The Industrial Association of Southern Alberta has created an extensive list of article on electricity deregulation in Alberta. Is BC going to go deregulate electricity?
See what Alberta has to say about electricity deregulation:
http://www.iasa.ca/ED__MainPages/articles.html
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he Industrial Association of Southern Alberta (IASA) was established in Lethbridge in August, 1983 with the purpose of intervening in the setting of electrical rates. Since that time, IASA has broadened its purpose to include the following:
- to provide a forum for discussion of concerns regarding the cost of doing business in Southern Alberta
- to provide representation on common issues before governments, regulatory boards, commissions and other groups having jurisdiction over any matters affecting industry in Southern Alberta
- to promote the exchange of information
- to promote the efficient distribution of utilities to industries at reasonable prices
- to review any matters that may be beneficial to industries
- IASA currently represents 18 companies in Lethbridge and area. The local industries come from various sectors, including manufacturing and food processing.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Natural gas has been de-regulated in BC. Is electricity next?
Natural gas has been de-regulated in BC. Is electricity next?
It has happened in Alberta.
Power rates skyrocket during hot summer
SUN MEDIA - Tue, July 17, 2007 - By KATIE SCHNEIDER - As the mercury rises during Calgary’s sweltering heat wave, so too are Alberta energy prices as electricity costs have skyrocked to their highest in 10 years.
To read more: http://calsun.canoe.ca/News/Alberta/2007/07/17/4347212.html
It has happened in Alberta.
Power rates skyrocket during hot summer
SUN MEDIA - Tue, July 17, 2007 - By KATIE SCHNEIDER - As the mercury rises during Calgary’s sweltering heat wave, so too are Alberta energy prices as electricity costs have skyrocked to their highest in 10 years.
To read more: http://calsun.canoe.ca/News/Alberta/2007/07/17/4347212.html
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
BC Citizens Express Their Thoughts on Gas Marketers
BC Citizens Express Their Thoughts on Gas Marketers
To here the feedback of BC citizens on their experience with gas marketers, listen to the Bill Good show on Wednseday, July 4, 2007 from 8:30 am to 9:30 am. To listen to the show, visit the Audio Vault at http://www.cknw.com/. Sign into the Audio Vault and go to Wednesday, July 4, 2007 and select 8 am. The audio vault holds the last two to three months of shows.
To here the feedback of BC citizens on their experience with gas marketers, listen to the Bill Good show on Wednseday, July 4, 2007 from 8:30 am to 9:30 am. To listen to the show, visit the Audio Vault at http://www.cknw.com/. Sign into the Audio Vault and go to Wednesday, July 4, 2007 and select 8 am. The audio vault holds the last two to three months of shows.
Coquitlam Takes Action and Protects their Residence
Coquitlam Takes Action and Protects their Residence
Tuesday, July 3, 2007 the City of Coquitlam took action and protected their residence from door-to-door sales. This bylaw was spear headed by Councilor Richard Steward. The action was taken because the citizens of Coquitlam were complaining about the code of conduct of gas marketers. The council of the city of Coquitlam listened to their residence and took action.
To learn more about the action that the City of Coquitlam council has taken, listen to the CKNW from 7:50 am to 8:10 am. Visit the Audio vault at http://www.cknw.com/. Go to Wednesday, July 4, 2007. The audio vault holds the last two to three months of shows.
Please e-mail Richard Stewart at rstewart@coquitlam.ca and thank him for listening to his citizens and taking action on their concerns.
Please e-mail (feedback@coquitlam.ca) City of Coquitlam on their great work on taking the lead on protecting their citizens.
If you are interested on more information on the feedback from residence in Canadians on how they feel the deregulation of natural gas has affected them, please visit http://bcgasmarketer.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, July 3, 2007 the City of Coquitlam took action and protected their residence from door-to-door sales. This bylaw was spear headed by Councilor Richard Steward. The action was taken because the citizens of Coquitlam were complaining about the code of conduct of gas marketers. The council of the city of Coquitlam listened to their residence and took action.
To learn more about the action that the City of Coquitlam council has taken, listen to the CKNW from 7:50 am to 8:10 am. Visit the Audio vault at http://www.cknw.com/. Go to Wednesday, July 4, 2007. The audio vault holds the last two to three months of shows.
Please e-mail Richard Stewart at rstewart@coquitlam.ca and thank him for listening to his citizens and taking action on their concerns.
Please e-mail (feedback@coquitlam.ca) City of Coquitlam on their great work on taking the lead on protecting their citizens.
If you are interested on more information on the feedback from residence in Canadians on how they feel the deregulation of natural gas has affected them, please visit http://bcgasmarketer.blogspot.com/
Thank You to SomethingCool News
Thank You to SomethingCool News
Thank you to Fred Johns of SomethingCool News for posting my article on my experience with gas marketers.
To view the article: http://www.somethingcool.ca/backissues/062507/
Thank you to Fred Johns of SomethingCool News for posting my article on my experience with gas marketers.
