Peace Power is an Alberta-grown energy retailer founded in Grande Prairie in 2012, serving the whole province with a focus on the Peace Region, Edmonton, and Calgary. It's a genuinely local competitor with aggressive headline rates — so this is one of the closest match-ups on our compare list. Here's the honest side-by-side.
| Feature | 🔥 Bright Fire | Peace Power |
|---|---|---|
| Variable / Floating Electricity | Spot + 0.85¢/kWh | Spot + 1.00¢/kWh |
| 1-Year Fixed Electricity | 9.29¢/kWh | 6.69¢/kWh |
| 2-Year Fixed Electricity | 9.29¢/kWh | 7.48¢/kWh |
| 3-Year Fixed Electricity | 10.09¢/kWh | 8.14¢/kWh |
| Electricity Cancellation Fee | $0 - All plans | No cancellation fee advertised (see their terms) |
| Fixed Natural Gas | $4.39/GJ (1-3 yr) | $3.89/GJ (1 yr) |
| Admin Fee | $9.99/mo | $13.99/mo per metered site ($0.72/day on fixed gas) |
| Solar Buyback | 35¢/kWh SMART Solar | No advertised solar buyback program |
| Ownership | Locally owned (Whitecourt, AB) | Alberta-owned (founded in Grande Prairie, 2012) |
| Community Impact | 10% of profits to AB communities | 20% of yearly profits to local community initiatives |
| Switch Time | ~4 minutes online | Quote-based sign-up (request a live quote first) |
Fair is fair: Peace Power's headline fixed rates are lower than ours, and their 20% community pledge is genuinely admirable. Where Bright Fire wins is the total monthly picture — a lower admin fee, a lower variable transaction fee, instant online enrollment, and a 35¢/kWh solar buyback they don't offer. Run your own usage numbers before choosing either of us.
*Competitor rates verified from peacepower.ca in July 2026 and may change; check their website for current pricing. Bright Fire rates as of July 2026.
On headline fixed rates, often yes — their 1-year fixed was 6.69¢/kWh vs our 9.29¢/kWh as of July 2026. But your bill is rate + admin fee + transaction fees: Bright Fire's admin fee is $4/month lower, our variable plan carries a lower transaction fee, and solar homes earn 35¢/kWh on excess exports with SMART Solar. Compare against your actual usage — for some homes Peace Power wins on price, for others Bright Fire's fee structure and solar credit come out ahead.
Yes — this is a rare all-Alberta match-up. Peace Power was founded in Grande Prairie in 2012. Bright Fire is based in Whitecourt and operates as a trade name of Sponsor Energy Inc., a licensed Alberta retailer. Either way your energy dollars stay in the province; we simply think our fee structure and solar program give us the edge.
No. Your electricity and gas are delivered by your local utility (like EPCOR, ENMAX, or ATCO), not your retailer. Switching retailers has zero impact on delivery. Your lights stay on the entire time.
Bright Fire's online enrollment takes about 4 minutes. The actual switch with the utility company typically processes within 1-2 billing cycles. You'll receive confirmation once it's complete.
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