotintwl with the appropriate landowners.

7.1.2. Vegetntion Managcmcnt

TmnsAlta will cut rind/or trim vegetation so as to permit safe operation and

maintanance of the lina and substation. The amount of cutting/trimming will

allow for about five years ofre-growth before vegetation control is required again.

All vegetation control will be done in consultation with the landowners. Should

any trees or hr~h grow adjacent to these facilities in the future, they till be cut or

trimmed at that time.

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7.2. Existing Ponoka 331s Sltbstntion

7.2.1. Substation Site

‘fhc existing 33 IS site is located on ‘l‘mnsAlta owned property. The termination

bay for the new line will block the ccntrc gate of the substation. Therefore,

another gate will be added along the south fence. There is no need to increase the

fenced area. See Site Plan 331~SITE00 in Schedule 8.

7.2.2. Major Items uf Equipment

On completion of the work covered by this application, Ponoka Substation 33 IS

will contain the following major items of equipment:

2 - 138-25 kV transformers

3 - 138 kV circuit breakers

See Single Line Diagram 33 I-SLDOO in Schedule R for an electrical

representation of the Ponoka substation.

7.2.3. Protection

IIigh speed 13R kV bus differential protection will be inslallcd. As well,

transformer differential protection will be added for each transformer. Distance

line protection will IX installed at Ponoka 331 S.

7.3. Mobile Substation

A mobile substation will be required during the construction phase of this project. This

will ensure that electric scrvicc to area customers will continua while the old transmission

line is removed and the new double circuit transmission line is installed.

The mobile substation will be properly fenced and a ground grid will be installed.

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A temporary location for the mobile substation will be required. TransAltu haa had

discussions with the Iandownor in NE 7-43.25.W4M. This landowner h&s agreed to

provide the land on a tcmponuy bagis.

8. ROUTE SELECTION

The route and site selection process involved rcvicwing pertinent electrical, rcgulntory, social,

cnvironmcntal, engineeting and cost factors to determine the most reasonable transmission line

route that balances all of these factors.

8.1. Route Options Considcrcd for Transmission Line 716/806L

Point designations referred to in this section can ba found on Detailed Map Dl attached

in Schedule C. ‘The routing alternatives that were considered for trnnsmiyyion line

716L/806L are;

A. replace existing 716L with a doubIe circuit 138/138 kV transmission line on the same

alignment.

8. leave existing 716L in place and construct a new single circuit 13 8 kV transmission

line on a di &rent alignment.

C. salvnga existing 716L rind build a new double circuit 138/138 kV transmission liuc on

a new alignment.

8.2. Proposed Route

TransAlta hns chosen Option A 1i9 the most renqonabla solution. Proposed Route A is

.uhown u Al-AlO-A20-A30 on the D&led Map Dl in Schcdulc C fmd Aerial Photo

Motic Mnp SMl in Schedule D. This routs hollows a dcvelopcd road ~Jlowanco for its

cntirc Icngth. The cxistiug single circuit -mission line will be removed and rcplaccd

with a double circuit 138/138 kV transmission line on the same alignment.

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8.3. Route Selection Rationale

The Applicant feels that replacing the existing line wilh n new double circuit line would

result in the fell impact to the RTCR The following fftctors led to the selection of Route

A a.9 the proposed route:

l Ulilizing a developed rond ~~Ilowancc minimizes impuctu on existing lnnd uses,

provides cxccllcnt access for construction rind muintcnuncc and minimizes

environmcntnl impacts hy using nlrendy disturbed lands.

l Route A is the shortest. most direct route.

. Koutc A rcplnces an existing single pole line with R new single pole line

. New nee clearing is not required because a transmission line currently exists on this

uligoment.

l Both alternatives B and C would require u new alignment that would ntfect new

landowners where no transmission line currently exists.

. Any ulignment to the .~uth of proposed Route A approaches the town of Ponokn and

would place the line close to significantly more residences.

I The next developed road allowance to the north is three miles away. This would

result in a route almost twice ft.9 long.

l The Bnltla River menndcn to the south and east of Ponoka 33 IS Yubstation. As tt

result of the river locntion, lhe developed rond nllownnce east of 33 1 S RS well as

Hwy. 2A and the milwny west of the substation are nligned diagonally southwest to

northeast. Following the road or highway to the north would result in additional

length and additiomd construction costs.

