Electricity rates in Edmonton are about to move again. On October 6, Edmonton City Council voted 8–5 to raise the electricity distribution franchise fee from 17.65% to 19.4%, effective January 1, 2027. Major commercial entities—such as high-rise office towers, large non-profits, and entertainment complexes—face average monthly increases estimated at nearly $10,000 ($120,000+ annually). Post-secondary institutions are among the hardest hit, bracing for increases approaching $

Utilities are a significant part of business operating expenses. Many businesses in Alberta may be overpaying for electricity and natural gas without knowing it. How can you identify where you may be overpaying and build an effective energy management strategy to optimize your bottom line? Let 8760 guide you through the complexity of your energy bill and identify potential savings opportunities.

Whether you run a large commercial operation, own a small business, or manage a household budget, this article is for you. Alberta's deregulated energy market gives every type of consumer — large commercial, small business, and residential — the same fundamental choice: fixed or floating rates. Understanding the difference is the first step to making an informed decision, no matter the size of your energy bill.

8760 has released its Small Business Energy Program rate update for Alberta, effective September 1, 2026, with fixed electricity and natural gas options now listed for one-year, three-year, and five-year terms.

Managing utility costs across 1, 3, or 10+ commercial electricity and natural gas sites requires serious time and strategy to avoid overpaying. In Alberta's deregulated energy market, large commercial consumers can leverage competitive retailer options to uncover savings, manage risk, and secure stronger long-term contracts.

8760 works closely with large commercial energy clients to understand their operational requirements and build tailored procurement strategies. Even if you are currently locked into a contract, we add immediate value by planning ahead—analyzing market conditions, preparing renewal strategies, and negotiating with energy retailers at the optimal time. Whether your strategy calls for fixed, floating, or blended pricing, we help you plan with absolute confidence.

Most commercial clients focus primarily on the top portion of their energy bill—the raw commodity rates. However, significant savings opportunities are often hidden inside the regulated portion of your bill: the delivery charges. While you cannot shop for a "better delivery rate" for natural gas and electricity, these delivery charges are regulated but may not be optimized. We save millions annually for our clients through delivery charge reviews.

8760 has been a trusted energy expense management partner for Alberta businesses for over 20 years. We build long-term relationships with our clients, delivering data-driven solutions in utility bill management. By leveraging the collective volume of over 30,000 energy sites managed in our portfolio, we negotiate stronger energy pricing through aggregated buying power. We are proud to serve as the dedicated energy partner for over 140 Tim Hortons franchises in Alberta.

While you catch some summer sun, we are working hard all 8760 hours of the year to help you spend less on Utilities, Card Acceptance, and Cellular Services. Here are our top June highlights to help optimize your expenses: 📉 Energy Rates: Our Home Energy program dropped to 7.08¢/kWh for electricity—our lowest rate this year! 🏢 Commercial Energy: we manage over 30,000 commercial sites across Alberta and we use this volume and expertise to negotiate better pricing for large

8760 goes beyond the price per kWh. We provide total transparency into the whole bill including margins and fees retailers charge, giving you absolute control over your utility strategy. Strategy + Control = Optimization. Experience the 360 degree approach to energy management.