Edmonton Area Default Electricity Rate vs Bright Fire

Q: How does Bright Fire's fixed rate compare?

Bright Fire's 1-year fixed rate is 8.29¢/kWh, about 3.72¢ below the 12.01¢ default. For a typical home using 600 kWh a month, that is roughly $22/month (about $268/year) less on the energy-charge line. Delivery and admin charges apply on every bill regardless of retailer.

The Rate of Last Resort — Alberta’s default electricity rate — is 12.01¢/kWh until December 31, 2026 across Edmonton and surrounding communities served by EPCOR's wires. Bright Fire’s 1-year fixed rate is 8.29¢/kWh.

Fixed Rate vs the Default Rate

Bright Fire · 1-Year Fixed

8.29¢/kWh

✓ Locked in for 12 months
✓ No cancellation fee on residential electricity
✓ No deposit required*
✓ Admin fee: $9.99/mo

Rate of Last Resort (default)

12.01¢/kWh

• Set by the Alberta Utilities Commission
• Fixed for Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2026
• Applies automatically if you never choose a retailer
• No contract — you can leave anytime

Default (Rate of Last Resort) figures are set by the Alberta Utilities Commission and published by the Utilities Consumer Advocate (ucahelps.alberta.ca); verified monthly. Comparison reflects the electricity energy charge only — delivery and admin charges apply on every bill, whoever you choose.

What the Difference Looks Like

On the energy charge, 12.01¢ default vs 8.29¢ fixed is a 3.72¢/kWh gap. For a typical home using about 600 kWh a month, that works out to roughly $22 a month (about $268 a year) on the energy-charge line, based on current posted rates. See our Edmonton page for local wires and gas details, or all plans and rates.

Common Questions

What is the default electricity rate in the Edmonton area?+

If you have never chosen a retailer, you are on EPCOR Energy's regulated default, the Rate of Last Resort, set at 12.01¢/kWh until December 31, 2026. It applies automatically — no contract, no sign-up.

How does Bright Fire's fixed rate compare?+

Bright Fire's 1-year fixed rate is 8.29¢/kWh, about 3.72¢ below the 12.01¢ default. For a typical home using 600 kWh a month, that is roughly $22/month (about $268/year) less on the energy-charge line. Delivery and admin charges apply on every bill regardless of retailer.

Can I switch off the default rate anytime?+

Yes. The default rate has no contract and no exit fee, and Bright Fire has no cancellation fee on residential electricity, so you stay flexible either way. Your local wires company keeps delivering the power exactly as before.

Why Pay the Default Rate?

Switching takes about five minutes. No cancellation fee on residential electricity if you ever change your mind.

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