Direct Energy Regulated Services (DERS) says its default electric rates for December areĀ about 24 per cent higher than the energy rate charged in November.
A typical residential customer consuming 600 kWh per month would see about $27.09 or a 10 per cent increase on their bill compared to last month.
The price breakdown reads:
Rate Class | Market Cost of Electricity (cents/kWh) |
Residential | 21.768 |
Commercial | 21.663 |
Industrial | 21.427 |
Farm (Includes REA) | 21.671 |
Irrigation | 21.208 |
Oil & Gas | 21.499 |
Lighting | 20.415 |
Additionally, consumers may find more information and a list of competitive retailers on the Alberta governmentās customer choice website at: www.ucahelps.gov.ab.ca.