Hilda Wind Power Project Connection (2254)
Hilda Wind L.P. (Hilda Wind) has applied to the AESO for transmission system access to connect its approved Hilda Wind Power Project (Facility) in the Cypress County area. Hilda Wind’s request can be met by the following solution:
- Add one 138 kilovolt (kV) transmission line to connect the Facility to the existing 138 kV transmission line 658L in a T-tap configuration.
- Add or modify associated equipment as required for the above transmission developments.
Abbreviated Needs Approval Process: Approval
The AESO approved the Hilda Wind Power Project Connection under Section 501.3 of the ISO rules, Abbreviated Needs Approval Process
- Hilda Wind Power Project Connection ANAP Approval Letter [Posted: April 21, 2022]
Market Participant Notification
- Market Participant Notification for the Hilda Wind Power Project Connection in the Cypress County area [March 16, 2022]
Need Overview
- Need for the Hilda Wind Power Project Connection in the Cypress County area [Posted: Dec. 9, 2021]
Abbreviated Needs Approval Process: Notice of Consideration
The AESO intends to consider the need for the Hilda Wind Power Project Connection (Project) for approval under Section 501.3 of the ISO rules, Abbreviated Needs Approval Process, (ANAP Rule) on or after April 20, 2022. If stakeholders have any questions or concerns, please contact the AESO before this date.
The AESO has determined that the Project is eligible for consideration under the ANAP Rule because the following eligibility criteria have been met:
- Project costs are estimated to be approximately $6M and were classified as participant-related in accordance with the ISO tariff;
- the AESO has completed a participant involvement program (PIP) in accordance with the guidelines in Alberta Utilities Commission Rule 007;
- the Project is not anticipated to result in significant environmental effects; and
- No concerns or objections with the need for the Project have been raised. Prior to making its approval decision, the AESO will address additional stakeholder concerns that arise, if any.
Supporting information about this Project is available in the following documents:
Latest updates
- Abbreviated Needs Approval Process: Notice of Approval for the Hilda Wind Power Project Connection
- Abbreviated Needs Approval Process: Notice of Consideration for the Hilda Wind Power Project Connection
- Market Participant Notification for the Hilda Wind Power Project Connection in the Cypress County area
- Need for the Hilda Wind Power Project Connection in the Cypress County area