Compare electricity rates

Find the electricity rate best for your Alberta home — compare competitive plans from Encor by EPCOR with the regulated Rate of Last Resort.

Your electricity rate options

Looking to start service or switch power providers? You’ve got options!

Encor by EPCOR: competitive electricity plans you can change or cancel anytime, penalty‑free. You can choose a fixed rate, which stays the same for your entire term, or a floating rate, which changes monthly based on Alberta’s energy market.

Rate of Last Resort (RoLR): Alberta’s regulated default electricity rate for customers not on a competitive plan. It has no contract term and is provided by EPCOR as the designated RoLR supplier.

All rates shown are in per kWh unless otherwise noted.

Rate type	5-year plan*	2-year plan*	Set term**
Encor Fixed	10.25¢	8.25¢	-
Encor Floating	3.48¢	3.48¢	-
EPCOR Rate of Last Resort	-	-	12.01¢

^{* Plus a daily administration fee of 32¢ per site.

** (1) A fixed rate applies for a two‑year period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026.

(2) A daily administration fee applies.}

Encor by EPCOR
Rate of Last Resort

Enjoy competitive energy rates from Encor by EPCOR with flexible plans. Choose a fixed rate that stays the same or a floating rate that changes monthly.

Why choose Encor?

Edmonton-based support that understands Alberta’s energy needs
Exclusive customer perks and experiences
Referral rewards for sharing Encor with others
Simple bundling of electricity + natural gas for fewer bills and less hassle

Electricity options

Encor 5-year termChange or cancel anytime, penalty-free

Fixed electricity

Provided by Encor by EPCOR

10.25¢

per kWh*

Floating electricity

Provided by Encor by EPCOR

3.48¢

per kWh**

Encor 2-year termChange or cancel anytime, penalty-free

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Fixed electricity

Provided by Encor by EPCOR

8.25¢

per kWh*

Floating electricity

Provided by Encor by EPCOR

3.48¢

per kWh**

^{* Plus the daily administration fee of 32¢ per site.

** Floating rate posted is based on previous period.}

The Rate of Last Resort is the default electricity rate if you haven’t chosen a competitive plan. It is a regulated rate approved by the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC).

Electricity options

No termCurrent rate period is January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026

Rate of Last Resort

Provided by EPCOR

12.01¢

per kWh*

^{* A daily administration fee applies.}

Customers are free to purchase natural gas services or electricity services from a retailer of their choice. For a list of retailers, visit ucahelps.alberta.ca or call 310-4822 (toll free in Alberta).

Not sure what to choose?

Let's break it down differently:

Competitive rate (Encor by EPCOR)

Fixed or floating options
Comes with a contract (change or cancel anytime)
More flexibility and perks

Rate of Last Resort (RoLR)

Regulated rate is approved by the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC)
The default rate if you aren't on a competitive plan
Rate will be reviewed every 2 years

| HELP CENTRE

Are Encor and EPCOR the same company? Yes and no.

Yes. We are part of the same family and share the same values. We also share the same customer service representatives. So when you call us, you get a one-stop customer service shop.

No. We offer you different services. Check it out:

EPCOR services

Provides water services in the Edmonton area
Offers the Rate of Last Resort for electricity

Encor by EPCOR services

Offers competitive rate plans (fixed or floating) for:
- Electricity
- Natural gas
Offers the option to green your energy

What's it to you? Together, as EPCOR and Encor, we provide you more choice in Alberta's energy market. And more choice, is always a good thing.

In Alberta, you have choice. You can pick if you pay the default price for electricity (Rate of Last Resort) or a competitive rate with a retailer like Encor.

So what's the difference?

Regulated

The regulated Rate of Last Resort is set in two-year periods and does not fluctuate on a monthly basis. This rate is reviewed and approved by the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC).

Competitive

Competitive rates can be fixed or variable and are subject to a contract.

With a competitive retailer like Encor by EPCOR, you pay a deregulated fixed or variable rate.

A fixed rate locks in the rate you pay for energy for a set amount of time. A fixed rate gives you the certainty of a stable electricity price for the term of your energy plan. While the market rises and falls, your price remains the same.

A variable rate, sometimes called floating, changes monthly with market prices. Your bill will rise and fall to reflect market changes.

Check your bill or log in to My Account. If you see “Rate of Last Resort” or “RoLR,” next to the electricity section of your bill, or near your current electricity rate in My Account, you’re on the regulated rate.

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