Competitive Rates & Reliability
Through the EasyMax® program, ENMAX Energy has consistently offered products to meet consumers' needs for economy and flexibility. ENMAX Energy offers Albertans the lowest fixed electricity price* for residential and small commercial businesses in the province. ENMAX Energy announced an EasyMax rate increase to eight cents per kWh from seven cents in July 2007. Despite the increase, the EasyMax program continues to enjoy enthusiastic customer response. Fixed or floating price natural gas options based on current market rates are also available.
The commercial and institutional market segment has embraced deregulation within the Alberta electricity market, with approximately 17 licensed retailers competing for customers. ENMAX Energy's Commercial and Institutional team offers a full suite of innovative and risk-differentiated energy products, including electricity, natural gas, renewable energy, and energy management services. More than 17,500 electricity and natural gas C&I customer sites were served by ENMAX Energy at year-end 2007. These customers can choose between an index rate, which is a flow-through of spot market prices for electricity and natural gas, or a fixed price contract. The majority of ENMAX's large C&I customers have entered into contracts for periods greater than four years.
*Based on a comparison of electricity suppliers in Alberta as of May 1, 2008 (Rate Source: Utilities Consumer Advocate www.ucahelps.gov.ab.ca). It compares electricity rates only and does not compare ENMAX Energy’s or any other Alberta electricity supplier’s administration charges. Delivery charges, local access fees and taxes are not included in this rate. All fixed electricity rates are based on a 5-year term. The Regulated Rate fluctuates monthly. Rates subject to change. You can choose any retailer listed at www.ucahelps.gov.ab.ca or at 310-4822. Electricity delivery to your home or business isn’t affected by your choice of retailer.