Miscellaneous 

Who regulates ENMAX?

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Who regulates ENMAX?

The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC)
The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) regulates Alberta’s utilities, including ENMAX Power Corporation, to ensure that customers receive safe and reliable service at just and reasonable rates.

Is ENMAX a regulated utility?

ENMAX Power is fully regulated by the Alberta Utilities Commission, and its services are limited to the City of Calgary boundaries. ENMAX Power has a long-term franchise agreement in place that governs this service, and ENMAX Power also collects the City of Calgary’s local access fee on its behalf.

Who provides electricity in Calgary?

ENMAX Energy is the RRO provider for Calgary, while Direct Energy Regulated Services is the regulated retailer of electricity in the area.

What is the difference between ENMAX and Direct Energy?

ENMAX vs Direct Energy: Compare electricity offers ENMAX’s EasyMax product includes both a fixed (7.79 ¢/kWh) electricity rate and a floating rate option, whereas Direct Energy Alberta offers only fixed rate options for electricity.

Who regulates epcor?

Alberta GP Inc.
​EPCOR Energy Alberta GP Inc. is the regulated rate provider that provides billing and supplies electricity services for customers, in the EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. and FortisAlberta Inc. distribution territoires, that have not signed a contract with a competitive retailer.

Why is enmax bill so high?

Information on the Enmax website said there were other factors in the increased rates, aside from seasonal changes. Primarily, it was the removal of the Alberta electricity price cap, as well as the federal carbon tax. The former being a point of interest in a recent NDP press event that took place in Calgary.

Is Atco cheaper than ENMAX?

Is ATCO cheaper than ENMAX? ATCO’s prices are dependent on your monthly consumption—whether you have low, mid, or high-use—while ENMAX has consistent prices regardless of monthly consumption. Considering additional transmission, delivery, and admin fees, ENMAX’s rates are only a few dollars less than Atco’s prices.

Why is ENMAX bill so high?

What’s the best gas and electric supplier?

Which companies scored the highest for overall customer satisfaction?

  • Outfox the Market. The best energy supplier for 2021 as rated by customers is Outfox the Market.
  • Octopus Energy.
  • Avro Energy.
  • People’s Energy.
  • Pure Planet.
  • Npower.
  • Scottish Power.
  • SSE.

Is Alberta electricity regulated?

Alberta’s electricity transmission and distribution systems remain fully regulated; rates for these services are set through regulation. Retail sales of electricity in the province are partly deregulated. Consumers can shop for electricity to choose a retail electricity provider that best meets their needs.

How can I reduce my ENMAX bill?

Create some shade. Create your own shade by closing blinds and drapes on windows that face directly into the sun. By limiting the sun’s radiant heat, you can lessen your use of fans, air conditioners or cold baths.