2017 Apr Aeso

WECC Annual Progress Report – Alberta
Electric System Operator
Date: April, 2017

Prepared by: AESO - Transmission Planning
Prepared for: Technical Studies Committee, WECC
cc: Planning Coordination Committee, WECC
Version: 1
WECC Annual Progress Report – Alberta Electric System Operator
Contents
Abbreviations ............................................................................................................................................. iii
1 Completed Projects .............................................................................................................................. 1
2 Projects Under Construction............................................................................................................... 1
2.1 System Projects ........................................................................................................................................... 1
2.1.1 Project 786 − Edmonton Region 240 kV Line Upgrades – In service............................................. 1
2.1.2 Project 787 − Southern Alberta Transmission Reinforcement − Updated ...................................... 2
2.1.3 Project 811 – Central East Area Transmission Development − Updated ....................................... 4
2.1.4 Project 813 − Red Deer Area Transmission Development − Updated ........................................... 5
2.1.5 Project 850 − South and West of Edmonton Transmission Development − Updated .................... 6
2.1.6 Project 1354 – Foothills Area Transmission Development 138 kV Transmission Line between
ENMAX SS-65 and ENMAX SS-41................................................................................................ 7
2.2 Connection Projects ..................................................................................................................................... 8
3 Projects Pending Approval.................................................................................................................. 9
3.1 System Projects ........................................................................................................................................... 9
3.1.1 Project 1781 − Provost to Edgerton & Nilrem to Vermilion Transmission System Reinforcement . 9
3.1.2 Project 1113 - Hanna Region Transmission Development Phase 2 .............................................. 9
3.1.3 Project 1456 – Calgary Downtown Transmission Reinforcement ................................................ 10
3.2 Connection Projects ................................................................................................................................... 11
3.2.1 Project 479 - Naturener Wild Rose Wind Farm - Updated ........................................................... 11
3.2.2 Project 693 - Naturener Wild Rose Wind Farm Phase 2 - Updated ............................................. 12
3.2.3 Project 1590 − Fort McMurray West 500 kV Line − Updated ....................................................... 13
4 Projects in the Planning Process...................................................................................................... 14
4.1 System Projects ......................................................................................................................................... 14
4.1.1 Project 1785 – Grande Prairie Loop Transmission Reinforcement .............................................. 14
4.1.2 Project 1784 – Rycroft Transmission Reinforcement ................................................................... 14
4.2 Connection Projects ................................................................................................................................... 15
4.2.1 Project 515 − Heritage Energy Centre ......................................................................................... 15
4.2.2 Project 1080 − Old Elm & Pothole Creek Wind Farm − Update ................................................... 16
4.2.3 Project 1290 – Whitetail Peaking Station ..................................................................................... 16
4.2.4 Project 1321 – Three Creeks Power Plant - Update .................................................................... 17
4.2.5 Project 1421 - ATCO Power Heartland Generating Station - Updated......................................... 18
4.2.6 Project 1440 − Genesee Generating Station - Unit 4 (G4) and Unit 5 (G5) − Update .................. 18
4.2.7 Project 1477 − TransAlta Sundance 7 Combined Cycle Power Plant – Cancelled ...................... 19
4.2.8 Project 1478 − Rocky Mountain Power ASSISt – Cancelled ........................................................ 20
4.2.9 Project 1467 − H.R. Milner 2 (M2) Generator − Cancelled .......................................................... 20
4.2.10 Project 1567 − Sharp Hills Wind Farm ........................................................................................ 20
4.2.11 Project 1885 – Joss Wind Power Northern Lights – New............................................................. 21
4.2.12 Project 1724 – BowArk Energy Echo Wind Power – Cancelled ................................................... 21
4.2.13 Project 1734 Suncor Forty Mile Wind Farm – New ...................................................................... 21
4.2.14 Project 1767 − Renewable Energy Systems Canada (RESC) Forty Mile Wind Power Plant − New22
4.2.15 Project 1800 Capital Power Whitla Wind Power Facility - New ................................................... 22
4.2.16 Project 1812 Suncor Forty Mile WAGF Phase 2 - New............................................................... 22
4.2.17 Project 1861 − Enterprise Bighorn WAGF − New ....................................................................... 23
4.2.18 Project 1875 − EDF EN Red Rock WAGF − New ....................................................................... 23
4.2.19 Project 1896 − EDF EN Cypress WAGF − New ........................................................................... 23
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4.2.20 Project 1924 − ENMAX Zephyr Wind − New ................................................................................ 24

4.2.21 Project 1797 − RES Oyen Wind − New ........................................................................................ 24
4.2.22 Project 1760 − EDF EN Fort Saskatchewan WAGF – New ........................................................ 24
4.2.23 Project 1761 − EDF EN Hand Hills WAGF – New....................................................................... 25
4.2.24 Project 1827 − Suncor Cogeneration Project – New ................................................................... 25
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Abbreviations
AESO Alberta Electric System Operator
AUC Alberta Utilities Commission
EATL Eastern Alberta Transmission Line
FATD Foothills Area Transmission Development
GLEC Goose Lake to Etzikom Coulee
HVDC high-voltage direct current
km kilometres
kV kilovolt
MATL Montana−Alberta Tie-Line
MVA Megavolt-ampere
MVAr Megavolt-ampere reactive
PBEC Picture Butte to Etzikom Coulee
SASR System Access Service Request
SPS Special protection systems
STS System Transmission Service
SVC static VAR compensator
VAR volt-ampere reactive
WATL Western Alberta Transmission Line
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1 Completed Projects
The following projects have been completed since the release of the 2015 progress report.
• P737 North South Transmission Reinforcement (WATL and EATL HVDC lines)
• P1117 Foothills Area Transmission Development East (FATD East)
• P719 ENMAX Shepard Energy Centre Power Station
2 Projects Under Construction

