Direct Energy plans and rates in Alberta, as published a month ago
4 plans, as published on October 9, 2026
Prices from 9 October 2026, 22 days ago. We publish this list at least 30 days late, on purpose. Retailers change their prices often, so some of these have likely changed.
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Direct Energy is a competitive retailer offering electricity and natural gas services for residential, small business, and farm consumers across Alberta.
Direct Energy Regulated Services is a regulated retailer. Direct Energy is a competitive retailer.
The default rate where Direct Energy Regulated Services supplies it
12.02¢ per kWh (1 January 2025 to 31 December 2026) [source]
The default electricity retailer in the ATCO Electric area is Direct Energy Regulated Services. It is also the default natural gas retailer for ATCO Gas.
Energy charge only; delivery and administration charges are extra.
Set by the regulator; a competitive plan is priced by the retailer.
natural gas, ATCO Gas North and South: C$1.458 per GJ (1 October 2026 to 31 October 2026) [source]
Sources: Alberta Utilities Commission: Alberta Utilities Commission, Current gas costs: monthly default supply provider gas rates (Direct Energy Regulated Services - North and South); Utilities Consumer Advocate: Default rates; Alberta Utilities Commission: Decision 29204-D02-2025
Price on Oct 9
2-year fixed rate
Rate: 7.99 ¢/kWh
Price on Oct 9
3-year fixed rate
Rate: 9.49 ¢/kWh
Price on Oct 9
2-year fixed rate
Rate: 4.29 $/GJ
Price on Oct 9
3-year fixed rate
Rate: 4.29 $/GJ