Apollo Power export permit increase

Summary#

Apollo Power Inc. has applied to the Canada Energy Regulator to change Permit EPE-495 so it can export up to 1 800 000 MWh of electricity per year until May 1, 2033. The request is an application under the Canadian Energy Regulator Act and is not a final decision — the regulator is asking for public input before deciding.

What it does#

• The company filed the application on November 7, 2024 to increase exports of combined firm and interruptible energy to 1 800 000 MWh annually for the permit’s remaining term (until May 1, 2033).
• The Commission of the Canada Energy Regulator is inviting written comments before it issues a permit or moves the file to a licensing process.
• Parties can get the application from the CER website or request a copy from the applicant by emailing info@apollopower.ca.
• The deadline to file written submissions is December 16, 2024. Any answers from the applicant to those submissions must be filed by December 31, 2024.

Who's affected#

• Apollo Power Inc., as the applicant and potential exporter.
• Electricity buyers and sellers in Canada and utilities that trade cross‑border power.
• Provincial governments and electricity market operators, since the Commission specifically asks about effects on provinces other than the one supplying the exported electricity.
• Members of the public or organizations who want to comment — the regulator is seeking their views.

Why it matters#

• Approving larger exports could change how much power stays in Canada, which could affect supply and price in some regions. The exact effect is not stated and is what the regulator wants input on.
• The regulator is checking whether Canadian buyers were told about available quantities and offered a fair chance to buy before exports are increased. That affects fairness and domestic access to electricity.
• This is a consultation step. The application is not approved yet, so public comments can influence the outcome.