Headline: Comparing Natural Gas and Electricity
Natural gas is more reliable with fewer outages.
Alberta’s natural gas has an important role to play in helping our province through the energy transition. Natural gas is the cleanest fossil fuel, and it’s an abundant, local energy source with existing infrastructure that helps Albertans heat their homes and water in a cost-effective way.
Natural gas rates are significantly lower.
1 GJ of natural gas is the equivalent of 278 kWh of electricity. 1 GJ of natural gas costs $2.462, and the equivalent in electricity costs $27.80.
October 2021
| Regulated Rate | Federal Fuel Charge | Regulated Rate | Comparison | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas Distributor: | $/GJ | $/GJ | ¢/kWh | ¢/kWh | Under $0.02 |
| Apex Utilities Inc. | 2.462 | 2.1025899 | 0.016 | ||
| ATCO Gas | 2.784 | 2.1025899 | 0.018 |
| Regulated Rate | Comparison | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity Distributor: | ¢/kWh | ¢/kWh | Over $0.10 |
| EPCOR Distribution | 10.730 | 10.730 | |
| Fortis Alberta Inc. | 10.527 | 10.527 | |
| Enmax Power Corp. | 10.384 | 10.384 | |
| Atco Electric | 10.658 | 10.658 |
This cost differential is in addition to the reliability provided by your natural gas distribution system compared to the electrical system reliability in Alberta.
