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What to Do with Your Utilities When Moving
Moving to a new home can be exciting, but it also comes with a long to-do list. One of the most important yet often overlooked tasks is managing your utilities. Whether you’re staying in the same city or moving across Alberta, managing your electricity and natural gas accounts ahead of
Understanding Alberta’s Restructured Energy Market (REM)
On August 27, 2025, Alberta’s power sector took a bold step forward. The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) revealed the final design for the Restructured Energy Market (REM). This new framework aims to increase grid reliability, improve affordability, and attract private investment to meet future energy demand. For residents and
Room-by-Room Energy Use Tips
Every room in your home has its own energy demands, and small changes in each space can add up to real savings. By looking at how electricity and gas are used throughout your home, you can find opportunities to cut back without affecting comfort or convenience. These changes do not
Your Family’s Home Energy Habits Impact Your Bill
The way your family uses electricity and gas every day has a major effect on your monthly utility bill. Small, everyday choices, like leaving lights on or running half-full laundry loads, can quietly add up to significant costs. The good news is that with just a few changes to your
Setting Up Utilities in Your New Alberta Home
Moving into a new home is an exciting milestone, but it also comes with a long list of to-dos. One of the most important steps—especially here in Alberta—is setting up your utilities. Whether you’re relocating to Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, or smaller communities across the province, ensuring your electricity and
How Forest Fires and Heat Waves Affect Alberta’s Power Grid
A Challenging Start to Summer in Alberta Alberta’s summer of 2025 has begun with record-breaking heat and an uptick in forest fires across the province. While these events are visible through smoky skies and temperature warnings, their effects reach further—directly impacting the province’s electricity grid. As demand rises and supply