Alberta Utilities

• 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
  
• New Suncor CEO plans to cut costs and create ‘best-in-class’ performance

  The new top boss at Suncor Energy Inc. says he has a sharp focus on cost-cutting as he embarks on the task of improving performance at the oilsands giant.

  Money

  May 9, 2023
  
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• What you need to know about power prices and regulated rates in Alberta

  When it comes to utilities in Alberta, what is the regulated rate option (RRO), what other types of plans are offered, and why should consumers care?

  Consumer

  Mar 31, 2023
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• Natural gas prices down, electricity up in Alberta in February

  The province issued a bulletin, saying February’s default natural gas rate is $3.715 per gigajoule (GJ), well below the $6.50 per GJ triggering rate and January’s $6.446 per GJ.

  Canada

  Jan 27, 2023
• Albertans to get some protection from rising electricity prices

  On Wednesday, the province released details for its electricity price protection plan, placing a temporary price ceiling of 13.5 cents per kWh for January.

  Canada

  Dec 23, 2022
• Alberta consumers face ‘unprecedented’ utility costs

  The regulated rate for power in Alberta has increased by more than 150 per cent in the past 18 months, according to Anova Energy.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2022
• Alberta’s natural gas rebate starts Oct. 1

  According to the Alberta government, the rebates will cover the difference if the natural gas rate from utility providers goes above $6.50/gigajoule on a consumption basis.

  Consumer

  Jun 29, 2022
• Alberta utilities watchdog shuts down company’s offer of ‘refund’ on consumer bills

  "AltaLink's proposal would immediately require ... customers to pay back its 'refund' with interest and carrying charges over the next 46 years," the commission wrote.

  Canada

  May 17, 2022
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• Alberta utility bills expected to remain high throughout 2023

  Energy experts say Albertans can expect to receive high energy bills for the remainder of the year with commodities expected to near or reach record levels.

  Canada

  Feb 1, 2022
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• Albertans to shoulder outstanding gas and power balances from utility deferral program

  Alberta ratepayers will see a slight jump in their gas and utility bills this fall to cover outstanding balances from the province's utility deferral program.

  Canada

  Jul 17, 2021