New rules affecting Calgarians' electricity, natural gas bills coming in 2025
New rules affecting how much you pay for electricity and natural gas are coming into effect sooner than planned.
The City of Calgary will be implementing a quantity-only model for the collection of franchise fees – or local access fees – for electricity and natural gas.
The changes are set to come into effect on Jan. 1, 2025 – two years earlier than originally planned.
Local access fees are paid by companies instead of property taxes. In return, they get access to infrastructure and right of way for power and gas lines.
Those fees are then passed onto taxpayers as part of their monthly power bills.
For years, Calgary based its calculation for the fees on the regulated rate option, which has more than tripled recently.
Now, the city is moving to a simple flat rate that isn’t directly tied to energy prices.
The city says the new “quantity only model” will provide customers with more clarity and predictability on their bills and financially incentivize consumers to reduce their electricity and natural gas usage.
The timeline was accelerated to make sure the city is in compliance with the Utilities Affordability Statutes Amendment Act, which was passed by the Government of Alberta in June.
The City of Calgary says it is working with ENMAX and ATCO to negotiate agreements that incorporate the new model.
Following those negotiations, the proposal will be submitted to the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) for review and approval.
Then, the city will work with ENMAX and ATCO to get the billing changes implemented and notify customers, ahead of the change.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Romeo Dallaire now recovered from severe infection: CTV News Exclusive
Romeo Dallaire is ready to return to public life again this fall after a serious health scare forced the retired lieutenant-general to postpone his cross-country book tour in March.
Quebec village preparing for 370 per cent hike in property taxes
Residents in the small Quebec village of Danford Lake may soon be priced out of their homes, as property valuations and taxes are set to skyrocket.
James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, 'The Lion King' and Darth Vader — has died. He was 93.
'You can't miss Luke Skywalker': Mark Hamill spotted filming in Manitoba town
Star Wars icon Mark Hamill rode through the streets of Stonewall, Man. last month filming scenes atop what looked to be an Army vehicle for the upcoming film adaptation of Stephen King's "The Long Walk."
The iPhone 16, new AirPods and other highlights from Apple's product showcase
Apple squarely shifted its focus toward artificial intelligence with the unveiling of its hotly anticipated iPhone 16 along with a slew of new features coming with the next update to the device’s operating system. While the new phone lineup headlined Monday's showcase, the tech giant also shared updates to its smartwatch and AirPod lineups.
Woman who died in B.C. jail cell had asked to be taken to hospital twice, report shows
A woman who died from drug toxicity while in a B.C. jail cell asked to be taken to hospital twice in the hours after she was taken into custody in a case the province's police watchdog says again raises concerns over the treatment of intoxicated prisoners.
Alberta protesters get 6 1/2-year sentences for roles in Coutts border blockade
One of two men sentenced Monday to 6 1/2 years for firearms violations and mischief at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., says the time he has already spent behind bars has changed him and his "solemn weapon” is now love.
Gaudreau brothers are mourned by the hockey community, family and friends as 'linemates forever'
She eulogized John Gaudreau through tears that would not be held back, her stories punctuated by sniffles, even an occasional laugh about falling in love with a young man with a mohawk, and the immeasurable heartbreak over a life that ended “way too soon.” Meredith Gaudreau had more to share about her husband than tales of his modest start on ice and rise to NHL stardom — their family of four was soon to become five; she recently revealed to John he would be a father again.
BREAKING 'Peter Nygard is a sexual predator:' Former fashion mogul sentenced to 11 years in prison
Former Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard has been sentenced to 11 years in prison. The sentence was handed to Nygard, 83, by Ontario Superior Court Justice Robert Goldstein in Toronto on Monday. Last November, a jury found Nygard guilty of four counts of sexual assault following a six-week trial.