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In Alberta, the electricity system has been deregulated so you can buy from numerous providers. The Utilities Consumer Advocate shows 187[0] different electricity plans available in my city. My currently plan and provider changes rates monthly, but some providers allow you to sign up for 3-year or 5-year fixed-rate plans.

Thanks to deregulation, the electricity rate isn't the only thing you pay for though. There is also a Transmission Charge, Distribution Charge, and Local Access Fee. These are all per-kWh charges and change very rarely.

In October, my electricity rate is $0.10730/kWh, but my total cost is actually $0.16346/kWh plus the per-day charge ($0.202/day). Tomorrow the November rate will be published.

[0] https://ucahelps.alberta.ca/cost-comparison-tool-result.aspx...



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