Custom Natural Gas Contracts for Western Canadian Businesses
Natural gas is one of the few operating costs that can vary significantly from one billing period to the next, and most businesses simply absorb that variability without realizing they have options. Western Wholesale Energy works with commercial businesses across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba to change that.
In Saskatchewan and Manitoba, we build custom natural gas contracts with a defined supply rate for a set term, structured around how your business actually operates. In Alberta’s deregulated market, we act as your energy broker, reviewing your current arrangement, requesting pricing from multiple suppliers, and presenting competitive options to help you make an informed decision.
Why Natural Gas Bills Can Vary Month to Month
Natural gas bills tend to fluctuate throughout the year, and not always in predictable ways. Most businesses across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba are on their utility’s default supply rate, which the utility can adjust over time. When that adjustment lands during a high-usage month, it compounds on an already larger bill.
Several factors contribute to month-to-month variability:
- Seasonal usage patterns: Heating systems, makeup-air units, and hot-water equipment typically consume more natural gas during the winter months.
- Utility supply rate adjustments: The utility’s default supply rate may change from time to time, affecting the supply portion of the bill.
- Multiple bill components: Delivery, transportation, storage, and regulatory charges can differ slightly from one billing period to the next.
Industries We Serve
We serve more than 45,000 business accounts in Canada across a wide range of industries.
Restaurants & Food Service
Manufacturing & Light Industrial
Multi-Location & Property Management
Automotive & Dealerships
Retail & Grocery
Farms & Agriculture
Don’t see your industry? If your business uses natural gas, we can likely help.
How It Works
You do not need to be a natural gas expert to make a good decision about your contract. Here is how the process works.
- Share your recent natural gas bill: A PDF or photo allows us to review your usage profile and current supply arrangement.
- Review your options: After understanding your business, we present your options with clear explanations of the contract structure and supply rate terms.
- Choose what works for your business: We present your options in plain language, and the decision stays yours.
- We handle the enrolment: Once you have decided, we take care of the paperwork so you can get back to running your business.
