Northern & Eastern Alberta Default Electricity Rate (12.02¢) vs 8.29¢ Fixed | Bright Fire
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Northern & Eastern Alberta Default Electricity Rate vs Bright Fire

The Rate of Last Resort, Alberta’s default electricity rate, is 12.02¢/kWh until December 31, 2026 across most of northern and eastern Alberta, including Grande Prairie, Whitecourt, Fort McMurray, Peace River and Cold Lake. 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)
12.02¢/kWh
  • • Set by the Alberta Utilities Commission
  • • Fixed for Jan 1, 2025 to 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, 12.02¢ default vs 8.29¢ fixed is a 3.73¢/kWh gap. For a typical home using about 600 kWh a month, that works out to roughly $22.40 a month (about $269 a year) on the energy-charge line, based on current posted rates. See our Grande Prairie page for local wires and gas details, or all plans and rates.

Common Questions

What is the default electricity rate in northern and eastern Alberta?+
If you have never chosen a retailer, you are on the regulated default in ATCO Electric's service territory, the Rate of Last Resort, set at 12.02¢/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 3.73¢ below the 12.02¢ default. For a typical home using 600 kWh a month, that is roughly $22.40/month (about $269/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?

Signing up takes as little as 4 minutes. No cancellation fee on residential electricity if you ever change your mind.

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