Federal
Carbon
Tax

On March 15, 2025, the Government of Canada announced changes to the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act that set the carbon tax on natural gas to $0 effective April 1, 2025. This means that after March 31, 2025, the carbon tax will no longer be applied to your natural gas usage. 

Carbon Tax and Your Utility Bill

Apex bills cover roughly a 30-day period, which may span multiple calendar months. This means the bill customers receive in April could include natural gas usage from before March 31, 2025, and the carbon tax will still apply to that usage.   

Carbon tax charges will be applied only to the natural gas usage that takes place up to and including March 31, 2025.  

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Q: Why is the carbon tax being set to zero? 
A: The Government of Canada made the decision to cut the carbon tax to zero as part of an amendment to the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act and Fuel Charge Regulations.  

Q: Will I still see carbon tax charges on my bill? 
A: Yes, you will still see carbon tax charges on your bill for any natural gas usage that takes place up to the end of March 31, 2025. These charges are based on the usage and rates before the change takes effect on April 1, 2025.    

Q: How will this change affect my overall bill? 
A: Starting from April 1, 2025, your natural gas usage will no longer incur carbon tax charges, which should result in a lower overall cost for your natural gas bills.   

Q: Will I see any carbon tax on my bill after April 1, 2025?
A: For most Apex customers, you should no longer see any carbon tax on your bill after April. However, if we are unable to get an actual read of your natural gas usage from March at the time your bill is printed, you may see a small adjustment (from the billed estimate to your actual natural gas consumption in March) on a subsequent bill.  

Q: Who can I contact if I have questions? 
A: Our customer service team is available to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have. Please feel free to reach out to us via phone, email, or through our website. We are here to help and ensure that you have all the information you need.