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l Thcrc are several rcsidencev adjacent to and within 20 meters of the northeaut-

southwest road allowance. Shelter trees at many of these residences would rcquirc I cutting ardor trimming.

l There are existing cavemcnts li,r the structures and guys at the tfip point for 1 transmission line 716L. Any different aligmncot for thtr new line would require new

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9. STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION I

This section summa&s Ihe sticholdcr participation process uudcrtakcn by TransAlta during its I

review to help determine tie best route for the new lransmission Line.

9.1. Agency Referral

9.1.1. Stepa in Agency Referral

June 2000

Agency Referral

June 22,200O

Ancncv Visit

Information Packages mailed to Agencies

Personal visit to County of Ponoka

June and luly 2000

Agency Input

Input from scvcral agencies wfls received. Those

agencies that did not reply were telephoned to

ensure all input could be considered.

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9.1.2. Agcucy Rcsponscs

The location propcxed for tmnsmission lint 716/806L hns been the subject of

corrcspondcncc Rnd discussion with government ilnd other ogcncics. ‘lhc

following agcncics were contacted &out this project:

Alberta Infrastructure, Highway and Rondside Planning Se&on Alberta Community Development, Resource Management I% Plnnnlng Alberta Environment County of Ponoka #3 Department of National Defence Duclw IJnlimitcd EPCOR Furmcrs Advocate Land RcclamatIon Division, Albertn Field Services Brnncb Tclus Corporation Tnwn of Ponoka Calgary rind Edmonton Railway Company ATCO Electric ATCO Gas Canadian Pacific Rail

None of the above ngcnciev had objections to tho proposed trnnsmission lint

rtluting. The only issuu mied is dcscribcd below:

AlbertA Infrastructure Requssted a review of the plnn For crossing

Highway ZA. TranaAlta will provide this plan at

the engineering and design phase.

The Trnnsmlssion Administrator (ESDI Alberta Ltd.) has Rssigned this project to

TransNta.

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9.2. Lnndowner Consdtation

9.2.1. Lundowners Contacted

For the purpose of this project “landowners” includes owners of land, occupants,

renters and businesses within approximnlely 800 melers of the proposed

transmi33ion line route.

Y-2.2. Step3 in Landowner Contacts

The following outlines the steps which were taken to communicate wilh

landowners.

Juno 5,200O

Landowner Referral

June and July 2000

Landowner Phoning

June 22 and 29,200O

Landowner Visits

septembcr 2000

Advise of EUB

Application I Landowner Information Package mailed to

landowncm.

Telephoned all landowners to cngure they had

received the Landowner Information Package and to

discmrs their concorm und suggestions.

Met with landowncm hnmediatcly adjacent to the

proposed transmission line route and sxisling

Ponoka 33 IS substation site.

Information will be mailed to landowners to inform

them of the uansmission lint route and substation

site applied for and to give them informntion on the

regulatory process.

9.2.3. Landowner Responses

TransNta talked to the landowners along Route A, a9 proposed for trangmission

line 716/ROdL, and the existing Ponoka 331s substation site. One landowner

asked questions about Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF). TransAlta spoke with

him about the subject and the research to date. Fd10tig these discussions. he

indicated that he was satisfied that EMF would no1 be a conccm. None ofthc

landowners expressed opposition to the proposed routing or substation upgrade.

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IO. PROJECT SCHEDULE

REQUESTED APPROVAL: Nnvember 30.2000

CONSTRUCTION START; February 1.2001

COMMISSIONINO: May 31,2001

11. ESTIMATED PROJECT COST

Description

Wing, Approwls, Proliminq Engineering

33 1 S Substation Construction & L&our

Tmnsmission Line 716L/gO6L Construction & Labour

198s & 405 Protection Adjustments

lntcrcst & Overheads

Totul &pita1 Costs 2,425.OOO

Noto: RCN n Replnoomont Coat New

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25.000

1,040,000

835.000

150,000

375,000

This Application has been prcpmd under the su~rvision of a Professionul Engineer under The

Engineering end R&ted Professions Act of the Province of Alberta.

