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The Real Cost to Power a Hot Tub Year-Round
A hot tub is one of life’s great luxuries—especially after a long Alberta winter day. But before you start budgeting for one (or if you’re already wondering why your bill went up after the install), it’s worth knowing what running a hot tub actually costs in electricity. The answer depends
Understanding Electric Vehicle Charging Costs at Home
If you’re thinking about going electric—or you already have—one of the first questions you’ll ask is: what’s this going to do to my electricity bill? It’s a fair question, and the answer is more manageable than most people expect. Here’s what you actually need to know about EV charging and
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