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RRO Energy Rates

What is the RRO?

As a Regulated Retailer, EPCOR provides the Regulated Rate Option (RRO). The RRO is a government approved rate that is available to residential, farm, irrigation, and small commercial customers that consume less than 250,000 kWh/year. The new RRO regulates that the energy charge be set monthly with a blend of long term and month ahead energy purchases.

RRO Rates:

	Apr 2010 (¢/kWh)	May 2010 (¢/kWh)	June 2010 (¢/kWh)	July 2010 (¢/kWh)	August 2010 (¢/kWh)	September 2010 (¢/kWh)
City of Edmonton Customers
Residential	5.471	6.338	7.367	8.718	8.303	6.687
Commercial < 50 kVA	5.471	6.338	7.367	8.718	8.303	6.687
Commercial > 50 kVA	5.471	6.338	7.367	8.718	8.303	6.687
Security Lights	3.942	3.794	3.136	4.450	4.726	3.761
FortisAlberta Customers
Residential	5.473	6.333	7.343	8.723	8.309	6.653
Small Commercial	5.469	6.328	7.337	8.715	8.303	6.647
Lighting	4.000	4.039	3.504	4.771	5.118	3.888
Farm	5.565	6.441	7.469	8.873	8.452	6.766
Irrigation	5.250	6.006	6.842	8.215	7.809	6.173
Oil and Gas	5.499	6.289	7.158	8.602	8.175	6.455

Frequently Asked Questions about the RRO

What is the RRO?
As a Regulated Retailer, EPCOR provides the Regulated Rate Option (RRO). The RRO is a government approved rate that is available to residential, farm, irrigation, and small commercial customers that consume less than 250,000 kWh/year. The new RRO regulates that the energy charge be set monthly with a blend of long term and month ahead energy purchases.

Who approves or regulates the RRO?
The AUC approves how EPCOR purchases energy for the RRO and the monthly RRO rates.

How does EPCOR purchase electricity for the RRO?
EPCOR purchases electricity for the RRO based on a plan approved by the AUC. The plan was developed to comply with the new RRO regulation that required a percentage of the RRO rate to be composed of month ahead purchases. The RRO rate includes a blend of long term and month ahead energy products purchased on the Alberta wholesale energy market.

Why does the RRO fluctuate monthly?
The RRO rate will fluctuate each month due to the way EPCOR purchases energy for the RRO. A portion of the RRO is purchased the month ahead therefore the RRO rate will change each month as the commodity price fluctuates.

Where can I get more information on the RRO?
For more information on the RRO or Alberta's electricity industry please visit Alberta's Utilities Consumer Advocate (UCA) website.

Fair Competition Statement:
Electricity products and services are competitive. You are free to choose a retailer. Regulated wires services are not dependent upon the retailer you choose. You can find a listing of licensed Alberta retailers at www.ucahelps.gov.ab.ca or call 310-4UCA (toll free in Alberta).

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