ACE Energy, a nice alternative to ATCO or Enmax.

[skegpro]

Recently signed up a new property on with ACE Energy for both gas and electricity.

It was a good experience, so I just thought I would pass it on as I don't think many people realize this is available.

https://www.acenergy.ca/

 

[Cdnfireman]

Is it any cheaper that the other two?

 

[ABMax24]

Good to hear, and by doing so you also support an Alberta business. I used to have Direct Energy and it was brutal calling the Philippines or wherever to get a billing issue corrected.

I've also used Peace Power, and currently Spot Power which are also Alberta based with good results, and my total bills were still cheaper than Direct Energy. Amazing how a business can offer better service, cheaper rates, and employ locals when they cut out the bureaucratic BS of the large "regulated" energy companies.

 

[skegpro]

Is it any cheaper that the other two?

I think it will be from what I calculated.

It's a cooperative so they take zero profit.

I signed up on the fusion max, so it floats but then is capped.

 

[skegpro]

Good to hear, and by doing so you also support an Alberta business. I used to have Direct Energy and it was brutal calling the Philippines or wherever to get a billing issue corrected.

I've also used Peace Power, and currently Spot Power which are also Alberta based with good results, and my total bills were still cheaper than Direct Energy. Amazing how a business can offer better service, cheaper rates, and employ locals when they cut out the bureaucratic BS of the large "regulated" energy companies.

Yeah it was really refreshing talking to Steve in downtown Calgary, picked up on the second ring.

All signed up in about 15 min.

 

[rsaint]

Were you with a REA for power

 

[skegpro]

Were you with a REA for power

My farm is.

 

[rsaint]

My farm is.

Is the farm the one you switched to ace

 

[skegpro]

Is the farm the one you switched to ace

No I bought a house for my employees in a near by town.
That's the house that I put on ace.

The farm is on a cooperative for both gas and electricity, so my distribution fees are a fraction of what the ATCO distribution fees are, and they do well with gas and electricity pricing.

My neighbor 4 miles away, his farm is forced to be on ATCO distribution, so he is looking to switch to this.

I wouldn't hesitate to give this a try , worst case scenario you save some $$$, look into the fusion plan.

 

[skegpro]

Oh, and if you do sign up for ACE pay for the $25 lifetime membership so when ATCO tries to buy it you can vote no.

ATCO hates REA's and Cooperatives.

 

[kimrick]

If you do sign up.
Tell them Skegpro send you.
He will get a little saving for, refer a friend program.....

Never heard of this before.....
Saving could really add up..

 

[Cdnfireman]

So do they still have all the same distribution fees and REA fees that the other providers do?

 

[skegpro]

So do they still have all the same distribution fees and REA fees that the other providers do?

There is still distribution charges whether it is to ATCO or an REA.

Not sure what you mean by REA fees?

 

[kimrick]

I think he is talking about this ...

Electricity
If your farm is in the service area for a Rural Electrification Association (REA), that local REA will provide power for your farm. REAs operate in rural communities within a specific geographic boundary.


Before you can get electrical service from your local REA, you will have to enter into a Member Service Contract. As a member of an REA, you have a choice in how you purchase your electricity. You can purchase your electricity at the REA’s regulated rate for the amount outlined in a contract, or you can choose an electricity marketer operating in your area. All REA members are free to purchase electricity services from a retailer of their choice.


Regardless of who you buy your services from, if you are a member of your local REA, it will continue to be your wire service provider - the builder and maintainer of your power line.


The Alberta Federation of Rural Electrification Associations (AFREA) website lists the contact information for the member Rural Electrification Associations. The following REAs are not members of the Alberta Federation of Rural Electrification Associations:

https://ucahelps.alberta.ca/farms-utilities-getting-started.aspx

 

[skegpro]

I think he is talking about this ...

Electricity
If your farm is in the service area for a Rural Electrification Association (REA), that local REA will provide power for your farm. REAs operate in rural communities within a specific geographic boundary.


Before you can get electrical service from your local REA, you will have to enter into a Member Service Contract. As a member of an REA, you have a choice in how you purchase your electricity. You can purchase your electricity at the REA’s regulated rate for the amount outlined in a contract, or you can choose an electricity marketer operating in your area. All REA members are free to purchase electricity services from a retailer of their choice.


Regardless of who you buy your services from, if you are a member of your local REA, it will continue to be your wire service provider - the builder and maintainer of your power line.


The Alberta Federation of Rural Electrification Associations (AFREA) website lists the contact information for the member Rural Electrification Associations. The following REAs are not members of the Alberta Federation of Rural Electrification Associations:

https://ucahelps.alberta.ca/farms-utilities-getting-started.aspx

Makes sense.
No way around those fees.