Enabling Energy Rebates for Nearly 2M Albertans

The Utility Commodity Rebate Act would replace the Natural Gas Price Protection Act with new enabling legislation for both electricity and natural gas rebates. If passed, forthcoming regulations under the act will enable an electricity rebate that will benefit more than 1.9 million families, farms and businesses, as well as a natural gas rebate to protect Albertans from high prices next winter.

Quick facts

• The new Utility Commodity Rebate Act replaces the Natural Gas Price Protection Act.
• If passed, the legislation will come into effect upon receiving royal assent to avoid delays.
• Under the electricity rebate, the government will provide relief for the high electricity prices this past winter by issuing electricity rebates of $50 per month for three consecutive months, for a total rebate of $150, for customers whose electricity use is under 250 megawatt hours per year, which covers most residences, farms and small businesses.
• Alberta’s government will work with utilities and regulators to determine exact details, including rebate timing. This includes working to have the rebates applied directly to consumers’ bills.

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