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Dear Mr. Gladwyn:

RE: TransAlta Utlllties Corporation Proposed Ponoka 331s Rsconfipuratlon to In/Out Convarsto to doubls &cult 138/138 kV for Transmlsslon Llns 716L/806L

ESBI Alberta Ltd. (EAL) endorses the proposed new expanslon at Ponoka 3315 currently before the Board (the “Project”). EAL has revlewed the Project’s financial prudence, adequacy, reliablllty and impact on the AIES and Is satlsfled the Project addresses the requlrements reflected in the appllcatlon.

AS the Transmission Admlnistrator for Alberta, EAL has revlewed the appllcatlon currently before the Board. TransAlta Utllltles Corporatlon have met all requirements requested by EAL.

Please contact me at (403) 705-5207 If you have any questions.

Slncerely,

ESBI Alberta Ltd.

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HYDRO AND ELECTRlC ENERGY ACT


IN THE MATTER of a permit and licence to TransAlta Utilities Corporation for a -mission line in the Wetaskitin to Nisku area

PERMIT AND LlCENCE NO. U2000-302

TransAlta Utilities Corpration, pursuant to Permil and Licence No. CP 88-23 is the operator of transmission line CP SOL and by Application No. 2000256. registered on August 3 1.2000. applied to the Alberta Energy and IJtilitics Board for approval to redesignate that portion of tission line CP 801. between Wctaskiti substation 40s and Nisku substation 149s 89 transmission lint 858L.

The Alberta Energy and Utilities Board pursuant to sections 12 and 14 of the Hydro and Electric Energy Act, being chapter H-13 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta. 1980. approves the application and grants to TransAlta lltilities Corporation, (hereinafter called “the Operator”) a PERMIT and LICENCE to operate transmission line 858L. subject to the provisions of the Act, Regulations, and Orders made pursuant thereto, and to the following terms and conditions:

1. The route of the transmission line shall he as shown on Appendix A and a~ further described in the application.

2. Where the route of the transmission line is prescribed to ~~~vcrsc any parcel of land of common ownership, the Board may, by stipulation, vary the prescribed location and route of the msraission line within ths boundaries of that parcel of land.

3. Specification of the transmission line shall be and include as follows:


OJ) the s!nctumY shall be of single-circuit construction,

(cl the structures shall bc of wood steel, or concrete construction,

and 89 further described in the application.

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4. The Board may cancel, suspend. or amend this permit and liccnca, in whole or io part, upon its own motion, in application by an interested party, or failure of the Opcmtor to comply with any provisions of the Act. the Regulations, or this pxmit and Hcencc.

5. Permit and License No. CP 88-23 wag rescinded under Permit and Liccncc U2000-299.

DATED at the City of Calgary, in the Province of Alberta, on Novemkr 21.2000.

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IN THE MATTER of a permit and licence to TransAlta Utilities Corporation for a substation in the Ponoka area


TransAlta Utilities Corporation, pursuant to Permit and Liccncc No. CP 99-122, is the operator of a substation designated as Ponoka substation 331s and, by Application ‘No. 2000294. reSistered on August 3 1,2000, has applied to the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board for approval to alter the said substation.

The Alberta Energy and Utilities Board pursuant lo sections 12 and 14 of the Hydra and Elecuic Energy Act, being chapter H-13 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta. 1980. grants to TransAlta

Utilities Corporation (hereinafter called “the Opxator”) a PERMIT to alter and a LICFNCE to operate Ponoka substation 331 S, subject to the provisions of the Act. the Regulations, and Orders made pursuant thereto, and to the following terms and conditions:

1, The substation shall be wholly located in LSD 3. Section 15, Township 43. Range 25, West of the 4Lh Meridian.

2. Specifications of the substation shall be and include as follows:

(4 two 138/25-kV transformers,

(b) two 138-kV circuit b&em,

(cl associated substation equipment,

(4 an enclosure surrounded by a chain link fence,

and 89 more particularly described in the application.

3. The Operator shall notify the Board within 30 days of completing the substation alteration that it is in accordance with the provisions of this permit and licence.

