Alberta Power Bills

• Alberta introduces legislation to reduce high power-bill fee surcharge for Calgarians

  Calgary took in $186 million more than expected last year from local access fees while residents had to pay about $240 on average — three times the fee Edmonton residents pay.

  Consumer

  Apr 22
  
• Albertans brace for high August electricity bills

  The hotter it gets, the higher the demand for power. Albertans part of the Regulated Rate Option (RRO) will see their August bills hit an uncomfortable record.

  Consumer

  Aug 1, 2023
  
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• Receive an energy rebate text message? It’s a scam, says Alberta government

  On Wednesday, the Alberta government said it has received reports of people receiving texts telling them to apply for an energy rebate by clicking on a URL.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2022
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• Albertans shocked twice by sky-high power bills caused by ‘estimated’ readings

  Two Albertans are speaking out after getting power bills that were unusually sky-high due to estimated meter readings not actual readings.

  Consumer

  Apr 28, 2022
• Surging commodity prices lead to spike in Alberta utility bills

  Homeowners who haven't locked into fixed contracts for their natural gas and electricity are reporting huge increases in their bills this winter.

  Economy

  Feb 18, 2022
• Alberta introduces Bill 13 to levy fines as way to resolve utility overcharges

  Alberta's energy minister has tabled a bill that would allow electricity and gas providers to be penalized for late billing and overcharging.

  Consumer

  Apr 20, 2018
• Alberta’s transmission system upgrade: Was it worth the price?

  More than $5-billion has been spent building new lines to carry power across the province, and construction has just begun on a new $1.4 billion line linking Fort McMurray to the Capital Region.

  Economy

  Sep 6, 2017