Apollo Power seeks higher U.S. electricity exports

Summary#

Apollo Power Inc. has applied to the Canada Energy Regulator to increase how much electricity it can export to the United States under permit EPE-495. The company is asking to export up to 1 800 000 MWh per year for the rest of the permit, until May 1, 2033, and the regulator is asking for public comments before deciding.

What it does#

• Asks the regulator to amend permit EPE-495 so Apollo Power Inc. can export up to 1 800 000 MWh of combined firm and interruptible energy each year until May 1, 2033.
• The application was filed on November 7, 2024 under Division 2 of Part 7 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act.
• The Commission of the Canada Energy Regulator is inviting written comments from interested parties. Comments must be filed by December 16, 2024.
• The applicant may respond to submissions by December 31, 2024.
• The Commission specifically asks for views on:
  • the effect of the export on provinces other than the one the electricity comes from; and
  • whether the applicant told Canadian buyers who had declared interest about the quantities available and gave them a fair chance to buy on comparable terms.

Who's affected#

• Apollo Power Inc. (the company making the request).
• Provincial utilities and grid operators that could be affected by cross‑border flows.
• Canadian businesses or organizations that have said they are interested in buying electricity for use in Canada.
• Electricity market participants and traders on both sides of the border.
• Members of the public in provinces that might see changes in supply or prices.

If it is unclear whether you are affected, the application is publicly available on the Canada Energy Regulator website or by emailing info@apollopower.ca.

Why it matters#

• Increasing export limits can change how much electricity is available for use inside Canada and could influence local supply and prices.
• The regulator is asking for input precisely because those possible effects (especially on other provinces) matter for consumers, utilities, and provincial planners.
• This is an application, not a final decision. The regulator will consider public comments before issuing or changing a permit.