4. The Operator shall satisfy the Board by August 3 1,2001, that the substation alteration has been completed as permitted herein. However, upon application by the Operator. the Board may stipulate a later date for completing the substation alteration.

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5. The Board may card. suspend, or amend this permit and licencc, in whole or in part upon its own motion, an application by an interested party, or t&lure of the Operator to comply with any provisions of the Act. the Regulations. or this permit and licencc.

6. Permit and Liccnce No. CP 99-122 is rescinded.

DATED at lhc City of Calgary, in the Province of Alberta, on November 21,200O.


Alberta Energy and utilities Board -..

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November 21.2000

Ms. Teresa Brown Siting & Approvals TransAlta Utilities Corporation 110 - 12 Rvcnue SW. Box 1900, Station “M” Calgary. Alberta T2P 2Ml

Dear Ms. Brown:

TRANSALTA UTILITIES CORPORATION CONVERERSION OF TRANSMISSION LmTE 716L TO DOUBLE CIRCUIT TFWNSMISSTON LINE 716L/R06L AND ALTER PONOKA STJDSTATION 331s

The Board hau granted your application for the construction, alteration, and operation of a double circuit 13%kV transmission line 716L/X06L from the Ponoka substation 331s to the Cl’ 8OL tap.

In addition to the double circuit transmission line and alterations to the Ponoka substation. Permit and Licencc Nos. have been issued for the renaming of portions of CP SOL between West Lacombc switching station 958s and Nisku substation 149s.

~,L~i.W6~~~~~~~~~~:-~~ 8!Jwaam~f&f this purpose are enclosed.

Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact the undersigned al (403) 297.3267, Fax - (403) 297-6104, or E-mail -wrrov.ab.ca.

Yours truly,

Original signed by J. W. Berg

J.W. Berg, P. Eng., Senior Engineer LJtilities Branch

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HYDHO AND ELECTRIC ENERGY ACT

ALBERTA ENERGY AND IJTILITIES BOARD

lN THE MATTER of a permit and licence lo TransAIta Utilities Corporation for a transmission line in the Ghost Dam to Lacomlx West area


TransAlta Utilities Corporation, pursuant to Permit and Liccnce No. CP &R-23, is the operator of n-ansmission line 8OL. and by Application No. 2000256. registered on August 3 1,2000, TransAlta Utilities Corporation applied to the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board for approval to alter and operate the transmission line.

The Alberta Energy and Utilities Board pursuant to sections 12 and 14 of the Hydro and Electric Energy Act, being chapter II- 13 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta. 1980, approves the application and grants to TransAlta IJtilities Corporation, (hereinaller called “the Operator”) a PERMIT to alter and a LICENCE to opcratc transmission lint SOL, subject to the provisions of the Act. the Regulations, and Orders made pursuant thereto, and to the following terms and conditions:


2. Where the route of the tmnsmission line is prescribed to naveme any parcel of laud of common ownership, the Board may, by stipulation, vary the prescribed location and route of the transmission line within the boundaries of that parcel of land.

3. Specilications ofthe transmission line shall be and include as follows:

(4 the line shall be designed. built for, and operated at a nominal voltage of 138 kV,

01) the structures shall bc of sin&-circuit construction,

(cl lhe structures shall bc of wood, steel, or concrete construction,

and 139 further described in the application.

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The Operator shall notify the Board within 30 days of’completing the transmission line alteration that it is operating in accordance with the provisions of this permit and licence.

The Operator shall satisfy the Board by August 3 1,200 1 that the transmission line alteration hay been completed a.~ permitted herein. However, upon application by the Operator, the Hoard may stipulate a later date for completing the transmission line alteration.

The Board may cancel, suspend, or amend this permit and licence. in whole or in par& upon its own molion. an application by ~1 interested party, or failure of the Operator to comply with any provisions of the ACL the Regulations, or this permit and liccncc.

Permit and Liccncc No. CP 88-23 is rescinded.

DATED at the City of Calgary, in the Province of Alberta, on November 21,200O.

