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Welcome to the DERS Blog

Here you will find informative and helpful content about energy saving tips, electricity, natural gas, safety & security, green living, home maintenance—and much more!

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What you need to know about a disconnection notice in Alberta 

April 27, 2022

How to Choose Your Natural Gas & Electricity Provider

August 18, 2021

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What is the Difference Between Direct Energy and Direct Energy Regulated Services?

August 5, 2021

Energy Saving Tips

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How To Save Energy And Conserve Electricity

October 7, 2020

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Spring Energy Saving Tips

October 7, 2020

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Winter Energy Savings Tips

October 7, 2020

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Electricity

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What Causes the Electricity Rate to Go Up?

July 28, 2021

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kW vs. kWh: What's the Difference?

February 24, 2020

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What Is a Kilowatt-Hour?

February 17, 2020

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Safety

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7 Fundamentals Of Home Security

October 8, 2020

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Be Power Safe At Home

October 8, 2020

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Natural Gas Carbon Monoxide Safety

October 8, 2020

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Home

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Does Direct Energy Regulated Services Provide Service In My Area?

August 18, 2021

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Learn How to Winterize a Dog House in 5 Steps

July 3, 2020

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How to Winterize Trees & Shrubs: A Step-by-Step Guide

July 3, 2020

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Green Living

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How To Be Green: 7 Green Living Tips

October 8, 2020

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Natural Gas

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Why did the natural gas rate go up?

May 6, 2022

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How We Set Our Natural Gas Prices

October 12, 2021

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Natural Gas Rates in the News

October 8, 2021

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