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Albertans have three choices when selecting an electricity plan: fixed, floating, or regulated rates. Each rate type can have a different impact on your electricity bill, so it is important to pick one that suits your energy needs and your budget.

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As the Rate of Last Resort continues in its first 2-year term, it can be helpful to see how it compares to competitive rates.

As of March 2026, the RoLR has been higher than most fixed and floating rates in Alberta. For example, the floating rate average (¢4.225/kWh) in March 2026 was 62% lower than the RoLR average (11.323¢/kWh). The March 2026 fixed rate average (¢8.505/kWh) was 28% lower than the RoLR average for the month.

The RoLR is more stable and predictable than the previous Regulated Rate Option, which was prone to price swings and changed every month. However, customers can see greater savings by signing up for a competitive electricity plan.
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The growth of renewable energy sources in Alberta has had a significant impact on electricity-related emissions. Its intensity was 0.39 tCO2e/MWh in 2025 compared to 0.81 tCO2e/MWh in 2015 - a decline of 52%. After phasing out coal, the province's primary power source is currently natural gas.

To learn about the energy sources in Alberta and other provinces, check our full guide here:

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The Main Electricity Sources in Canada by Province Electricity generation in Canada: From hydro to solar power, learn what are the main sources of electricity for each Canadian province.

Here are some notable insights from the Q4 2025 MSA report🔎

⚡On December 11, 2025, Alberta set a new record demand for electricity at 12,785 MW. This is 401 MW higher than the prior record. Demand in December was high due to increased oilsands production and cold weather. The prior records were also surpassed 35 times, even during mild weather conditions.

💲The average pool price in 2025 was $43.68/MWh, 30% less than in 2024 and the lowest annual pool price since 2017. January 2025 saw the lowest monthly average at $30.36/MWh. The lower pool prices were largely driven by increased gas generation from Cascade and Suncor’s Base Plant, along with greater wind and solar generation.

🏭In 2025, the average carbon emissions intensity was 0.39 tCO2e/MWh, a decline of 5% compared to 2024 and 52% lower than in 2015. The reduction was largely due to coal generation being retired or converted to natural gas, plus the increase in renewable generation

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Floating electricity rates in Alberta have been significantly lower than fixed rates and the Rate of Last Resort. For example, the floating rate average for January 2026 was ¢5.922/kWh, 34% lower than the fixed-rate average of ¢8.402/kWh and 67% lower than the RoLR average of ¢12.03/kWh.

Some of the reasons for lower floating rates include new generation plants coming online, along with new renewable generation. The new generation mix has been able to meet provincial power demand and keep prices low.

While floating rates can have lower prices, they are subject to price spikes. Customers should be prepared for fluctuations when signing up for a variable rate. These plans are ideal for consumers with a higher risk tolerance

If you are looking to sign up for a floating rate, most retailers allow you to switch plans or switch retailers at any time without cancellation fees. Double-check with your energy retailer on their cancellation policy.

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It has been one year since the Rate of Last Resort launched in Alberta in January 2025. In that time, RoLR prices have remained stable and have not increased. And when compared to the former RRO, the RoLR has been more affordable and less volatile.

However, the RoLR has been higher than several current fixed and floating rate plans. For example, the RoLR 2025 average of 12.03¢/kWh was 41% higher than the 13-month fixed rate average of 8.49 ¢/kWh.

Entering 2026, the Rate of Last Resort is set to remain around 12¢/kWh. This is still higher than many competitive plans.

Read our in-depth review of the Rate of Last Resort here: https://loom.ly/jCH7v-U

Alberta’s Rate of Last Resort a Year Later: A Full Recap How the RoLR compares to other plans after the first year In November 2024, the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) announced that the Regulated Rate Option (RRO) for electricity would be effectively replaced in January 2025 by the Rate of Last Resort (RoLR). The main idea was to switch from RRO’...

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On December 11, 2025, a new peak electricity demand record was set in Alberta at 12,785 MW. This was 401 MW greater than the previous record set on January 11, 2024, at 12,384 MW, a 3.2% increase. The high demand was largely due to cold temperatures driving increased electricity usage.

Despite the new demand record, grid conditions remained stable thanks to supply from gas-fired and wind generation.

Stay tuned to EnergyRates.ca for updates on this developing story.

On November 25, 2025, the Alberta government announced new legislation that incentivizes data centres to generate their own power. The proposed Bill 8, the Utilities Statuses Amendment Act, would prioritize data centres that use their own generation, accelerating the approval process and supporting their connection to the grid. If passed, Bill 8 would help Alberta add data centres to the grid while maintaining reliability for residents.

Alberta has seen an increase in data centre proposals in 2025, with 29 as of November 2025. The total demand from the proposed projects significantly exceeds the province’s available electricity generation capacity. In June 2025, the province allocated 1.2 GW for new large-load data centres until 2028. However, proposed projects would demand 16 GW combined.

Stay tuned to EnergyRates.ca for further updates on this developing story.

According to analysis by the Business Renewables Centre-Canada, Alberta municipalities collected almost $70.7 million in revenue from renewable energy projects in 2025. This is 30% more than the $54 million collected in 2024.

All projects that generated revenue for municipalities were started, approved, and constructed before the Alberta government moratorium on new renewable energy projects, which began in August 2023 and ended in February 2024.

Analysis of the AESO’s project queue shows potential for further revenue. BRC-Canada states 21 more municipalities could receive more than $76 million from projects currently in development.

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Renewable Energy in Canada - A Summary In 2023, renewable energy in Canada made significant strides. According to the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA), the renewable energy sector grew by 11.2% from the previous year. However, progress ultimately fell short of the trajectory needed to meet Canada’s net-zero targets fo...