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HIYDRO AND ELECTRIC ENERGY ACT

ALBERTA ENERGY AND UTlLlTlES BOARD

TN THE MATTER of a permit and licence to TransAlta Utilities Corporation for a transmission line in the West Lacombe to Ponoka area


TranvAlta Utilities Corporation, pursuant to Permit and Licence No. CP 88-23. is the operator of transmission line SOL. By Application No. 2000256, registered on August 3 1,2000,TransAlta Utilities Corporation applied to the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board for approval to consuuct a 138 kV transmission line 806L and to alter and redesignate that portion of CP SOL between West L.acombe switchin station 958s and Ponoka substation 33 1s as transmission line 806L.

The Alberta Energy and Utilities Board pursuant to sections 12 and 14 of the Hydro and Electric Energy Act, being chapter H- 13 of the Revised Statutes of Albz@ 1980, approves the application and grants to TransAlta Utilities Corporntion, fiereinafler called “the Operator”) a PERMIT to construct 806L and to alter and rename a portion of CP SOL to 806L and a LICENCE to operate transmission line 806L, subject to the provisions of lhe Act, Regulations, and Orders made pursuant therelo, and to the following terms and conditions:

1. The route of the transmission line shall be as shwwn on Appendix A and &9 fbrther described in the application.

2. Where the route of the transmission line is prescribed to mverse any parcel of land of common ownership, the Board may, by stipulation, vary the prescribed location and route of the transmission line within the boundaries of that parcel of land.

3. Specifications of the transmission line shall bc and include t19 follows:


0)) the structures shall bc of single and double-circuit construction,

(cl the structures shall be of wood, steel, or concrete cons@uction

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The Operator shall notify the Board within 30 days of completing the transrm ‘ssion line alteration that it is operating in accordance with the provisions of this permit and liccncc.

The Operator shall satisfy the Board by August 31. 2001 that the tiansmission line alteration has been completed as permitted herein. However, upon application by the Operator, the Board may stipulate a later date for completing the transmission line alteration.

The Board may cancel, sqend, or amend this permit and licencc. in whole or in part, upon its own motion. an application by an interested party, or failure of the Operator to comply with any provisions of the Act, the Rcgnlatious, or this permit and liccnce.

Permit and Licence No. CP 88-23 was rescinded under Permit and Licence IJ2000-299.

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IN THE MATTER of a permit and liccncc to TransAlta LJtilitics Corporation for a n-ansmission line in the Ponoka to Wetaskiwin area


TransAlta [Jtilities Corporation, pursmmt to Permit and Liccnce Nos. CP 88-10 and CP 88-23, is the operator of transmission lines 716L and SOL. By Application No. 2000256, registered on August 3 1,2000, TransAlta Utilities Corporation applied to the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board for approval to alter and operate existing transmission line 716L and redesignate that portion of CP SOL between Ponoka substation 331s and WetaGwin substation 40s as transmission line 716L.

The Alberta Energy and Utilities Board pursuant to sections 12 and 14 of the Hydro and Elccuic Energy Act, being chapter H-13 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta. 1980, approves the application and grants to TransAlta Utilities Corporation, (hereinafter called “the Operator”) a PERMIT to alter transmission lines 7161. and CP 801. and a LICENCE to operate transmission line 716L. subject to the provisions of the Act, Regulations, and Orders made pursuant thereto, and to the following terms and conditions:

1. The route of the transmission line shall be as shown on Appendix A and as further described in the applicntion.

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Where the route of the transmission line is prescribed to traverse any parcel of land of common ownership? the Board may, by stipulation, vary the prescribed location and route of the transmission lint within the boundaries of that parcel of land.

Specifications of the transmission line shall be and include as follows:

(4 the lint shall be designed, built for, and operated at a nominal voltage of 138 kV,

(b) the structures shall be of single and double-circuit construction,

(4 the structures shall be of wood, steel, or concrete consu-uction,

and as further described in the application.

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The Operator shall notify the Board within 30 days of completing the transmission line alteration that it is operating in accordance with the provisions of this pxrnit and licencc.

The Operator shall satisfy the Board by August 3 1,200l that the transmission line alteration has been completed as permitted herein. However, upon application by the Operator. the Board may stipulate a later date for completing the transmission line alteration.

