The PlanOffers Canada Energy Blog covers plain-English home energy topics for Canadian consumers — electricity and natural gas basics, how utility bills are structured, and what questions to ask when comparing rates and providers in provinces where choice exists.
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In Alberta, the electricity and natural gas markets allow many residents to choose among competitive retailers (while the wires/pipes remain regulated). If you’re interested, see our Alberta Energy page for more background.
In Ontario, electricity pricing is influenced by a mix of regulated rates, system costs, and policy decisions. Large system events (for example, the Northeast blackout on August 14, 2003) helped highlight grid reliability and planning challenges. Our goal here is to explain terms and bill components in a practical way — without the jargon.
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