Needs Information Documents and Facility Applications have been approved by the Alberta Utilities
Commission for the following projects. Construction are ongoing or set to begin.
2.1 System Projects
2.1.1 Project 786 − Edmonton Region 240 kV Line Upgrades – In service
• The project is in service. The next steps are to obtain final cost reports and commence its closure
in Q3 2017. An overview of the project is provided below for reference. Increase the capacity of
lines 908L and 909L up to the summer rating of the primary conductor (2 x 477 kcmil) by
replacing the conductor on the small conductor section (first 4 km of line east of Sundance 310P)
• Increase the capacity rating of line 902L up to the summer rating of the primary conductor
(2 x 477 kcmil) by replacing the conductor on the small conductor sections of line 902L (first 4 km
of line east of Wabamun 19S and first 4 km of line east of Sundance 310P)
• Construct 12 km of new double circuit 240 kV line with one side strung east from Keephills 320P
to the 904L-908L-909L confluence point west of Stony Plain. This construction is required to
move the termination point of 908L from Sundance 310P to Keephills 320P and add two
associated 240 kV breakers at Keephills 320P.
• Swap the connections of lines 904L and 908L at the 904L-908L-909L confluence point south of
Jasper 805S in order to move the termination point of line 904L from Wabamun 19S to Sundance
310P
• Install Special Protection Systems (SPS) for three double circuit tower failure events
(Category C5)
• Install a 240 kV 600 MVA phase shifting transformer on line 9L57 and three associated 240 kV
breakers. The preferred location is the proposed Livock station north of Brintnell.
• Rebuild the 41 km east-west single circuit wood pole sections of line 904L (Jasper to Wabamun)
using a 2 x 1033 kcmil conductor. Ongoing negotiations with land owners in the area have
delayed work completion.
• Rebuild the 6 km east-west single circuit wood pole section of line 904L (Jasper to Petrolia) using
a 2 x 1033 kcmil conductor.
• Increase the capacity of both sections of line 904L out of Jasper 805S up to the summer rating of
the primary conductor (2 x 477 kcmil) by replacing the conductor on the small section (12 km of
line south of Jasper 805S).
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Transmission Facility Operator (TFO) Contacts
AltaLink
Joe Napora
780-822-7120
joe.napora@altalink.ca
EPCOR
Wilf Behr
780-412-3962
wbehr@epcor.ca
AESO Contact
Vladimir Lopez
Project Manager, Transmission Projects
Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO)
2500, 330 – 5th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB, T2P 0L4
403-539-2839 (direct)
vladimir.lopez@aeso.ca
2.1.2 Project 787 − Southern Alberta Transmission Reinforcement − Updated
The project involves the implementation of a 240 kV loop in the Southern Alberta region to allow for future
connection of wind power and to move this power to the Calgary area through three power corridors:
• from Whitla to West Brooks in the east
• from Peigan/Windy Flats to Foothills in the center
• from Goose Lake to Langdon in the west, through the existing 500 kV transmission line 1201L
The project is operational with the exception of several components that are either not proceeding or are
being amended, as indicated in the project overview provided below.
Components that are being amended are pending further technical assessments and could be in service
by 2022, depending on regulatory progress. Connection studies conducted for this system project do not
indicate any negative impact on the transfer capability of WECC Path 1.
This project consists of the following lines:

• 911L replaced by a transmission line from Foothills to Peigan (Windy Flats). The line is a 240 kV
double circuit with 50% series compensation. Each circuit is rated with a summer/winter capacity
of approximately 980/980 MVA. (Commissioned)
• A new 240 kV double circuit line, approximately 150 km in length, will run from Cassils (west of
Brooks) to Bowmanton (northeast of Medicine Hat). Each circuit is rated at a summer/winter
capacity of approximately 980/980 MVA. (Commissioned)
• Construction of a new 240 kV switching station at a location known as Milo Junction, and
conversion of two existing three-terminal lines (Langdon−West Brooks−North Lethbridge) into six
two-terminal lines. (Commissioned)
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• A new 240 kV double circuit line, approximately 80 km in length, from Bowmanton (Medicine Hat)
to Whitla, connecting the wind farms in the south. Each circuit is rated at a summer/winter
capacity of approximately 980/980 MVA. (Commissioned)
• A new Chapel Rock 500/240 kV substation that cuts in and out of existing 500 kV line 1201L. The
station will include two 1200 MVA 500/240 kV transformers, two 240 kV 100 MVAr capacitor
banks and a +200/-100 MVAr SVC, and one 45 MVAr shunt reactor. (In the process of being
amended)
• A new 240 kV double circuit transmission line connecting Chapel Rock–Castle Rock
Ridge−Goose Lake. The line will have a rated summer/winter capacity of approximately
980/1200 MVA. (In the process of being amended)
• Addition of a 138 kV phase shifting transformer between Coleman and Pincher Creek.
(Commissioned)
• A new 240 kV double circuit transmission line connecting Ware Junction–Langdon with a rated
summer/winter capacity of 980/1200 MVA and 50% series compensation. (Cancelled)
• Addition of two 240/138 kV 400 MVA transformers at the new Windy Flats station near existing
Peigan 59S station. (Commissioned)
• A new Journault 240 kV substation at Etzikom Coulee to connect future wind farms. (Not
Proceeding)
• Interconnect Picture Butte (MATL) to Etzikom Coulee (PBEC) substation with double circuit 240
kV line, one side strung. (Not Proceeding)
• Interconnect Goose Lake with Etzikom Coulee (GLEC) substation with double circuit 240 kV, one
side strung. (Not Proceeding)
TFO Contact
Sharmen Andrew, P.Eng.

Senior Project Manager
AltaLink Management Ltd.
rd
2611 – 3 Avenue SE
Calgary, AB, T2A 7W7
Tel: (403) 267-4274
Mobile: (403) 818-0058
AESO Contact
Dale Bergman
403-539-2704 (direct)
dale.bergman@aeso.ca
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2.1.3 Project 811 – Central East Area Transmission Development − Updated
The following components of the Central East Area Transmission Development project are in service.
• New Bourque 970S substation

