Calgary residents have access to a wide range of utility providers thanks to Alberta's deregulated electricity and natural gas market. This gives consumers the opportunity to choose providers based on their needs and budget. Here is a detailed overview of the major providers offering electricity, natural gas, and internet services in Calgary.

Electricity and natural gas providers

ENMAX Energy

ENMAX Energy is Calgary's largest electricity provider and a subsidiary of the City of Calgary. As of January 2025, the company became the Rate of Last Resort (ROLR) provider for electricity at a rate of 12.06 cents/kWh. ENMAX offers EasyMax plans with a choice of fixed or floating rates for 1, 3, or 5 years. The fixed rate for electricity is 8.99 cents/kWh for 1 year, and for natural gas, it is $4.59/GJ. The company allows customers to receive one bill for all utilities, including water, sewer, and garbage collection.

ATCO Energy

ATCO Energy is one of the main competitors in the Alberta market, offering both fixed and variable rates for terms ranging from 1 to 5 years. According to the latest information, ATCO offers new customers an electricity rate of 8.88 cents/kWh and natural gas at $3.88/GJ on a 3-year fixed plan. The company also offers the option of adding renewable energy to 25% or 100% of electricity consumption.

Direct Energy Regulated Services (DERS)

Direct Energy serves areas outside Calgary and Edmonton, offering a ROLR rate of 12.02 cents/kWh for 2025-2026. The company provides both regulated and competitive plans for residential and commercial customers.

EPCOR Energy Alberta

EPCOR is the primary supplier in Edmonton but also offers services through its Encor by EPCOR division in other regions of Alberta. The company offers a ROLR rate of 12.01 cents/kWh.

Alternative providers

• Peace Power — An Alberta-based company offering variable rates with no connection or cancellation fees. The company also provides bundled services combining electricity, natural gas, and internet with reduced administrative fees.
• Burst Energy — offers both fixed and variable rates with no long-term contracts. The fixed rate for electricity is 8.23 cents/kWh, and for natural gas, it is $3.95/GJ.
• Spot Power — a Calgary-based company offering competitive rates and a special Solar Club program for solar panel owners. The promotional rate is 6.50 cents/kWh.
• TransAlta — serves primarily large commercial customers with annual consumption of more than 250,000 kWh. Offers indexed, structured block, and fixed plans.
• Just Energy — offers 5-year fixed plans for both electricity and natural gas. Also works with large commercial customers through its Hudson Energy division.

Internet service providers

Major providers

• TELUS — offers PureFibre Internet with speeds up to 5 Gbps in some areas of Calgary. Plans:

• PureFibre Internet 250 — $75/month

• Gigabit Internet — $95/month

• 3 Gigabit Internet — $105/month TV packages also available starting at $115/month.

• Rogers (formerly Shaw) — Xfinity internet plans from 100 Mbps to 2 Gbps:

• Starter (100 Mbps)

• Essentials (250 Mbps)

• Popular (500 Mbps)

• Ultimate (1 Gbps)

Alternative providers

• TekSavvy — speeds from 30 Mbps to 1.5 Gbps, approximately $78 with taxes for a gigabit plan.
• Oxio — plans from 30 Mbps to 1 Gbps:
• 100 Mbps — $57
• 250 Mbps — $65
• 500 Mbps — $75
• 1000 Mbps — $90 First month free with referral code.
• Comwave — speeds up to 1 Gbps starting at $29.95/month. Unlimited usage and Wi-Fi.
• Freedom Mobile — home internet:
• 75 Mbps — $55
• 250 Mbps — $75 Shaw/Rogers network reseller.
• Can-Com — speeds up to 1000 Mbps with no contracts.
• Lightspeed — cable internet up to 1 Gbps for $74.95/month, own fiber optic network in some regions.
• Moby — for residents of apartment buildings and offices, summer internet + TV packages for $70/month.

Bundled services

Echo Energy + Q Wave

Echo Energy offers unique bundled solutions combining electricity, natural gas, and internet from Q Wave. Customers can save up to $63 when they sign up for all three services together, with no administrative fees for 6 months. Internet plans include speeds from 30 to 300 Mbps.

Big WiFi + Big Energy

Big WiFi offers combined energy and internet packages with savings of over $100 per month. Electricity costs 7.79 cents/kWh with a discount, natural gas costs $2.89/GJ, with a 5-year rate guarantee.

Peace Power

Peace Power provides bundled electricity, natural gas, and internet services with reduced administrative fees and special rates for customers who sign up for multiple services at the same time.

Regulated rates and changes in 2025

On January 1, 2025, Alberta introduced a new Rate of Last Resort (ROLR) system, replacing the previous Regulated Rate Option (RRO). The new rates are fixed for two years and are 12.06 cents/kWh for ENMAX customers in Calgary. The city's franchise fee calculation system has also been changed, resulting in a reduction in the average monthly fee from $11.24 to $7.91.

Tips for choosing a provider

When choosing a provider, consider the following factors:

• For energy: Compare fixed and variable rates, taking into account administrative fees. Fixed rates provide stability, while variable rates may be more advantageous when market prices are low.

• For internet: estimate the speed you need based on the number of users and type of use. Many alternative providers offer better prices for the same infrastructure as large companies.

• Bundled services: consider bundling services to get discounts, but compare the total cost with individual providers.

Calgary residents have a wide choice of utility providers, allowing them to find the best solution for their needs and budget. It is important to regularly review and compare the available options, as the market is constantly evolving and new offers are emerging.