Rates
Apex Utilities distribution rates and riders are approved by the Alberta Utilities Commission and allow us to recover the costs to build, operate, and maintain the natural gas distribution system. For more information, visit our FAQs and Understanding Your Invoice pages.
Distribution Rate Details
Typically applies to and is most economical for residences and small businesses who consume up to 7,839 gigajoules (GJ) per year.
| Charges | Effective Date | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Distribution Charges | ||
| Fixed Delivery Charge ($/Day) | 1-Jan-2025 1-Jan-2026 |
$1.810 $1.877 |
| Variable Delivery Charge ($/GJ) | 1-Jan-2025 1-Jan-2026 |
$2.984 $3.095 |
| Additional Rate Riders | ||
| Third-Party Transportation Rate (Rider G) ($/GJ) | 1-Dec-2025 1-Jan-2026 |
$0.492 $0.869 |
| Load Balancing Deferral Account (Rider L) ($/GJ) | 1-May-2025 | $0.172 |
| Franchise Fee (Rider A) | Varies | See Rider A Schedule |
| Property Tax (Rider B) | 1-Apr-2025 | See Rider B Schedule |
Depending on where your natural gas services are located, you may be charged a Franchise Fee (Rate Rider A) and/or Property Tax (Rate Rider B).
- Franchise Fees (Rider A) are fees levied by and paid in full to your municipality.
- Property Taxes (Rider B) are taxes and fees levied by and paid in full to your municipality or other third party.
You may view the applicable Franchise Fee and Property Tax rates using the ‘Look Up’ table below.
Typically applies to and is most economical for business customers who consume more than 7,839 gigajoules (GJ) per year.
| Charges | Effective Date | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Distribution Charges | ||
| Fixed Delivery Charge ($/Day) | 1-Jan-2025 1-Jan-2026 |
$25.428 $25.352 |
| Variable Delivery Charge ($/GJ) | 1-Jan-2025 1-Jan-2026 |
$2.008 $2.002 |
| Additional Rate Riders | ||
| Third-Party Transportation Rate (Rider G) ($/GJ) | 1-Dec-2025 1-Jan-2026 |
$0.492 $0.869 |
| Load Balancing Deferral Account (Rider L) ($/GJ) | 1-May-2025 | $0.162 |
| Franchise Fee (Rider A) | Varies | See Rider A Schedule |
| Property Tax (Rider B) | 1-Apr-2025 | See Rider B Schedule |
Depending on where your natural gas services are located, you may be charged a Franchise Fee (Rate Rider A) and/or Property Tax (Rate Rider B).
- Franchise Fees (Rider A) are fees levied by and paid in full to your municipality.
- Property Taxes (Rider B) are taxes and fees levied by and paid in full to your municipality or other third party.
You may view the applicable Franchise Fee and Property Tax rates using the ‘Look Up’ table below.
Typically applies to and is most economical for business customers who consume more than 8,071 gigajoules (GJ) per year.
| Charges | Effective Date | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Distribution Charges | ||
| Fixed Delivery Charge ($/Day) | 1-Jan-2025 1-Jan-2026 |
$23.830 $24.521 |
| Variable Delivery Charge ($/GJ) | 1-Jan-2025 1-Jan-2026 |
$0.052 $0.054 |
| Demand Charge ($/Day/GJ of Billing Demand) | 1-Jan-2025 1-Jan-2026 |
$0.433 $0.446 |
| Additional Rate Riders | ||
| Third-Party Transportation Rate (Rider G) ($/GJ) | 1-Dec-2025 1-Jan-2026 |
$0.492 $0.869 |
| Load Balancing Deferral Account (Rider L) ($/GJ) | 1-May-2025 | $0.154 |
| Franchise Fee (Rider A) | Varies | See Rider A Schedule |
| Property Tax (Rider B) | 1-Apr-2025 | See Rider B Schedule |
Depending on where your natural gas services are located, you may be charged a Franchise Fee (Rate Rider A) and/or Property Tax (Rate Rider B).
- Franchise Fees (Rider A) are fees levied by and paid in full to your municipality.
- Property Taxes (Rider B) are taxes and fees levied by and paid in full to your municipality or other third party.
You may view the applicable Franchise Fee and Property Tax rates using the ‘Look Up’ table below.
Available only to customers for the use of natural gas as a fuel for engines pumping irrigation water between April 1 and October 31.
| Charges | Effective Date | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Distribution Charges | ||
| Fixed Delivery Charge ($/Day) | 1-Jan-2025 1-Jan-2026 |
$5.653 $6.083 |
| Variable Delivery Charge ($/GJ) | 1-Jan-2025 1-Jan-2026 |
$1.831 $1.970 |
| Additional Rate Riders | ||
| Third-Party Transportation Rate (Rider G) ($/GJ) | 1-Dec-2025 1-Jan-2026 |
$0.492 $0.869 |
| Load Balancing Deferral Account (Rider L) ($/GJ) | 1-May-2025 | $0.105 |
| Franchise Fee (Rider A) | Varies | See Rider A Schedule |
| Property Tax (Rider B) | 1-Apr-2025 | See Rider B Schedule |
Depending on where your natural gas services are located, you may be charged a Franchise Fee (Rate Rider A) and/or Property Tax (Rate Rider B).
- Franchise Fees (Rider A) are fees levied by and paid in full to your municipality.
- Property Taxes (Rider B) are taxes and fees levied by and paid in full to your municipality or other third party.
You may view the applicable Franchise Fee and Property Tax rates using the ‘Look Up’ table below.
Apex Utilities charges for other business services not included in the Gas Distribution Service rates. These charges are approved by the Alberta Utilities Commission. View the 2025 Special Charges Schedule / 2026 Special Charges Schedule.
Energy Rate Details
Applicable to customers who purchase natural gas from Apex Utilities.
| Charges | Effective Date | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Charges | ||
| Gas Cost (Rider D) ($/GJ) | 1-Dec-2025 1-Jan-2026 |
$3.008 $3.419 |
| Administration Fee ($/Day) | 1-Jan-2025 1-Jan-2026 |
$0.114 $0.118 |
Rate Schedules & History
| Rate 1 | 2025 Schedule 2026 Schedule |
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| Rate 2 | 2025 Schedule 2026 Schedule |
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| Rate 3 | 2025 Schedule 2026 Schedule |
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| Rate 4 | 2025 Schedule 2026 Schedule |
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| Rider D – Gas Cost | Dec 2025 Schedule Jan 2026 Schedule |
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| Rider G – Third-Party Transportation | Dec 2025 Schedule Jan 2026 Schedule |
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| Rider L – Load Balancing Deferral Account | Schedule | |
| Rider A – Franchise Fee | Schedule | |
| Rider B – Property Tax | Schedule |
Rate Rider A and Rate Rider B Look Up
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| Muncipality1: | |
| District: | |
| Rate Rider A – Franchise Fee | |
| Rate: | |
| Effective Date2: | |
| Rate Rider B – Property Tax | |
| Rate: | |
| Effective Date2: | |
Enter your four digit area number (found on the bottom left-hand corner of your bill) to view applicable rate riders.
- Most Franchise Fees are applied only to the gas distribution charges on your bill. Gas distribution charges include the fixed charges, variable energy charges, demand charge (where applicable), and exclude the gas cost. However, some municipalities also apply the Franchise Fee to gas costs. If your municipality applies the Franchise Fee to gas costs, an asterisk (*) appears beside the municipality name.
- Any bill rendered on or after the effective date is subject to the corresponding rate.