• 144 kV line from Bourque 970S to Mahihkan 837S
• 144 kV line from Marguerite Lake 826S to Wolf Lake 822S
• Line 7L24 termination at Bonnyville 700S
• 144 kV line from Bourque 970S to Wolf Lake 822S
• 144 kV line from Bourque 970S to Leming Lake 715S
• 240 kV line (operated at 144 kV) from Bonnyville 700S to Bourque 970S
• Bonnyville 700S transformer addition
• St. Paul Area upgrades:
− Watt Lake 956S
− St. Paul 707S and 7L139/7L70 in/out
− 7LA92 tap off to Watt Lake 956S
− Whitby Lake 819S 144kV circuit breaker addition
• Vermillion 710S Substation Upgrade
• Heisler Area upgrades − Heisler 764S and line 7LA701 tap off
• Kitscoty 6L06 decommissioning
• Line 7L701 clearance mitigation
• Kitscoty 705S and lines 7L14/7L130 lines in and out
• Line 7L53/7L117 clearance mitigation
Several components of approved NID are not listed here and are no longer required. In December 2016,
the AESO filed an amendment with the AUC to cancel these components and we are awaiting approval.
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2.1.4 Project 813 − Red Deer Area Transmission Development − Updated
The Red Deer Area Transmission Development project will be implemented in two stages.
The following overview focusses on the major components in Stage I of the project. The timing of Stage II
will be determined by the future load projections and/or a new generator application in the area.
Stage I
• Split lines 768L and 778L and re-terminate at Red Deer North 217S (add 1 breaker, use 1
existing breaker) (Complete)
• Modify Gaetz 87S (add 2 breakers, use 1 existing breaker) (Complete)
• Add second auto-transformer at Benalto 17S (Complete)
• Add one 50 MVAr 138 kV capacitor bank at Joffre 535S (Complete)
• Add one 50 MVAr 138 kV capacitor bank at Prentiss 276S (Complete)
• Add one 27.6 MVAr 138 kV capacitor bank at Ellis 332S (Complete)
• Re-build 5 km of 138 kV transmission line 80L from South Red Deer 194S (use existing breaker)
to North Red Deer 217S (use existing breaker) (Complete)
• Re-build 5 km (including 1 km of underground) of 138 kV transmission line 80L from South Red
Deer 194S (use existing breaker) to Red Deer 63S (use existing breaker) (Complete)
• Re-build 29 km of 138 kV transmission line 755L from Red Deer 63S (use existing breaker) to
Piper Creek 247S (use existing breaker) to Joffre 535S (use existing breaker) (Complete)
• Re-build 33 km of 138 kV transmission line 717L (now lines 637L and 648L) from Red Deer 63S
(use existing breaker) to Sylvan Lake (use existing breaker) to Benalto (use existing breaker)
(Complete)
• Construct a new Johnson 281S 240/138 kV substation with 240 kV double circuit (200 m) from
line 918L, 2 km of 138 kV double-circuit to line 80L, and a connection to line 166L (Complete and
Commissioned)
• Construct a new 240/138 kV Wolf Creek 288S substation with 240 kV double circuit (200 m) from
line 910L, and 4 km of double-circuit 138 kV line to Ponoka 331S (use existing breaker from
salvage of D13 and D16) to connect to line 883L (Complete)
• Construct a new 240/138 kV Hazelwood 287S station on the 240 kV line 924L (In Progress)
• Add 13 km of 138 kV transmission line from Lacombe 212S (add 1 breaker) to Ellis 332S (add 1
breaker) (In Progress)
• Salvage 53 km of 138 kV transmission line 80L from Red Deer 63S to Innisfail 214S (Not Started)
• Salvage 23 km of 138 kV transmission line 80L from Ponoka 331S to West Lacombe 958S (this
will be less by the approx. 5 km of salvage now part of Wolf Creek (CP44)) (Not Started)
• Salvage 40 km of 716L from Wetaskiwin 40S to Ponoka 331S. The length of line will be reduced
by the approx. 5 km of salvage that is now part of Wolf Creek (CP44) (Not Started)
Stage II
The timing of stage II (rebuilding of existing 1line 166L to higher capacity) is linked to a milestone of
load in the area reaching 825 MW and/or a new generator application in the area. The recent load
forecast indicates the Red Deer region load will not reach this level in the next 20 year period. No
work will be done on Stage II until this milestone is met.
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The Needs Identification Document (NID) was filed with the AUC in July 2011 and approved in April 2012.
The in-service dates are for the project components are in stages, with the first date in 2013. Facilities
Applications were also filed in stages. As indicated above several reinforcements are already in service.
TFO Contact
Darren Bonar
Project Manager
AltaLink
rd
2611 – 3 Avenue SE
403-387-8264 (direct)
403-519-4341 (mobile)
darren.bonar@altalink.ca
AESO Contact
Ed Mayer
Calgary, AB T2P 0L4
403-539-2757 (direct)
ed.mayer@aeso.ca
2.1.5 Project 850 − South and West of Edmonton Transmission Development − Updated
The NID was filed with the AUC in December 2012 and approved in December 2013. Facilities
Applications of AltaLink were approved in Q4 2016. The expected in-service date is December 2017.
This project addresses the need for development in the area South and West of Edmonton. The approved
alternative includes the following reinforcements, which are under construction:
• A new Harry Smith 367S 240/138 kV substation south of Stony Plain with two 240/138 kV
400 MVA transformers. The substation will be connected by an in and out connection to line
1043L between Keephills 320P and Petrolia 816S.
• A new Saunders Lake 289S 240/138 kV station north of Leduc with two 240/138 kV 400 MVA
transformers. The substation will be connected by an in and out connection to line 910L between
Ellerslie 89S and Wolf Creek 288S, and connected by an in and out connection to line 914L
between Ellerslie 89S and Bigstone 86S.
• A new 25 km 138 kV line from line 780L to Cooking Lake, and reconfiguration
• A new 13 km 138 kV line from Harry Smith 369S to East Stoney Plain 434S
• Two new 13 km 138 kV lines from Harry Smith 367S to Acheson 305S
• Two new 1 km 138 Kv lines from Saunders Lake 289S to connect lines 780L and 868L
• Normally open operation of line 133L between Wabamun 19S and the 243L tap
• New capacitor banks at Leduc 325S (27 MVAr)
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TFO Contact
Aaron Pais
Project Manager
AltaLink
2611 3rd Avenue SE
Calgary, AB T2A 7W7
403-267-4221
aaron.pais@altalink.ca
AESO Contact
Ed Mayer
Calgary, AB T2P 0L4
403-539-2757 (direct)
ed.mayer@aeso.ca
2.1.6 Project 1354 – Foothills Area Transmission Development 138 kV Transmission Line
between ENMAX SS-65 and ENMAX SS-41
The AESO identified the need for the Foothills Transmission Area Development (“FATD”) system
development in the Calgary, High River, and Okotoks Areas in its Long-term Transmission System Plan.
On July 5, 2012, the AESO filed with the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) for approval of the NID for
the FATD East (AESO project 1117) on proposed transmission expansions in the vicinities of Southeast
Calgary, Okotoks and High River. As mentioned earlier, FATD East project is in service.
This project is supplementary to the FATD East project (AESO P1117) for the purpose of alleviating
residual capacity constraints up to the 2019 timeframe in the area. The project also restores the
connectivity between ENMAX SS-26 and ENMAX SS-32 substations.
The proposed developments include:

