GUOC Rates
The owner of a proposed generating unit or aggregated generating facility with a maximum capability of greater than 1 MW is required to pay a Generating Unit Owner’s Contribution (GUOC). For more information, see Section 7 of the ISO Tariff, Generating Unit Owner’s Contribution.
GUOC Rates
|
Planning Region |
Current GUOC Rate* |
Proposed GUOC Rate** to be effective Jan 1, 2023, if approved |
|
Northwest |
$10,000/MW |
$10,000/MW |
|
Northeast |
$20,000/MW |
$30,000/MW |
|
Edmonton |
$30,000/MW |
$20,000/MW |
|
Central |
$50,000/MW |
$20,000/MW |
|
Calgary |
$40,000/MW |
$30,000/MW |
|
South |
$20,000/MW |
$50,000/MW |
*GST will be applied to the GUOC payment.
**The proposed rates will be filed with the AUC in late 2022
To view the geographic areas of each region, see the Planning Region Map.
GUOC Estimate Calculator
To estimate the amount of GUOC that will be required for the current or proposed GUOC rates, enter the planning region and maximum capability in the corresponding calculator below. For more information about the calculation of GUOC, see ID #2021-014T, Generating Unit Owner’s Contribution Calculator.
Current GUOC Rates
Proposed GUOC Rates
This online calculator is designed for convenience and should be used for informational purposes only. The accuracy of the calculator and its applicability to particular cases is not guaranteed. The AESO will issue a GUOC assessment and final invoice which may differ from the estimate generated by this online calculator. The AESO makes no claims, promises, or guarantees regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information provided by this online calculator, and expressly disclaims liability for errors or omissions. Consequently, any reliance placed on the information provided herein is at the user’s sole risk.
GUOC Rates and Yearly Update Process
The AESO has published a process document that provides stakeholders details on the new GUOC Rate update process, which it plans to implement in conjunction with the 2023 ISO tariff rates update application expected to be filed for approval by the Alberta Utilities Commission (“AUC”) in late 2022.
- GUOC Rates and Yearly Updates Process [Posted: Oct. 18, 2022]
If you have questions about the GUOC Rates, please contact tariffdesign@aeso.ca.
