Notice of application to be filed for approval to renew the natural gas franchise agreement between the Town of Falher and ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd.
Application summary
The Alberta Utilities Commission expects to receive an application from ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. to renew its franchise agreement with the Town of Falher, following the submission deadline indicated below.
The franchise agreement will, subject to further renewal, continue to allow ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. the exclusive right to deliver natural gas to the residents of Town of Falher for approximately ten years from the effective date of the franchise agreement.
The franchise fee rate rider percentage will remain the same at 18 per effective December 1, 2024. The average monthly franchise fee for an average residential customer is forecast to remain at approximately $11.70. The franchise fee is calculated based on distribution charges. An average residential customer uses about 105 gigajoules per year.
You may send your objections, concerns about, or support for the application in writing to the Town of Falher or ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. on or before October 9th, 2024, at:
Town of Falher, James Bell – Chief Administrative Officer,
011 Central Ave SW,
PO Box 155,
Falher AB,
T0H 1M0,
phone: 780-837-2247 X103;
email: CAO@FALHER.CA
ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd.,
Franchise Coordinator,
5302 Forand Street S.W.
Calgary, Alberta,
T3E 8B4,
phone: 310-5678 or 1-888-511-7550;
email: franchisecoordinatorgas@atco.com
Any submissions received, unless you request otherwise, will be part of the application submitted and will become part of the public record.
For more information on franchises or to receive a copy of the franchise agreement please contact either ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. or the Town of Falher at the addresses listed above.
For more information:
For more information about the AUC or its approval process associated with franchise applications, please contact the AUC directly at 310-4AUC or at info@auc.ab.ca.
The Alberta Utilities Commission is an independent, quasi-judicial regulatory body responsible for making decisions about utility-related applications.
Issued on September 20th, 2024.
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