• Construct a 138 kV transmission line between ENMAX SS-65 substation and ENMAX SS-41
substation via ENMAX SS-54 substation;
• Augmentation to ENMAX SS-65 and SS-41 substations for terminations of the new 138 kV
circuit to ENMAX SS-54 substation;
• Restore 138 kV connectivity between SS-26 and SS-32 substations.
The expected in-service date for the transmission developments is Q3 2017.
TFO Contact
Aidan Gannon
Project Manager
ENMAX Corporation
141 - 50 Avenue SE
Calgary, AB T2G 4S7
403-514-3125 (Direct)
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403-903-2371 (Cell)
agannon@enmax.com
AESO Contact
Roghoyeh Salmeh
Project Manager, Transmission System Projects
587-952-4944 (direct)
roghoyeh.salmeh@aeso.ca
2.2 Connection Projects

There are currently no customer connection projects under construction at this time that are major
generation projects 200 MW and above, or load connection on the bulk system in proximity to WECC
Path 1.
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3 Projects Pending Approval

3.1 System Projects
The following projects are pending NID or Facility Application approval from the AUC.
3.1.1 Project 1781 − Provost to Edgerton & Nilrem to Vermilion Transmission System
Reinforcement
The NID was filed with the AUC in December 2016 and approval is pending. The expected in service date
is March 2021.
This project has the following major components:
• 240 kV line (operated at 144 kV) from Nilrem 574S (AltaLink) to new Drury 2007S (ATCO)
• A new 144 kV Drury 2007S substation
• 240 kV line (operated at 138 kV) from Hansman Lake 650S to Edgerton 899S (In AltaLink’s
service area)
AESO Contact
Ed Mayer
Calgary, AB T2P 0L4
403-539-2757 (direct)
ed.mayer@aeso.ca
3.1.2 Project 1113 - Hanna Region Transmission Development Phase 2
The Hanna Region Transmission Development Project is designed to reinforce the transmission system
in the region in order to meet the projected wind aggregated generating facilities and future load growth,
in particular, pipeline pumping loads. AML and ATCO are transmission facility owners (TFOs) as this
area is serviced by these two TFOs. The major components of this project consist of:
 String second side on the 240 kV double circuit line from Oakland to Lanfine and related alterations
at Oakland 946S and Lanfine 959S
 Cordell 755S to Halkirk switching station, new double circuit 240 kV line (one side strung) and
related alterations
 String second side on the 240 kV double circuits line from Oakland 946S to Coyote Lake 963S and
related alterations at Oakland 946S and Lanfine 959S.
Additionally, the following components are designed to reinforce the local network:
 Convert the existing Hanna 763S station to a 144 kV station

 Add a 144 kV line from Coyote Lake 963S to Hanna 763S and related alterations
 Add a second 300 MVA 240/144 kV transformer at Pemukan 932S
 Add a second 300 MVA 240/144 kV transformer at Lanfine 959S
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 Add a second 200 MVA 240/144 kV transformer at Hansman Lake 650S

 Nilrem 574S station capacitor banks addition
 Hansman Lake 650S station capacitor banks addition
 Metiskow 648S station capacitor bank additions
 Add one new 5 MVAR, 72 kV capacitor bank at Youngstown 772S substation
 Add one new 2.4 MVAR, 25 kV capacitor bank at Coronation 773S substation
 Decommission line 6L44 (Rowley 768S to Big Valley 778S) and line 6L22 (Michichi Creek 802S to
Rowley 768S)
As per NID approval, the requested in-service date for Phase 2 is during 2017. In light of a change in
system conditions (i.e., modest growth in load demand and uncertainty regarding wind development), the
AESO is presently reviewing the need as well as timing of the components through staging process. The
project is on hold until these studies are finalized.
AESO Contact
Ed Mayer
Project Manager, System Projects
Calgary, AB T2P 0L4
403-539-2757 (direct)
ed.mayer@aeso.ca
3.1.3 Project 1456 – Calgary Downtown Transmission Reinforcement
On November 18, 2015, the AESO filed its NID for Transmission System Reinforcement in Downtown
Calgary with the AUC. On June 1, 2016, the AUC approved the AESO’s NID.
ENMAX is the TFO in the area. While the AESO is responsible for identifying that transmission system
development is needed, ENMAX is responsible for detailed siting and routing, constructing, operating and
maintaining the associated transmission facilities. ENMAX is currently in the process of obtaining its
required regulatory approvals
The Downtown Calgary Area is a sub-area of the AESO’s Calgary Planning Area (Area 6). The load in the
Downtown Calgary Area is supplied by an existing local 138 kV transmission network, which comprises
three 138 kV substations: ENMAX No. 1, No. 5 and No. 8 substations, and the associated 138 kV
transmission lines connecting to these three substations.
This project addresses an identified need for a new 138 kV transmission circuit to serve the forecast load
growth in the downtown Calgary area. The project scope includes:
• Construction of a new 138 kV single circuit to interconnect ENMAX No.2 and No.8 substations
• Install the required equipment at the ENMAX No.2 and No.8 substations to facilitate reliable
Integration of the new 138 kV circuit into the Alberta Interconnected Electric System.
ENMAX plans to file the Facility Application by end of September 2017. The project in-service date is Q1
2021.
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TFO Contact
Kevin Neithercut
Sr. Engineer, Transmission Planning
ENMAX Corporation
141 - 50 Avenue SE
Calgary, AB T2G 4S7
403-514-1544 (Direct)
kneithercut@enmax.com
AESO Contact
Roghoyeh Salmeh
587-952-4944 (direct)
roghoyeh.salmeh@aeso.ca

