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    Paintearth Wind Project Connection (1704)

    Paintearth Wind Project Ltd. (Paintearth), has applied to the AESO for transmission system access to connect its approved Paintearth Wind Project (Facility) in the Halkirk area. Paintearth's request can be met by the following revised solution:

    • Add one 240 kilovolt (kV) transmission line to connect the Facility to the existing 240 kV transmission line 9L93 in a T-tap configuration.
    • Add or modify associated equipment as required for the above transmission developments.

    Needs Identification Document

    Paintearth Wind Project Connection Amendment Checklist [Posted: Jun. 17, 2022]

    Notice of NID Approval Amendment Filing

    The AESO intends to file an application with the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) to amend the Needs Identification Document (NID) approval for the Paintearth Wind Project Connection on or after June 17, 2022. 

    Notice of filing

    Need Overview

    Market Participant Notification

    Notification of regulatory filing advertisement

    Needs Identification Document

    Paintearth Wind Project Connection Amended Need Identification Document [Posted: December 3, 2020]

    Appendix A - Connection Assessment
    Appendix B - TFO Capital Cost Estimates
    Appendix C - AESO Participant Involvement Program
    Appendix D - Commission Rule 007, Section 6.2.1 NID23(3)

    Latest updates

    • Jun. 17, 2022 AESO Checklist NID Amendment Filed: Paintearth Wind Project Connection
    • Jun. 2, 2022 Notice of NID Approval Amendment Filing: Paintearth Wind Project Connection
    • Mar. 29, 2022 Updated Need Overview: Paintearth Wind Project Connection
    • Dec. 3, 2020 AESO Amended NID Filed: Paintearth Wind Project Connection
    • Oct. 26, 2020 Notice of Amended Filing: Need for the Paintearth Wind Project Connection in the Halkirk area
    • Sep. 23, 2020 Market Participant Notification for the Paintearth Wind Project Connection in the Halkirk area
    • Sep. 16, 2020 Updated Need Overview: Paintearth Wind Project Connection
    • Dec. 15, 2017 Filing of NID Application - Paintearth Wind Connection
    • Nov. 30, 2017 Notice of Filing for the Paintearth Wind Project Connection in the Halkirk Area
    • Sep. 11, 2017 Paintearth Wind Project Connection - Market Participant Notification
    • Jun. 1, 2017 Need for the Paintearth Wind Project Connection in the Halkirk area