Red Deer Electric Light and Power Services

FROM THE CITY: 
The City of Red Deer Utility Rates Going Up January 01, 2026
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Published Sept 18, 2025
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Electric Utility (Second and Third Reading)
Council approved Electric Utility Bylaw 3273/2000 Schedule A Distribution Tariff.
This amendment allows the Utilities Department to ensure new rates, based on Council’s approved budget changes, and updated information related to our responsibilities for provision of Regulated and Default Supplier rates will be in effect on January 1, 2026.
The Electric Utility rate will increase by 6% (about $3.85 more per month for 600 kWh use).
Utility Bylaw
City Council approved the Utility Bylaw Amendment 3606-B2026. This amendment updates The City’s Utility Bylaw to reflect the new utility rates for water, wastewater, billing and service fees, and waste management, as set out in the approved budget.
The amendment enables the Utilities Department to apply the new rates starting January 1, 2026, for all City of Red Deer customers. For customers in regional communities served through established agreements with the Regional Commissions, the new rates will take effect March 1, 2026.
New utility rates: Beginning in the new year, your utility bill (water, wastewater, waste management, and service fees) will reflect the rates approved by Council in the 2026 budget.
Water Utility, Water Treatment & Distribution: +5% (about $2.48 more per month for 17m³ use).
Wastewater Treatment and Collection: No change. Rates will be held at 2025 levels while a third-party review of financial and rate models is conducted.
Waste Management: Landfill +5.5%, Collection +5% (applies to Black and Green Carts; Blue Cart services are now funded under Extended Producer Responsibility legislation).
City customers: Rates change January 1, 2026.
Regional customers: Rates change March 1, 2026, in line with existing agreements.
Council reviews and approves utility rates each year to ensure The City can continue to deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable utility services, while reflecting the actual costs of providing these essential services.
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