Rates & Rate Riders
AltaGas Utilities rates and riders are approved by the Alberta Utilities Commission and allow us to recover the costs to build, operate and maintain the natural gas distribution system. Costs associated with customer service, billing and collection services are also recovered through our rates. For more information, visit our FAQs and Understanding Your Bill page.
Rate No. 1 – Small General Service
Typically applies to, and is most economical for, residences and small businesses who consume up to 7,816 gigajoules (GJ) per year.
| Effective Date | 1-Jan-20 |
| Fixed Distribution (Base) Charge ($/Day) | $1.410 |
| Default Supply Provider (DSP) Administration Fee ($/Day) | $0.084 |
| Variable Base Energy Charge ($/GJ) | $2.327 |
| Minimum Daily Charge will be the Fixed Base Charge and DSP Admin Fee | |
Rate No. 2 – Optional Large General Service
Typically applies to, and is most economical for, business customers who consume more than 7,816 gigajoules (GJ) per year.
| Effective Date | 1-Jan-20 |
| Fixed Distribution (Base) Charge ($/Day) | $19.054 |
| Default Supply Provider (DSP) Administration Fee ($/Day) | $0.084 |
| Variable Base Energy Charge ($/GJ) | $1.503 |
| Minimum Daily Charge will be the Fixed Base Charge and DSP Admin Fee | |
Rate No. 3 – Optional Demand General Service
Typically applies to, and is most economical for, business customers who consume more than 11,134 gigajoules (GJ) per year.
| Effective Date | 1-Jan-20 |
| Fixed Distribution (Base) Charge ($/Day) | $22.508 |
| Default Supply Provider (DSP) Administration Fee ($/Day) | $0.084 |
| Variable Base Energy Charge ($/GJ) | $0.049 |
| Demand Charge ($/Day/GJ of Billing Demand) | $0.409 |
| Minimum Daily Charge will be the Fixed Base Charge, DSP Admin Fee and Demand Charge | |
Rate No. 4 – Optional Irrigation Pumping Service
Available only to customers for the use of natural gas as a fuel for engines pumping irrigation water between April 1 and October 31.
| Effective Date | 1-Jan-20 |
| Fixed Distribution (Base) Charge ($/Day) | $3.848 |
| Default Supply Provider (DSP) Administration Fee ($/Day) | $0.084 |
| Variable Base Energy Charge ($/GJ) | $1.247 |
| Minimum Daily Charge will be the Fixed Base Charge and DSP Admin Fee | |
1 Applicable Rate Riders
In addition to the rates identified above, each customer bill will also include charges for:
| Effective Date | 1-Apr-20 |
| Rate Rider D - Gas Cost Recovery Rate (GCRR) ($/GJ) | $2.432 |
| Rate Rider G - Third Party Transportation Rate (TPTR) ($/GJ) | $0.402 |
| Effective Date | From | To |
| Rate Rider F - 2020 Deficiency | 1-Jan-20 | 31-Mar-20 |
| Rate Rider F - 2020 Deficiency | 1-Apr-20 | 31-Dec-20 |
Depending on where your gas services are located* you may also be charged:
| Rate Rider A - Franchise Fee | |
| Rate Rider B - Property Tax | |
| *If you currently receive an AltaGas Utilities bill, you may view the Franchise Fee and Property Tax rates applicable to you using the ‘Look Up’ table below. If you are a new customer, Contact Us for more information on rates and rate riders applicable to your service area. |
Look Up: Rate Rider A and Rate Rider B
Enter your four digit area number (found on the top left-hand corner of your bill) to view applicable rate riders.
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Other Charges
AltaGas Utilities charges for other business services not included in the Gas Distribution Service rates. These charges are approved by the Alberta Utilities Commission. View the Special Charges Schedule.