The Board may cancel, suspend+ or amend this permit and licence. in whole or in part, upon its own motion, an application by an interested party, or failure of the Operator to comply with any provisions of the Act. the Regulations, or this permit and liccnce.

Permit and Licence No. CP RE-10 is rescinded. Permit and Licence No. CP 88-23 was rescinded under Permit and Liccncc No. U2000-299.

DATED at the City of Calgary, in the Province of Albertq on November 21,200O.

ALBERTA EN GY AND UTILITIES BOARD

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PONOKA - WETASKIWIN AREA ~Eue APPENDIX A PERMIT AND LICENCE NO. U2000-301

PREVIOUS PERMIT AND LICENCE NOS. CP 88-10 & CP 88-23

- 138%kV TRANSMISSION LINE 71EL

a iadah Energy Corp.

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Pmdlctsd sound level to ttm nwf3st or rrcat impacted rmldwfi fmm new fadrty (including any exlstlng

fadRUss): (d 5 dBA (dghtlday) Permlsslble sound level: 56166 deA(nlghVday]

4. PredIctad Sound Level Calcutatlon

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HEAT PLUBPOWER~~ SYSTEM

ELQEcws . On-site energy generation . * Combined heat and power . I 30 kW power . * 251 000 kJ/h (235 000 Btulh) heat .

for: comfort heating . domestic hot water . prom88 hot water . process flulds pre-heat .

High efficiency Qrld connected or stand alone Utlllty transfer control Load management Electrical submeterlng Thermal submetering Fully automated Remote monitoring & dlagnostlce

E!s!mtu . 184 tonnes/year reduction In CO2 emlsslons over coal-based generatlon . Multi-fuel: natural gas. propane. die@sl, biogarr - Compact . Cost effective . Simple to install and run . Low maintenance . No llqulds for lubrlcatlon or cooling . Hlgh rellablllty * Enhanced power supply security

Speclflcetlons under IS0 condltlons using Natural Qas fuel (55 pslg)

Efflclency: 85% net

Maxlmum Power: 30 kW net (0.5 kW)

Heat at Maxlmum Power: 251 000 kJ/h (235 000 Btulh)

Emissions: NOX <9 ppmV @ 15% 02

Fuel Flow: 428 000 kJ/h

Noise Level: 55dBAat10m Ndll ma Ih>k>,rndh” II, p”‘ll”,lw,,y. Thn rn,,“llhrnirm rnl”MI( Irn h&l I” ‘h”,,~,, (Jr morilt) lllllh”Yl ,*,w.u* d”“lQ,, u “qYip”ln,l rpdkdulr Pl,lWY, lhcurlllly wy ubliy.lb,, “IUW WI” lllwn I” 10”lmTml PIM”“arv Wld “1 I” m* Plrnll *I rn”Ul”rn””

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Mariah Energy Corp. Clean Energy Solutions

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AlberhEnrrgyandltdlitloaBoard AlberhEnrrgyandltdlitloaBoard

cll~wq Offloa Ml-5Avanue SW Calgary, Albarta Canada T2P 364 Tel 103 297.&I1 cll~wq Offloa Ml-5Avanue SW Calgary, Albarta Canada T2P 364 Tel 103 297.&I1 Fax 403 297.7330 Fax 403 297.7330

November 21,200O November 21.2000

Ms. Wanda Manuel Ms. Wanda Mauucl Regulatory Coordinator Regulatory Coordinator Hwky Energy Ltd. Hwky Energy Ltd. 3000 - 425 First Slrwt S.W. 3000 - 425 First Slrwt S.W. Calgary. Albem T2P 3L8 Calgary. Albem T2P 3L8

Dear MS Manuel: Dear MS Manuel:

HUSKY ENERGY LTD. HUSKY ENERGY LTD.

CONSTRUCTlON OF A SMALL POWER PLANT IN THE ELK ISLAND AREA

The Board has granted your applications for construction, operation, aud connection of power plant. REN 28.

CONSTRUC710N OF A SMALL POWER PLANT IN THE ELK ISLAND AREA

e&j together with CB,,m for this purpose are enclosed.

