Reshape supports clients in utility regulatory proceedings by supporting clients with their participation in proceedings (whether as an applicant or intervener) and, on occasion, by providing expert testimony. Our role is typically tailored to the proceeding and dictated by the needs of our clients.
Typical roles include:
- Preparing submissions
- Writing information requests
- Preparing responses to information requests
- Assisting with final arguments
Reshape has worked with a variety of clients in this context. In 2018, Reshape was retained by the Delta School District to support their involvement in a BCUC proceeding regarding rates for a thermal energy system. The system was developed by FortisBC Alternative Energy Services to serve the school district’s facilities.
Reshape also provided expert testimony in 2018 on electricity transmission policy on behalf of industrial customers (including Celgar, in Castlegar, BC) participating in a rate case for FortisBC’s electric utility. This project required research into the application of various transmission price harmonization policies in other jurisdictions, and the interpretation of those policies within the B.C. context.
In Alberta, Reshape helped Calgary District Heating Inc (CDHI) propose a unique regulatory approach for CDHI to the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC). Historically, CDHI was exempt from AUC regulation as it was ultimately owned by the City of Calgary. When the system transitioned to new ownership in 2021, it became the first district energy system in Alberta to come under AUC regulation. Reshape helped CDHI develop a proposed regulatory approach that was workable given the nature of CDHI’s existing business, and workable within the AUC’s framework. This proposed approach was largely accepted by the AUC.
In addition, Reshape has supported other clients with a range of utility regulatory matters including rate applications and exemption applications.
