Gas & Electricity Options in Edmonton

Edmonton uses the same deregulated Alberta energy system as Calgary, giving homeowners supplier choice while delivery remains regulated.

⚡ Electricity (Power) in Edmonton

Who provides electricity?

Delivery Provider (Fixed):

Retailer (Your choice):
Homeowners choose who sells electricity.

Common retailers:

How electricity billing works

Bills include:

  • Administration fee

  • Energy usage (kWh)

  • Distribution charges

  • Transmission charges

  • Local access fee (City of Edmonton)

  • Taxes and regulatory riders

Electricity pricing options

Regulated Rate Option (RRO)

  • Default floating rate

  • Changes monthly

  • No contract

Fixed Rate Plans

  • Stable pricing for 1–5 years

  • Popular for budgeting stability

Variable Competitive Plans

  • Market-linked pricing

  • Sometimes bundled with gas.

Homeowner options

  • Fixed vs variable pricing

  • Combined gas + electricity plans

  • Equalized monthly billing

  • Online energy tracking tools

🔥 Natural Gas in Edmonton

Who delivers natural gas?

  • ATCO Gas delivers natural gas.

  • Infrastructure and delivery pricing are regulated.

Delivery provider cannot be changed.

Gas supplier choices

Homeowners may purchase gas from:

Gas pricing options

Default regulated rate

  • Monthly floating price.

Fixed-rate contracts

  • Locked pricing for stability.

Retail market plans

  • Bundled utility discounts.

Typical natural gas bill components

  • Monthly basic charge

  • Commodity cost

  • Delivery and transmission fees

  • Carbon charge

  • Municipal franchise fee

What Happens When You Buy and Move Into a Home

Steps:

  1. Select retailer (or stay on default regulated rate).

  2. Open utility account before possession.

  3. Choose billing and pricing options.

  4. Provide possession date.

  5. Confirm meter readings.

Utilities remain active if service already exists.


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