Should you have any questions regarding the above, plcasc contact me at (403) 297-3266. or by fax at (403) 297-6104. or by c-mail at m

The Board has granted your applications for construction, operation, aud connection of power plant. REN 28.

e&j together with CB,,m for this purpose are enclosed.

Should you have any questions regarding the above, plcasc contact me at (403) 297-3266. or by fax at (403) 297-6104. or by c-mail at m

Yours truly. Yours truly.

J.W. Berg, P. Eng.. J.W. Berg, P. Eng.. Senior Engineer Senior Engineer Utilities Branch Utilities Branch

Enclosures Enclosures

THEPROWNCEOFALBERTA

HYDRO AND ELECTRICENERGYACT

ALBERTAENERGYANDUTIMTIKSBOARB

IN THE MATTER of a power plant of Husky Energy Ltd. in the Elk Island area

APPROVALNo.U2OO0-326

Husky Energy Ltd., by Application No. 2000326, registered on Novcmbcr 15, 2000, applied to the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board for approval to construct, and operate a 320-kW power plant designated BS REN 28.

The Alberta Energy and Utilities Board. pursuant to section 9 of the Hydra and Elcc@ic Energy Act, being chapter H-13 of the Rev&d Statutes of Alberta, 1980, approves Application No. 2000326 and grants to Husky Energy Ltd. (hereinafter called “the Operator”) an approval to construct and operate the REN 28 power plant, subject to the provisions of the Act and regulations and orders made pursuant thereto and to the following terms and conditions:

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The ~wer.plant shall be located in LSD 15, Section 9. Township 46, Range 20 West of the 4 Mendian as described in the application.

‘The plant shall consist of 6 gas-engine generators with a total generating capacity of 320- kW, as descrilxd in the application.

3. ‘The Operator shall notify the Board within 30 days of completing the power plant. thal it is in accordance with the pmvisions of this approval.

4. The Operator shall .satisfy the Board by May 31, 2000 that the power plant has been completed as approved herein. Howcvcr, upon an application by the Operator, the Board, may stipulate a later date for completing the power plant. as it considers suitable under the circum6tancc9.

5. The Board may, upon its own motion or upon the application of an interested person. rescind or amend this approval at any time.

DATED at the City of Calgary, in the Province of Alberta on November 20,200O.

ALBERTA ENERO AND UTILITIES BOARD

THEPROVINCEOFALBERTA

HYDROANDELECTRICENERGYACT

ALBERTAENERGYANDUTILITIESBOARD

IN THE MATTER of a connection of a Power Plant of Husky Energy Ltd. and TransAlta Utilities Corporation in tho Elk Island area

CONNECTIONORDERNO.U2000-327

Husky Energy Ltd.. by Application No. 2000326, regitiared on November l&2000, applied to the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board for an order to connect ita 320-kW power plant, designated a~ REN 28, to the electric system of TrausAlta Utilities Corporation.

The Alberta Energy and Utilities Board. pursuant to section 17 of the Hydro and Electric Energy Act. being chapter H-13 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta, 1980 grants lo Husky Energy Ltd. (hereinafter called “the Operator”) an order to connect its REN 28 power plant to the electric system of TransAlta Utilities Corporation, subject to the provisions of the Act and regulations and orden made pursuant thereto and to the rollowing terms and conditions:

1. The Oparator shall connect its power plant to the 25-kV distribulion system of TransAlta Utilities Corporation at a point in LSD 15, Section 9, Township 56, Range 20 West of the 4m Meridian.

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The specifications ofthe connection shall bc as set out in the application.

The connection shall be operated so that, except under short-term emergency conditions,

(4 the flows of energy and real and reactive power are those for which the connection is designed and which it is intended to carry on a continuous basis; and

(b) no excessive surges of 60-Hz power or excessive exchange of power frcqucncy hm-monics shall occur between the systems connected.

4. The Board may, upon its own motion or upon the application of an intcrcstcd person, rescind or amend this order.

DATED at the C,ity of C,algary, in the Province ofAlberta. on November 242000.

