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    Let’s Be Reasonable: Alberta Electricity Prices in Context

    Comparisons of electricity prices across regions often lack context, which can lead to misleading or inaccurate conclusions. Focusing solely on end user bills overlooks critical underlying factors.

    This article breaks down the main factors underpinning power production and delivery costs in Alberta to provide much needed background and dispel surface-level narratives.

    Understanding Alberta’s Power Costs

    Learn about the real factors behind electricity prices