Electricity franchise fee 2026 rate application

Notice of application to be filed for approval to amend franchise fee for City of Edmonton and EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc.

Application summary 

EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. (“EDTI”) will file an application with the Alberta Utilities Commission, requesting acknowledgement of the new franchise fee rates for the City of Edmonton. There is no change to the previously approved franchise fee percentage.

The average monthly franchise fee for an average residential customer is forecast to increase by approximately $0.39 per month to approximately $8.33 per month in 2026 from $7.94 per month in 2025. An average residential customer uses about 7,200 kilowatt hours per year.

The franchise fee is charged in accordance with the franchise agreement between the City of Edmonton and EDTI, approved by the Commission in Decision 29644-D01-2025.

You may send your objections, concerns about, or support for the application in writing to EDTI on or before November 30, 2025, at:

EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc.
C/o Public Engagement
Hugh J. Bolton Service Centre
12116 107 Street  T5G 2S7

• Email: powerprojects@epcor.com
• Phone: 780-412-3535

Except for information designated confidential by the Commission, any information or materials, including personal information, that are provided as part of a Commission proceeding will become part of the public record.

If no submissions are received, or if submissions are received from a party not directly affected, or if submissions are frivolous, vexatious or of little merit, the Commission may render a decision on the application without further notice or without a public hearing.

For more information:

• On franchise fees or to receive a copy of the franchise agreement, contact EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. using any of the channels listed above.
• About the AUC or its approval process associated with franchise applications, contact the AUC directly at 310-4AUC or at info@auc.ab.ca. The Alberta Utilities Commission is an independent, quasi-judicial regulatory body responsible for making decisions about utility-related applications.