If you're moving or thinking about moving, we know you have a lot of decisions to make and things to organize – we've been there! One of the things on your to-do list is choosing your energy retailer. As a natural gas and electricity provider, the Direct Energy Regulated Services (DERS) team wants to make sure that you understand your choices in selecting your energy solution and sharing what we offer you and your family.
Before you get going, there are a few questions you can ask yourself to help move you towards the energy solution that is right for you!
Do I want the freedom of not having a contract or a contract for energy service?
Do I want the option to pay by credit card?
Who services the area of the province where I live?
Is online account access important to me?
Let us help you dive further into those questions. We've made it easy for you by putting together a few things to consider when choosing your natural gas and electricity provider:
Regulated vs. Competitive
Whether it's your first time setting up your gas and electricity service or your tenth, you might be wondering whether you should choose a regulated or competitive service provider. As a regulated energy retailer, our rates are based on current market conditions and reviewed each month by an independent body. In Alberta, the Alberta Utilities Commission is responsible for that, and they ensure the rates you pay are fair. Every region of the province has a regulated provider, but there is only one in any given area for gas and for electricity services. Find out more about our service area HERE.
Your other choice is a competitive retailer, and they set their rates at what they feel is competitive. Read our blog post to learn more about the difference between regulated and competitive retailers or contact us with your questions.
Easy Billing and Online Payments
What are you looking for when you're paying for your energy services? Complicated bills or challenging payment systems can be a turn-off. We are homeowners too and understand the need for easy and straightforward payments and flexible options.
As a DERS customer, we've made it simple for you! Our online account management and automatic bill payment system allows you to easily keep track of your bills, so you won’t have to worry about remembering to make a payment. Bills can be delivered to your email or simply within the online account manager so there’s no more snail mail to be concerned with. Customers can access our new account manager on any device – if you're on the go or need to check something quickly, you can log in from your phone or smart device. We provide you with convenient payment options including automatic account withdrawals, direct debit, or credit card payment options – whatever method best suits your needs!
Living in Alberta, we all know how much the weather can affect energy costs throughout the year. It’s easy to keep track of your natural gas and electricity consumption and see what changes you can make to save you energy and money. To make it easier to plan, we offer a convenient budget billing plan, so you pay the same amount each month no matter the season. This allows you to spread the higher costs of heating and lighting your home in winter across the entire year, making budgeting easy.
Quick Set-Up
If you quickly need energy in your home, DERS can get your natural gas and electricity set up as soon as you need it. You may have noticed our theme here – to make it as easy as possible for you to energize your home or business!
Part of the Community
We've been serving Albertans since 2004 with offices in both Calgary and Edmonton – we're your neighbours! Being a part of your community is essential to us so we like to give back whenever we can. Over the past few years, we've been fortunate enough to be a part of great initiatives with amazing people including our Tim Hus pickup concert series that provided entertainment to seniors' homes during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as through our On-the-Road Across Alberta events and our Energy of Moms initiative.
We are always looking for more ways to engage with the communities we serve and would love to hear how we can make a difference for you in your community.
We are committed to supporting our fellow Albertans and directing energy to what matters most: building communities and supporting families across the province.
If you're interested in learning more or signing up for Direct Energy Regulated Services, click HERE or call 1-866-420-3174.