The projects listed in this section are customer connection projects. These are either major generation
projects with 200 MW and above or load connection on the bulk system in proximity to the WECC Path 1.
3.2.1 Project 479 - Naturener Wild Rose Wind Farm - Updated
Wild Rose 1, a 210 MW wind-powered generating facility, is comprised of 70 x 3 MW wind turbine

generators with a collector substation located approximately 45 km southeast of the City of Medicine Hat.
This wind power plant will be connected from the Wild Rose 547S station to the Elkwater 264S station via
a single circuit 240 kV line.
The proposed in-service date for the interconnection of Wild Rose 1 is August 1,2018. The Facilities
Application was approved by the Alberta Utilities Commission on March 21, 2012.
TFO Contact
Nick Kabongo
Project Manager
AltaLink
2611 - 3rd Avenue SE
Calgary, AB T2A 7W7
403-267-5968
nick.kabongo@altalink.ca
AESO Contact
Rick Marshall
Project Manager, Transmission Connection Projects
Calgary, AB T2P 0L4
403-539-2765 (direct)
rick.marshall@aeso.ca
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3.2.2 Project 693 - Naturener Wild Rose Wind Farm Phase 2 - Updated
Wild Rose 2, a 189 MW wind-powered generating facility, is comprised of 63 x 3 MW wind turbine

generators with a collector substation located approximately 30 km south of the City of Medicine Hat. In
the near future, the wind power facility will be expanded to have a total of 204 MW installed capacity. This
wind power plant will be connected from the Eagle Butte 274S station to the Elkwater 264S station via a
single circuit 240 kV line.
The proposed in-service date for the interconnection of Wild Rose 2 is August 1, 2018. The Facilities
Application was approved by the Alberta Utilities Commission on March 21, 2012.
TFO Contact
Nick Kabongo
Project Manager
AltaLink
2611 - 3rd Avenue SE
Calgary, AB T2A 7W7
403-267-5968
nick.kabongo@altalink.ca
AESO Contact
Rick Marshall
Project Manager,Transmission Connection Projects
Calgary, AB T2P 0L4
403-539-2765 (direct)
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3.2.3 Project 1590 − Fort McMurray West 500 kV Line − Updated
The project was part of Project 838 − Fort McMurray Area Transmission Bulk System Reinforcement.
The project consists primarily of one 500 kV AC line from Sunnybrook station to the new Thickwood
500/240 kV station in the Fort McMurray area with a target operation date of June 2019. The project was
competitively procured as required by legislation, and Alberta PowerLine Ltd. (consortium) was selected
by the AESO in December 2014 as bid winner. Alberta PowerLine Ltd. Filed its Facility Application with
the AUC on December 1, 2015 and received approval on February 10, 2017..
http://www.albertapowerline.com/
As this project was approved through legislation, a transmission need approval was not required from the
AUC.
AESO Contact
Pauline McLean
Director, Competitive Process
Renewables Development & Sustainability
403-539-2904 (direct)
pauline.mclean@aeso.ca
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4 Projects in the Planning Process

The following projects are on the project list or in the connection queue that have yet to file applications to
the Alberta Utilities Commission.
4.1 System Projects

The projects listed in this section are transmission system enhancement projects. Reconsideration of
transmission development in the NW and Central planning regions is under review in light of the
Government’s recently announced Climate Leadership Plan.
4.1.1 Project 1785 – Grande Prairie Loop Transmission Reinforcement
The Grande Prairie Loop 144kV system is connected to the NW transmission network of the AIES
through three existing 144 kV transmission lines. The project’s need is to reinforce the load serving
capability of the local Grande Prairie Loop; it calls for the construction of a new 144 kV single circuit
transmission line from Clairmont Lake 811S to Poplar Hill 790S substation for an approximate length of
42.8 km.
The AESO recently completed its Participant Involvement Program (PIP) activities and is planning to file
NID application with the AUC in Q2 2017.
AESO Contact
Vladimir Lopez
403-539-2839 (direct)
ATCO Contact
Rosaria Obazee
ATCO Electric Ltd.
th
14 Floor, 10035 – 105 St.
Edmonton, AB T5J 2V6
780-508-4798 (direct)
rosaria.obazee@atco.com
4.1.2 Project 1784 – Rycroft Transmission Reinforcement
The Rycroft Area is connected to the NW transmission network of the AIES through two existing 144 kV
transmission lines. At one end, the Rycroft Area connects to Clairmont Lake 811S substation through
7L68 and to the West Peace River 793S substation in the north-end through 7L75, The existing system in
Rycroft study area is capable of serving the current load under N-0 and N-1 conditions. Historical load
growth since 2010 has been approximately flat, with 66 MW winter peak (“WP”) and 58 MW summer peak
(“SP”) load. However, ATCO DFO has submitted three System Access Service Requests (“SASRs”) to
collectively serve 38 MW of new load in the area by 2017. Two of these Demand for Transmission
Service (“DTS”) increases are at existing substations in the Rycroft study area and one for serving load at
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a new substation (21 MW DTS). Without transmission reinforcement, the Rycroft study area load will
exceed the capability of the existing transmission system under N-1 conditions. This project will address
the load serving capability of the study area.
The AESO is currently completing a VAR Support Study for the project and is expected to obtain NID-
level cost estimates and a land impact assessment by mid-May 2017. The plan is to complete
consultation by the end of Q4 2017.
AESO Contact
Vladimir Lopez
403-539-2839 (direct)
ATCO Contact
Rosaria Obazee
ATCO Electric Ltd.
th
14 Floor, 10035 – 105 St.
780-508-4798 (direct)
rosaria.obazee@atco.com

