Rates
Regulated Electricity Rate
Regulated rates are the ‘default’ rates charged by your local power grid operator for your energy supply. If you have not entered into an energy contract, then by default you are on the Regulated Rate.
The regulated rate you see on your bill is designed to provide a fair price that reflects the real cost of electricity, while also protecting you from sudden price jumps.
Distribution Services Tariff
West Wetaskiwin REA (WWREA) membership owns the distribution system that services the rural area within the REA’s service area boundaries and is governed by an elected Board of Directors (fellow members) that establishes annual distribution rates. Annual distribution service tariffs are set to ensure the long term success and viability of the REA. WWREA does not establish transmission rates or electricity rates. For a copy of the current distribution tariff click the button below.
Electricity Provision in the West Wetaskiwin REA Services Area
The following options are available to members of the West Wetaskiwin REA. If you are not signed up with a retailer serving the West Wetaskiwin REA service area, then you automatically default to the RRO which fluctuates on a monthly basis.
REGULATED RATE OPTION (RRO)
The RRO is a monthly default electricity rate automatically provided to all eligible customers who have not entered into a contract with a competitive retailer. It is important to understand that the RRO is not a ‘regulated’ rate rather it is reflective of the current price to purchase electricity and it may increase or decrease at will. Anyone who consumes less than 250,000 kilowatt hours per year is eligible for the RRO.
CONTRACTS
If you wish to sign a contract you may contact the current electricity retailers serving our area and offering contracts. See below for a current list of electricity providers. West Wetaskiwin REA encourages members who are considering electricity contracts to ensure that you understand the terms and conditions, as they are not consistent with every company. If you want additional information, contact the Utilities Consumer Advocate (toll-free: 310-4822 or www.ucahelps.alberta.ca).
Your electrical distribution system provider will always be the West Wetaskiwin REA, regardless of who supplies your electricity. Members will not be disadvantaged in any way based on their retailer choice.
Members are free to purchase natural gas services or electricity services from a retailer of their choice.
For a list of energy retailers, contact the Utilities Consumer Advocate:
In Alberta, dial 310-4-UCA (310-4822) or www.ucahelps.alberta.ca.
Electricity Provision Serving The West Wetaskiwin REA Membership
REGULATED RATE PROVIDER
Battle River Power Coop is the regulated rate supplier to West Wetaskiwin Rural Electrification Association Ltd. members.
REGULATED RATE OPTION (RRO) HISTORY
| 2022 | June 2022 | $0.13531/kWh | July 2022 | $0.13531/kWh |
| August 2022 | $0.17034/kWh | September 2022 | $0.17034/kWh | |
| October 2022 | $0.22443/kWh | November 2022 | $0.22443/kWh | |
| December 2022 | $0.25149/kWh | January 2023 | $0.25149/kWh | |
| 2023 | February 2023 | $0.13500/kWh | March 2023 | $0.13500/kWh |
| April 2023 | $0.15633/kWh | May 2023 | $0.15633/kWh | |
| June 2023 | $0.19239/kWh | July 2023 | $0.19239/kWh | |
| August 2023 | $0.30026/kWh | September 2023 | $0.30026/kWh | |
| October 2023 | $0.15271/kWh | November 2023 | $0.15271/kWh | |
| December 2023 | $0.18339/kWh | January 2024 | $0.18339/kWh | |
| February 2024 | $0.15338/kWh | March 2024 | $0.10409/kWh | |
| April 2024 | $0.11050/kWh | May 2024 | $0.09958/kWh | |
| 2024 | June 2024 | $0.10182/kWh | July 2024 | $0.13178/kWh |
| August 2024 | $0.14095/kWh | September 2024 | $0.12444/kWh | |
| October 2024 | $0.11766 per kWh | |||
ELECTRICITY PROVIDERS
You have a choice of who supplies your energy.
You can obtain power from West Wetaskiwin REA at the regulated rate, or you can shop for electricity from the list of retailers below.
You are not disadvantaged in any way because of your choice. We’ll still support your power grid and keep it working no matter who supplies your electricity.
The following retailers/electricity providers* offer retail energy services to West Wetaskiwin Rural Electrification Association Ltd. and are not affiliated with West Wetaskiwin REA.
Retail (Non-RRO) Electricity Providers for WWREA (as of January 6, 2022):
- Active Business Services
- Abode Energy
- Acorn Energy
- Adagio Energy
- Abode Energy
- Alberta Cooperative Energy
- Alberta Utility Source
- Bow Valley Power
- Brighter Futures Energy
- Camrose Energy
- Direct Energy
- Echo Energy
- EMCO Energy
- Fluent Utilities
- Foothills Energy Co-Op
- Get Energy
- Hudson Energy
- Link Energy
- Mountain View Power
- Newgen Energy
- Park Power
- Ridge Utilities
- Sandstone Energy
- Solarmax Power
- Spot Power
- Tassa Energy
- TransAlta Corporation
- Utility Net
- Utility Networks & Partners Inc.
- Vector Energy
- Wetaskiwin Power
- Wholesale Power
- Xoom Energy Canada ULC
*Note this list is subject to change.