Notice of application to renew electric franchise agreement between RMWB and ATCO Electric

The Alberta Utilities Commission expects to receive an application from ATCO Electric to renew its franchise agreement with the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo following the submission deadline of Feb. 18, 2025.

The franchise agreement renewal would continue to allow ATCO Electric the exclusive right to deliver electricity to the residents of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo for approximately 10 years from the effective date of the franchise agreement.  

The franchise fee rate rider percentage will remain the same at 10 per cent. The average monthly franchise fee for an average residential customer is forecast to remain the same at $13.00. The franchise fee is calculated based on distribution charges. An average residential customer uses about 600 kilowatt hours per month.

You may send your objections, concerns about, or support for the application in writing to the Municipality on or before February 18, 2025 at:

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo

Chief Financial Officer

9909 Franklin Avenue

Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2K4

Phone: (780) 743-7000

Email: pulse@rmwb.ca

Any submissions received, unless you request otherwise, will be part of the application submitted and will become part of the public record.

For more information on franchises or to receive a copy of the franchise agreement please contact the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo at the address listed above.

For more information:

For more information about the AUC or its approval process associated with franchise applications, please contact the AUC directly at 310-4AUC or at info@auc.ab.ca.

The Alberta Utilities Commission is an independent, quasi-judicial regulatory body responsible for making decisions about utility-related applications.

Issued on February 4, 2025

Alberta Utilities Commission