The projects listed in this section are customer connection projects. These are either major generation
projects with 200 MW and above or load connection on the bulk system in proximity to the WECC Path 1.
4.2.1 Project 515 − Heritage Energy Centre
The proposed Heritage wind farm is a 350 MW wind farm planned to be connected to the Alberta
Interconnected Electric System through Heritage Hill 110S collector substation connected to the adjacent
Fidler 312S station in the Pincher Creek area.
The requested in-service date for the project is October 15, 2018.
GFO Contact
Francis Wang
Executive Director, Transmission Business Management
NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
700 Universe Blvd, Juno Beach, FL 33408
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AESO Contact
Craig Killoran
Project Manager
Transmission Connection Projects
Calgary, AB T2P 0L4
403-539-2565 (direct)
craig.killoran @aeso.ca
4.2.2 Project 1080 − Old Elm & Pothole Creek Wind Farm − Update
The customer is considering a 60 MW wind farm located in the Glenwood area close to Magrath 225S.
The customer is currently investigating the feasibility of a connection into the Alberta Interconnected
Electric System through a 138 kV line into Magrath 225S. The requested in-service date for the project is
December 31, 2018.
GFO Contact
Marc Stachiw
Old Elm Wind Farm Ltd.
#1320, 396-11th Ave SW
Calgary, Alberta T2R 0C5
403-266-5635
stachiwm@telus.net
AESO Contact
Craig Killoran
Calgary, AB T2P 0L4
403-539-2565 (direct)
craig.killoran@aeso.ca
4.2.3 Project 1290 – Whitetail Peaking Station
Enbridge Inc. has proposed to construct the Whitetail Peaking Station as a new point of supply. The plant
consists of 4 x 50 MW gas-fired peaking units. The project is to be developed in one stage with an
in-service date of October 1, 2018.
The power plant is located in the Peace River planning area (Area 19) approximately 13.5 km north of the
existing Wesley Creek 834S station and will be connected via t-tap to 7L106.
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TFO Contact
Nilesh Rana
ATCO Electric
10035 - 105 Street
Ph: 780-509-2057
Cell: 780-289-5045
AESO Contact
Craig Killoran
Project Manager
2500, 330 - 5th Ave SW
403-539-2565 (direct)
4.2.4 Project 1321 – Three Creeks Power Plant - Update
Three Creeks Power has proposed to build a new Cogeneration Facility approximately 16 km northeast
of the existing 240 kV Wesley Creek 834S station in the northwest region of Alberta. The requested in
service date for the project is September 1, 2018.
TFO Contact
Sridhar Rao
ATCO Electric
10035 105 Street
Ph: 780-508-4678
Cell: 780-686-6431
AESO Contact
Craig Killoran
2500, 330 - 5th Ave SW
403-539-2565 (direct)
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4.2.5 Project 1421 - ATCO Power Heartland Generating Station - Updated
On March 8, 2013, ATCO Power Canada Ltd. (“ATCO Power”) Canada Ltd. submitted a System Access
Service Request (SASR) to the AESO proposing to construct a combined cycle power station called
ATCO Heartland Generation Station. The project will consist of one natural gas-fired turbine and one
steam turbine, with a requested Supply Transmission Service (STS) contract of 510 MW.
The facility is planned to be connected to the Josephburg 410S substation near the City of Fort
Saskatchewan.
The expected in-service date of this project is November 1, 2019.
TFO Contact
Leanna Wysiecki
th
525 – 28 Street SE
Calgary, AB T2A 6W9
403-387-8322
leanna.wysiecki@altalink.ca
AESO Contact
Steve Palmer
Calgary, AB T2P 0L4
403-539-2558 (direct)
403-463-6073 (mobile)
steve.palmer@aeso.ca
4.2.6 Project 1440 − Genesee Generating Station - Unit 4 (G4) and Unit 5 (G5) − Update
On April 30, 2013, the AESO received a system access service request (SASR) from Capital Power L.P.
to connect two 505 MW natural gas-fired combined cycle blocks (Capital Power Energy Centre - CPEC)
to the AIES at the Genesee power generation site. Each combined cycle block will consist of two gas
turbine generators (GTG) and associated steam turbine generator (STG), all on one shaft driving one
electrical generator.
CPEC indicated that the gross generation capacity is expected to be up to 1010 MW for both combined
cycle blocks, which could be developed in stages. The study assumes that the gross capacity of the
proposed generating station is 1010 MW. The customer has also requested Demand Transmission
Service (DTS) of 50 MW for station load service.
On March 16, 2016, the AESO applied to the AUC for approval of a NID to expand Genesee 330P
Substation to connect the Genesee Generating Station units 4 and 5 to the Alberta Interconnected
Electric System. Subsequently, on March 26, 2016, the AUC approved the NID and issued Substation
Permit and License and Connection Order to EPCOR
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The transmission facility in-service date is currently expected to be February 2019. Commercial operation
dates for generation are August 2020 for Genesee 4, and December 2021 for Genesee 5. However,
CPEC indicated that this date is subject to change due to market conditions.
TFO Contact
Mark Bensted
EPCOR Distribution and Transmission Inc.
2000, 10423 - 101 Street NW
Edmonton AB
(780) 412-3249
mbensted@epcor.ca
AESO Contact
Tana Lailan
Calgary, AB T2P 0L4
403-539-2857 (direct)
tana.lailan@aeso.ca
4.2.7 Project 1477 − TransAlta Sundance 7 Combined Cycle Power Plant – Cancelled
TransAlta MidAmerican (TAMA) Partnership is proposing to construct approximately 850 MW Sundance 7

