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Renewing Your Contract: What to Do When Your Fixed Term Ends
If you signed up for a fixed-rate electricity or natural gas plan with Peace Power, you locked in price stability for a defined period of time. That stability is one of the biggest reasons Albertans choose fixed-rate plans in the first place. But every fixed term has an end date,
When Variable Rates Make Sense and When They Don’t
One of the most common questions we get at Peace Power is whether a variable-rate electricity or natural gas plan is the right fit. The honest answer is that it depends. Variable rates work beautifully for some Alberta households and small businesses, and they punish others. The difference usually has
The Right Temperature Setting for Your Hot Water Tank
Heating water is one of the largest energy expenses in the average Alberta home. After space heating, the hot water tank is typically the second-biggest consumer of natural gas or electricity on your bill, quietly working in the background every hour of every day. The good news is that one
What a “Good” Electricity Rate Looks Like in Alberta Right Now
Many Albertans are asking what a good electricity rate looks like today, especially with ongoing headlines about rising energy costs. Because Alberta operates on a deregulated electricity market, rates can fluctuate frequently and vary between providers. This creates both opportunity and risk for consumers who want to manage their monthly
Spring 2026 Energy Rates in Alberta
As Alberta moves into spring 2026, energy prices remain a major concern for households and businesses. While demand typically softens after winter, ongoing market volatility continues to influence both electricity and natural gas rates across the province. Many energy retailers have responded by increasing their margins, which means customers may
The Big Alberta Energy Providers Are Raising Fees. Peace Power Is Not.
Across Alberta’s deregulated energy market, many major electricity and natural gas retailers have increased their variable rate margins. While wholesale energy prices fluctuate based on supply and demand, the transaction fee added by your retailer is a separate cost. That margin is where customers are starting to feel the difference.