ALBERTA ENER&+Y AND UTILITIES BOARD

X40.425 Flmt Straot S.W. Coloory, Albsrto. Conodo T2P 3LB P110”W 4o:l/,tio-,4”0 FM ‘IT”-14611

hlbert~ fincrgy and Utilities Ronrd 640-5’h Avcnuc S.W. Calgary, Alherln T2P 3G4

fittcntion: IJtilities Brm~ch

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RIG 320 kW Power Plmt @j Elk Island 15-09-056-20 W4M (RJCN 28) 25KV ‘I‘rsnsdssion Line

In complinncc with IL P-4, Rentlissnucc Entrrgy Ltd. hu?l notified ~111 landowners within n c~ntr (I) kilomctcr radius for the ahovc-mentioned project. Thcrc were no objections received liom the phlic.

I~YOU have any questions OT ~~~crna, planse contact the undcrskned nt (403) TX-1 51 B . ---‘..--..-\ ---,-

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s .uEUB Alberta Energy snd Utilities Board Application for a Small Generator Le6m than I MW

Pursuant to Soctlons 9 and 17 of the Hydra and Elactrlc Energy Act

Admlnlatratlve MattsrslReglntrattorr InformatIon

I lusky I!ncrgy Ltd. ------ Addraw

Wanda Won0 Mnnucl 426, 3000 - 1 Street S.W.. Calyary, An

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Phone No. (403) 760.1518 Fax No: (403) 750-1940 Pnntnl Code: 1.2P :I1 n

Power Plant Oporntor10wncr: (If dInsrent *ml ttlo nppllcP”q Same a3 npp1lcont

.- Address contaci Person:

Phone No. Fox No: Pwlal Cods: ..-

ProJact Doocrlptlon

Plant DaacdptkIn: 320 kw gae-flrcd electric generator

Legal DeEafptlon or the Proposed want site: Elk Island ;6-0%06520 W4M @EN 28)

Name Plate Capadty (kw): 320 No. of Unlts 1

Type ot Qenerator: Induction Typo of Fuel: Noturol Gas

ProJected Annusl Electric Production (kWh): z,aoo.ooo Erpuctad Plant In-Sarvlm Unto: Novombar 30. 2000

Utility Compeny to ha Ccmnoctod to: Ttan~Alta Utililiaa Voltago LavaI of Connoctlon:

Energy Produwd Solaly to be Usad by Power Plant Ovmar 0 YCS n NO I f no. energy olher Ihan lhet consumed by tho ownar i. Bold to: n (&Id on*)

Albarto Powsr Pool 0 Other Cumtomars

Agreement from the Utlllty Company for Connection n Ye3 U NO

If You. Lagel Dcncrtptlon of tho Connactlon Point: Elk Island l&O&058-20 W4M (REN 20)

If No. eteta how you wollld achieve plnnaciion to the Albert0 Electric Systeln:

Llet Approvals Required by Alberta Envlronmant. if tiny: N/A

Attach tho folIowIng SupportIng Dcamanta

Date: November 16, 2000

Alberta Ewrgy and Utilltles Branch. 840 - 6’” Avenue S.W.. Cnlgnry, Alberta, Canada T2P 3G4

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ENC;XNE DATA SHEET

MODLL: rienset Skid

MAN: Chcv 454 Tlydraulic 70 hp.

NO,: 2.09 ~fhhp/h 0. I3 kg/hr [@ 1800 rpm (451 ppm)

* Aclual dB reading for &mset Skid at: 1800 RPM is 57 dU $ij 50m rind lhcrclim, Two Cfcnset Skids at 50m -1O*log(10~~‘+10’~ ) - 60 dUa. Hence, al l.(;krn 7 (;Odil+;?O*lo~(1600/50) L 30 dBa (@ nearest rcsidcncc

Distance to desired dB level

,. D/slance North East

50 rnctcrs 54 dB 60 dD 100 111ctcrs 42 dLI 53 dB -,,,

200 meters 38 dR 42 133

Reading informcltion:

TIME: 2:no p.m. DATE: 99101/19 WEATHER: 25’C: WIND: Minimal

Sound level with cngiric off:

50 m: 0 dB

NOTES:

Information is calculated from natural gu consumptiorL Bu+e reading found by avcragin~ 8 readings tien 50 m from the engine in all directions.

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