generating facility in the vicinity of LSD 10-52-4-W5M. The site is located near existing TransAlta
generating facilities near Wabamun. Sundance 7 will be a combined cycle power plant consisting of two
gas turbine-generators (GT) of approximately 295 MW capacity (345 MVA, 0.85 p.f.) and a single steam
turbine-generator (ST) of approximately 345 MW (405 MVA, 0.85 pf). The gross output is approximately
943 MW with an STS capacity of 850 MW. The maximum gross capacity at an average summer
temperature of 15.3 degrees Celsius is 818 MW and the net output is 797 MW.
The anticipated in service date is June 2018 and the commercial operation date is targeted as January
2019. The customer has indicated that this date is subject to change due to market conditions.
TFO Contacts:
Mark Reid (Account Manager)
2611 – 3rd Avenue SE
Calgary AB
403-365-7474
mark.reid@altalink.ca
AESO Contact:
Tana Lailan
Calgary, AB T2P 0L4
403-539-2857 (direct)
tana.lailan@aeso.ca
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4.2.8 Project 1478 − Rocky Mountain Power ASSISt – Cancelled
Rocky Mountain Power Inc. submitted a System Access Service Request (SASR) to the AESO on
September 4, 2013 proposing the development of a compressed air energy storage (CAES) facility. The
project is known as Alberta Saskatchewan Intertie Storage (ASISt) and is located in the Lloydminster
planning area (AESO planning area 13).
The ASISt project is proposed as a 135 to 160 MW compressed air energy storage project using salt
caverns for the energy storage with potential up to 300 MW. The air cavern storage will be designed for
24 to 60 hours of continuous operation at rated capacity. ASISt is planned to connect to either 138 kV or
240 kV system in the AESO’s Central Region Plan.
The facility will potentially have the capability to operate as “Power Source” (generating) or as “Power
Sink” (compressing). The study will assess and determine the generation and compression final
capacities by taking into consideration the existing system topology in proposed alternatives.
The requested in service date is December 31, 2020.
AESO Contact:
Tana Lailan
Calgary, AB T2P 0L4
403-539-2857 (direct)
tana.lailan@aeso.ca
4.2.9 Project 1467 − H.R. Milner 2 (M2) Generator − Cancelled
Maxim Power Corp. (MAXIM) is proposing to install two natural gas-fired turbines and two steam turbines
operating as two blocks in a 1GT on 1ST configuration. This facility expansion, to be named Maxim
Power Milner 2 Expansion (M2), will be located near existing H.R. Milner generating plant in NW Alberta.
The base load gross generation capacity for this facility is approximately 538 MW. The project will be
completed in two 269 MW phases, for a total of 538 MW. The target In-Service-Date (ISD) for Phase 1 is
November 1, 2019. Phase 2 ISD target is November 1, 2021. MAXIM anticipates approximately 2 x 8.6
MW (17.2 MW) for station service and auxiliary loads when the unit is operational.
AESO Contact:
Gerardo Marquez
Calgary, AB T2P 0L4
403-539-2917 (direct)
gerardo.marquez@aeso.ca
4.2.10 Project 1567 − Sharp Hills Wind Farm
On June 4, 2014 Sharp Hills Wind Farm Ltd. filed a SASR with the AESO to connect a 300 MW wind
power generating facility to the Alberta Interconnected Electric System. On October 16, 2015, the EDP
Renewables SH Project Limited Partnership (EDPR) became the legal owner of the project. Sharp Hills
wind farm will be located in the Hanna planning area (Area 42) in the Central East Planning Region. The
facility is located within ATCO Electric Ltd. service area. The requested in-service date is December 31,
2019. The EDPR is planning to file its generator plant application by July/August of 2017. After that the
AESO will proceed with filing the NID application with the AUC (targeting October, 2017).
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AESO Contact
Tana Lailan
Calgary, AB T2P 0L4
403-539-2857 (direct)
tana.lailan@aeso.ca
4.2.11 Project 1885 – Joss Wind Power Northern Lights – New
On November 1,2016, Joss Wind Power Inc. requested system access service to install a 400 MW wind
power generating facility in the Swan Hills planning area (Area 26). This new point of supply will be
located in the Swan Hills Planning Area 26, north of ATCO’s existing Louise Creek 809S station. The
requested in-service date for the proposed generation facility is September 1, 2019 with planned
commercial operation date of December 1, 2019.
AESO Contact
Craig Killoran
2500, 330 - 5th Ave SW
403-539-2565 (direct)
4.2.12 Project 1724 – BowArk Energy Echo Wind Power – Cancelled
On December 8, 2015 BowArk Energy Limited (“BowArk”) submitted a System Access Service Request
to the AESO requesting a connection of its wind power facility to the grid. The project is to be located in
the Hanna planning area (area 42). BowArk is applying for 300 MW of generation capacity with a
requested In-Service-Date (ISD) of December 1, 2019. BowArk has also expressed interest in
alternatively reducing the plant capacity to only 144 MW and connect to the 138 kV side of the Lanfine
959S substation in the event that sufficient capacity for a 300 MW plant cannot be found at 240 kV.
AESO Contact:
Craig Killoran
Project Manager
2500, 330 - 5th Ave SW
403-539-2565 (direct)
4.2.13 Project 1734 Suncor Forty Mile Wind Farm – New
On January 6, 2016 Suncor Energy submitted a System Access Service Request to the AESO to connect
their proposed 200 MW wind farm to the grid. The proposed wind farm is in the Medicine Hat planning
area (Area 4). Suncor has requested an in-service date of Q4 2019.
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AESO Contact
Rick Marshall
Calgary, AB T2P 0L4
403-539-2765 (direct)
4.2.14 Project 1767 − Renewable Energy Systems Canada (RESC) Forty Mile Wind Power
Plant − New
On February 5, 2016 RESC submitted a System Access Service Request to the AESO requesting
connection of its 350 MW wind power facility to the grid located in the Medicine Hat planning area
(Area 4). RESC has requested an in-service date of Q2 2019.
AESO Contact
Doug Walker
Project Co-ordinator, Transmission Connection Projects
Calgary, AB T2P 0L4
403-539-2934 (direct)
doug.walker@aeso.ca
4.2.15 Project 1800 Capital Power Whitla Wind Power Facility - New
On May 25, 2016 Capital Power submitted a System Access Service Request to the AESO requesting
(Area 4). The project has a requested an in-service date of Q3 2019.
AESO Contact
Mark Appelt
Calgary, AB T2P 0L4
403-539-4943 (direct)
mark.appelt@aeso.ca
4.2.16 Project 1812 Suncor Forty Mile WAGF Phase 2 - New
On July 4, 2016 Capital Power submitted a System Access Service Request to the AESO requesting
(Area 4). The project has a requested an in-service date of May 1, 2020.
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AESO Contact
Rick Marshall
Calgary, AB T2P 0L4
403-539-2765 (direct)
4.2.17 Project 1861 − Enterprise Bighorn WAGF − New
On September 7, 2016 Enterprise submitted a System Access Service Request to the AESO requesting
connection of its 325 MW wind power facility to the grid located in the Stavely planning area (Area 49).
The project has a requested an in-service date of Q1 2019.
AESO Contact
Craig Killoran
2500, 330 - 5th Ave SW
403-539-2565 (direct)
4.2.18 Project 1875 − EDF EN Red Rock WAGF − New
On October 14, 2016 EDF EN submitted a System Access Service Request to the AESO requesting
(Area 4). The project has a requested an in-service date of October 1, 2019.
AESO Contact
Mark Appelt
Calgary, AB T2P 0L4
403-539-4943 (direct)
mark.appelt@aeso.ca
4.2.19 Project 1896 − EDF EN Cypress WAGF − New
On November 22, 2016 EDF EN submitted a System Access Service Request to the AESO requesting
(Area 4). The project has a requested an in-service date of October 1, 2019.
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AESO Contact
Mark Appelt
Calgary, AB T2P 0L4
403-539-4943 (direct)
mark.appelt@aeso.ca
4.2.20 Project 1924 − ENMAX Zephyr Wind − New
On October 14, 2016 ENMAX submitted a System Access Service Request to the AESO requesting
connection of its 200 MW wind power facility to the grid located in the Vauxhall planning area (Area 52).
The project has a requested an in-service date of Q4 2019.
AESO Contact
Doug Walker
Calgary, AB T2P 0L4
403-539-2934 (direct)
doug.walker@aeso.ca
4.2.21 Project 1797 − RES Oyen Wind − New
On May 16, 2016 Renewable Energy Systems Canada Inc (RES) submitted a System Access Service
Request to the AESO requesting connection of its 220 MW wind power facility to the grid located in the
Hanna planning area (Area 42). The project has a requested an in-service date of June 28, 2019.
AESO Contact
Doug Walker
Calgary, AB T2P 0L4
403-539-2934 (direct)
doug.walker@aeso.ca
4.2.22 Project 1760 − EDF EN Fort Saskatchewan WAGF – New
On March 15, 2016 EDF EN Canada Development Inc. (EDF) submitted a System Access Service
Request to the AESO requesting a connection for a new 300 MW wind aggregated generation facility to
the grid located in the Fort Saskatchewan (Area 33) area. The requested in-service date for this project is
October 1, 2019.
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AESO Contact
Charlie Hogarth
2500, 330 5th Avenue SW
403-539-2625 (direct)
Charlie.hogarth@aeso.ca
4.2.23 Project 1761 − EDF EN Hand Hills WAGF – New
On March 15, 2016 EDF EN Canada Development Inc. (EDF) submitted a System Access Service
Request to the AESO requesting a connection for a new 200 MW wind aggregrated generation facility to
the grid located in the Sheerness (Area 43) area. The requested in-service date for this project is
October 1, 2019.
AESO Contact
Charlie Hogarth
403-539-2625 (direct)
Charlie.hogarth@aeso.ca
4.2.24 Project 1827 − Suncor Cogeneration Project – New
On July 29, 2016, Suncor Energy Inc. (Suncor) submitted a SASR to the AESO for the addition of
generation at their Base Plant in Fort McMurray. The project will add approximately 700 MW (2 x
350 MW) gas turbines to their current generation capacity. Suncor has requested an in-service date of
July 1, 2021.
AESO Contact
Steve Palmer
403-539-2558 (direct)
steve.palmer@aeso.ca
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WECC Annual Progress Report – Alberta

