Make Alberta's Open Energy Market Work for Your Business

Alberta’s energy market is deregulated, which means the province does not set the price you pay for electricity and natural gas, and you are free to choose your own supplier. The catch is that most businesses that never actively make that choice end up on a regulated default rate, which is often higher than the cost of a competitive contract. As your energy broker, we close that gap for you.

We start by reviewing a recent bill to understand how your business actually uses energy, then request pricing from multiple suppliers and bring you competitive options suited to your operation. We explain the contract terms in plain language so the decision always stays yours, and once you choose, we handle the enrolment so you can get back to business.

What We Do for Alberta Businesses

Energy pricing is not one-size-fits-all, and a clear process helps make sure your pricing is accurate, competitive, and matched to how your business actually uses electricity and natural gas.

We review your energy use: You share a recent electricity or natural gas bill, and we review your usage, your meter type, and your business profile so we genuinely understand how you consume energy.
We shop the market: We request pricing from multiple suppliers and gather competitive options suited to your business, so you are not left comparing offers one at a time on your own.
You choose what works for you: We walk you through the offers, explain the contract terms in plain language, and answer your questions, so the decision stays yours and you make it with full clarity.
We handle enrolment: Once you have chosen, we manage the enrolment so the switch is smooth and you can get back to running your business.
How we get paid: We are paid by the supplier when a contract is signed, at no direct cost to your business.

Following a careful process like this means you sign with confidence. You know the pricing was properly compared, you understand the contract terms before you commit, and you can be sure the option you chose genuinely fits your business.

Why Alberta Businesses Work With an Energy Broker

Many Alberta businesses bring in an energy broker to reduce complexity and have a knowledgeable second set of eyes on the parts of a contract that are easy to miss. Alberta’s open market gives you genuine choice, but it also means a wider range of suppliers, contract structures, and terms to keep track of, and the wrong detail in a renewal can quietly cost a business for years.

A broker can help you:

Interpret complex contract language.
Retail energy contracts in Alberta often include indexed pricing components, pass-through clauses, take-or-pay terms, and rider treatments, and small differences in wording can carry meaningful financial consequences across the life of the contract.
Identify provisions that warrant caution.
Some clauses look routine but carry real weight, such as auto-renewal terms, exit fees, and the ways certain costs can be passed through to the customer mid-contract, and a broker knows where to look.
Avoid rushed or unclear renewals.
Many contracts roll forward automatically if no action is taken, often onto less favourable terms, and a broker keeps track of renewal windows so you have time to consider your options rather than being forced into a quick decision.
Confirm that supplier offers align with regulatory expectations.
All competitive retailers in Alberta operate under rules set by the Alberta Utilities Commission, and a broker can confirm that an offer reflects current regulatory requirements and the standards of conduct retailers are held to.
Maintain continuity and oversight in procurement decisions.
Energy decisions made today affect budgets and operations for years afterward, and a broker provides ongoing continuity, so your contract is reviewed, renewed, and managed with the same care over time, not just at the moment of signing.

What to Expect When Requesting an Alberta Energy Review

An energy review with us is a structured conversation focused on clarity. We listen first, ask questions about how your business actually uses energy, and then help assess the options available to you within the bounds of current Alberta regulations and supplier eligibility. There is no pressure to sign anything, and many businesses leave the conversation simply with a better understanding of where they stand.

We typically review:

Your current supplier and contract status.
Many businesses are not entirely sure whether they are on a competitive contract, on the Rate of Last Resort for electricity, or on the Default Rate Tariff for natural gas, and clarity on this is always the first step.
Renewal dates and any auto-renewal provisions.
Knowing when your contract ends and how it renews matters far more than most people realize, since an automatic renewal can quietly lock you into terms that may no longer suit your business.
Recent electricity and natural gas usage.
Looking at a recent bill, or ideally a full year of consumption, gives us an accurate picture of how your business uses energy through the seasons, which is essential for evaluating any pricing offer fairly.
Contract terms that warrant closer attention.
Pass-through clauses, indexed pricing components, exit fees, and rider treatments can all shape what a contract will actually cost over its term, and we point out anything worth a careful second look.
Timing considerations specific to the Alberta market.
Market conditions shift through the year, and so does the value of locking in a fixed rate or staying flexible. We help you think through the timing rather than treating the decision as if every month were the same.

Request an Alberta Commercial Energy Review

If your business operates in Alberta and would like to review your electricity or natural gas supply options, you can request a no-obligation energy review or speak directly with an energy specialist. We will follow up by email unless you tell us otherwise, so the next step is as easy as it should be.

Talk to an Energy Broker

Let’s get you on the best contract for your business.
Whether electricity, natural gas or both, contact us today.

Compliance and disclosure
Western Wholesale Energy acts as an independent energy broker and does not generate or deliver electricity or natural gas. Final pricing, eligibility, and contract terms are determined by third-party suppliers and applicable Alberta regulations. Availability varies by utility territory.