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Why should I switch to regulated natural gas?

Over the past year, the regulated natural gas rate in Alberta has dropped significantly and is forecasted to remain low in 2025! Find out how you can benefit from it.
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What are transmission and distribution fees for?

Find out who sets these fees and what it pays for.
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Why is my energy bill higher in the winter?

Just like the weather, your bill also changes according to the season. If you've noticed an increase in your energy costs during winter, here are some of the reasons why.
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Are Alberta electricity rates going down?

While electricity prices hit all-time highs in Alberta in 2023, it stabilized in 2024 and is forecasted to remain low in 2025. Find out why electricity rates in Alberta have finally decreased.
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Why are electricity rates in Alberta higher than ever?

In 2023, Alberta's electricity regulated rate option (RRO) hit all-time highs due to changes in market conditions and global events. Find out why.
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How are power and energy measured?

Understanding how power and energy are measured doesn't have to be complex. Read our guide to easily understand the units energy is measured in.
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What's the difference between kW vs. kWh?

Learn the key difference between a kilowatt (kW) and a kilowatt-hour (kWh) and what they mean on your energy bill.
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Joules, gigajoules and your energy bill

Learn about joules and gigajoules in our simple guide. Better understand your energy bill today!
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How regulated natural gas prices are set

Learn about the Alberta Natural Gas market and how it effects you.
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Glossary of electricity and natural gas terms

Learn more about the terms used in your electricity and natural gas bill.
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Who are the major players in Alberta's energy market?

Get an insight into the gas and electricity markets in Alberta.
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Energy deregulation in Alberta

An overview of how the current Alberta energy market evolved and how it affects consumers and businesses today.
Read article

Why should I switch to regulated natural gas?

Over the past year, the regulated natural gas rate in Alberta has dropped significantly and is forecasted to remain low in 2025! Find out how you can benefit from it.
Read article

What are transmission and distribution fees for?

Find out who sets these fees and what it pays for.
Read article

Why is my energy bill higher in the winter?

Just like the weather, your bill also changes according to the season. If you've noticed an increase in your energy costs during winter, here are some of the reasons why.
Read article

Are Alberta electricity rates going down?

While electricity prices hit all-time highs in Alberta in 2023, it stabilized in 2024 and is forecasted to remain low in 2025. Find out why electricity rates in Alberta have finally decreased.
Read article

Why are electricity rates in Alberta higher than ever?

In 2023, Alberta's electricity regulated rate option (RRO) hit all-time highs due to changes in market conditions and global events. Find out why.
Read article

How are power and energy measured?

Understanding how power and energy are measured doesn't have to be complex. Read our guide to easily understand the units energy is measured in.
Read article

What's the difference between kW vs. kWh?

Learn the key difference between a kilowatt (kW) and a kilowatt-hour (kWh) and what they mean on your energy bill.
Read article

Joules, gigajoules and your energy bill

Learn about joules and gigajoules in our simple guide. Better understand your energy bill today!
Read article

How regulated natural gas prices are set

Learn about the Alberta Natural Gas market and how it effects you.
Read article

Glossary of electricity and natural gas terms

Learn more about the terms used in your electricity and natural gas bill.
Read article

Who are the major players in Alberta's energy market?

Get an insight into the gas and electricity markets in Alberta.
Read article

Energy deregulation in Alberta

An overview of how the current Alberta energy market evolved and how it affects consumers and businesses today.
Read article

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