Electric System Operator

Date: April, 2017

4.2.20 Project 1924 − ENMAX Zephyr Wind − New ................................................................................ 24

AUC Alberta Utilities Commission

EATL Eastern Alberta Transmission Line

FATD Foothills Area Transmission Development

GLEC Goose Lake to Etzikom Coulee

HVDC high-voltage direct current

MATL Montana−Alberta Tie-Line

MVAr Megavolt-ampere reactive

PBEC Picture Butte to Etzikom Coulee

SASR System Access Service Request

SPS Special protection systems

STS System Transmission Service

SVC static VAR compensator

VAR volt-ampere reactive

WATL Western Alberta Transmission Line

• P1117 Foothills Area Transmission Development East (FATD East)

• P719 ENMAX Shepard Energy Centre Power Station

2 Projects Under Construction

2.1 System Projects

2.1.1 Project 786 − Edmonton Region 240 kV Line Upgrades – In service

Transmission Facility Operator (TFO) Contacts

2.1.2 Project 787 − Southern Alberta Transmission Reinforcement − Updated

• from Whitla to West Brooks in the east

• from Peigan/Windy Flats to Foothills in the center

This project consists of the following lines:

Sharmen Andrew, P.Eng.

2.1.3 Project 811 – Central East Area Transmission Development − Updated

• New Bourque 970S substation

2.1.4 Project 813 − Red Deer Area Transmission Development − Updated

• New capacitor banks at Leduc 325S (27 MVAr)

The proposed developments include:

The expected in-service date for the transmission developments is Q3 2017.

2.2 Connection Projects

3 Projects Pending Approval

This project has the following major components:

• A new 144 kV Drury 2007S substation

3.1.2 Project 1113 - Hanna Region Transmission Development Phase 2

 Convert the existing Hanna 763S station to a 144 kV station

 Add a second 200 MVA 240/144 kV transformer at Hansman Lake 650S

3.1.3 Project 1456 – Calgary Downtown Transmission Reinforcement

3.2 Connection Projects

3.2.1 Project 479 - Naturener Wild Rose Wind Farm - Updated

Wild Rose 1, a 210 MW wind-powered generating facility, is comprised of 70 x 3 MW wind turbine

Wild Rose 2, a 189 MW wind-powered generating facility, is comprised of 63 x 3 MW wind turbine

3.2.3 Project 1590 − Fort McMurray West 500 kV Line − Updated

4 Projects in the Planning Process

4.1 System Projects

4.1.1 Project 1785 – Grande Prairie Loop Transmission Reinforcement

4.1.2 Project 1784 – Rycroft Transmission Reinforcement

4.2 Connection Projects

4.2.1 Project 515 − Heritage Energy Centre

4.2.3 Project 1290 – Whitetail Peaking Station

4.2.4 Project 1321 – Three Creeks Power Plant - Update

4.2.5 Project 1421 - ATCO Power Heartland Generating Station - Updated

The expected in-service date of this project is November 1, 2019.

TransAlta MidAmerican (TAMA) Partnership is proposing to construct approximately 850 MW Sundance 7