He decision for CWNG Phase I and Phase II are now expected in early 2000.

The Transmission administrator for the provincial electrical system completed hearing evidence Oct 8,1999. In the mean time ESBI has been negotiating with interested parties. A decision from the board is expected in the New Year.

The distribution access tariff involving the three investor owned utilities, the cities of Red Deer, Lethbridge, Edmonton, and Calgary is expected in the New Year.

The Nova Gas Transmission Products and Pricing was completed in Calgary October 27. NGTL was bought by Trans Canada Pipeline and now must compete head to head with Alliance pipeline moving Alberta and BC gas to export markets in Canada and the US. A decision is expected in the New Year.

TransAlta and Edmonton Power Corporation have appealed the board’s decision on the 1999/2000 General Tariff Application regarding electricity rates. Refileing and appeal with be dealt with early in the New Year.