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Alberta Taxpayers to lose $40 million to Electricity Subsidy in July and August

May 22, 2019: the UCP government announces Bill 1, an Act to Repeal the Carbon Tax. Scrapping the carbon tax: July 24, 2019: Minister Savage announces that the move to a Capacity Market will be...

Paying Bills is Hard. Switching is Easy

There’s no doubt that bills are an unfortunate fact of life. We all want the services and products that appeal to us most, but these come at a cost. In Alberta’s deregulated energy market, choosing...

More than $30,000 earned in Cash Back Credits and Rebates by Solar Club Members

More than $30,000 earned in Cash Back Credits and Rebates by Solar Club Members April 7, 2020 Did you know that Alberta is one of the sunniest places in all of Canada? It is estimated that the usable...

In This Together – Utility Deferrals Available to Assist Albertans

We all know someone who has been laid off, seen their work hours cut significantly, or had to shut the doors of their small business because of COVID-19. In response to this, the government has asked...

Consumers on Government Regulated Rate (RRO) are Overpaying for Electricity

Are you overpaying for your electricity? If you are one of the 800,000 consumers currently enrolled on the government’s Regulated Rate Option (RRO) then the answer, unfortunately, is yes. Alberta’s...

Peeling Back the Layers of Alberta’s Regulated Utility Market

We would first like to congratulate the Premier of the province and Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation (AIOC) for the unveiling of the new Cascade Power Project. This was in the news...

Hidden Fees and Taxes on Utility Bills

Some people are still upset with you the government for deregulating Alberta’s electricity industry. Consumers are frustrated with the extra charges included on their monthly utility invoices. Today...

The Deal is Done!!

The deal is done. Direct Energy has been sold to NRG Energy Inc, an American company, headquartered in Ne w Jersey. The finalization of the purchase was announced on January 5, in a very low-key...

Over $1 Million in Value Earned by Solar Club Members in 2020

Solar photovoltaic (PV) technology has come a long way since the first solar panels were installed here in Alberta. What was once a niche technology is now an efficient and easily deployable means of...