To view the article: http://www.somethingcool.ca/backissues/062507/
Thank You Kim Richter - Township of Langley Councillor
Thank You Kim Richter - Township of Langley Councillor
I would like to thank Kim for e-mailing me on June 16, 2007 and suggesting the issue of door-to-door marketers should be brought to council.
I would like to thank Kim for e-mailing me on June 16, 2007 and suggesting the issue of door-to-door marketers should be brought to council.
Monday, July 2, 2007
Automatic roller over
Automatic roller over
When my contract ends with a gas marketer, it will automaically switch back to Terasan Gas?
No way!
Have a read:
“Customers receive a renewal package a few months before contracts expire, said company spokesperson Joshua Orzech. If people don't respond, their contracts are renewed automatically for another year.” (Direct Energy chided for 'sloppiness' - Jun 09, 2007 - Toronto Star – by Ellen Roseman - http://www.thestar.com/article/223409)
“Direct Energy, like other gas marketers, will roll over an existing contract for a year if the company doesn't hear from you.” (Direct Energy chided for 'sloppiness' - Jun 09, 2007 - Toronto Star – by Ellen Roseman - http://www.thestar.com/article/223409)
When my contract ends with a gas marketer, it will automaically switch back to Terasan Gas?
No way!
Have a read:
“Customers receive a renewal package a few months before contracts expire, said company spokesperson Joshua Orzech. If people don't respond, their contracts are renewed automatically for another year.” (Direct Energy chided for 'sloppiness' - Jun 09, 2007 - Toronto Star – by Ellen Roseman - http://www.thestar.com/article/223409)
“Direct Energy, like other gas marketers, will roll over an existing contract for a year if the company doesn't hear from you.” (Direct Energy chided for 'sloppiness' - Jun 09, 2007 - Toronto Star – by Ellen Roseman - http://www.thestar.com/article/223409)
Ellen Roseman
Ellen Roseman
Ellen is a columnist with the Toronto Star. She has written numerous articles on gas marketing issues that Ontario residences have faced. I would visit her website if you are looking for more information on gas marketers, personal finance and consumer issues.
http://www.ellenroseman.com/
Ellen is a columnist with the Toronto Star. She has written numerous articles on gas marketing issues that Ontario residences have faced. I would visit her website if you are looking for more information on gas marketers, personal finance and consumer issues.
http://www.ellenroseman.com/
Cancelling gas fixed rate probably means exit fee
Cancelling gas fixed rate probably means exit fee
Toronto Star - June 16, 2007 - by Ellen Roseman
A retired couple signed a five-year contract to buy natural gas at a fixed rate. They moved to a condo apartment two years later and didn't need gas heating any more.
Their gas marketer, Direct Energy, asked for a cancellation fee of $524.34 as compensation for breaking the contract.
To Read More - http://www.thestar.com/columnists/article/226033
Toronto Star - June 16, 2007 - by Ellen Roseman
A retired couple signed a five-year contract to buy natural gas at a fixed rate. They moved to a condo apartment two years later and didn't need gas heating any more.
Their gas marketer, Direct Energy, asked for a cancellation fee of $524.34 as compensation for breaking the contract.
To Read More - http://www.thestar.com/columnists/article/226033
What will happen if rates go higher than the rate I am paying?
What will happen if rates go higher than the rate I am paying?
You Will be Charged Retroactive Payment – The gas marketers have the right to apply to the BCUC and request retroactive rate increases because of higher than expected commodity prices. (Gas Marketer's Customer Wins His Release - April 28, 2000 - Toronto Star - by Ellen Roseman)
If you read your contract, your rate is only guaranteed for 12 months.
You Will be Charged Retroactive Payment – The gas marketers have the right to apply to the BCUC and request retroactive rate increases because of higher than expected commodity prices. (Gas Marketer's Customer Wins His Release - April 28, 2000 - Toronto Star - by Ellen Roseman)
If you read your contract, your rate is only guaranteed for 12 months.
Don't be pushed into signing deal
Don't be pushed into signing deal
Feedback from the Surrey Now on natural gas peddlers.
Surrey Now – June 22, 2007 - Pushy natural gas peddlers are giving some frustrated Surrey residents serious indigestion – by Tom Zytoruk
Pushy natural gas peddlers are giving some frustrated Surrey residents serious indigestion.
Chances are, you've had a gas marketer - or several - come knocking on your door over the past few weeks after the British Columbia Utilities Commission licensed 14 companies on May 1 to sell natural gas at fixed rates over three- and five-year contracts.
Read more: http://www.thenownewspaper.com/issues07/064207/news/064207nn1.html
Feedback from the Surrey Now on natural gas peddlers.
Surrey Now – June 22, 2007 - Pushy natural gas peddlers are giving some frustrated Surrey residents serious indigestion – by Tom Zytoruk
Pushy natural gas peddlers are giving some frustrated Surrey residents serious indigestion.
Chances are, you've had a gas marketer - or several - come knocking on your door over the past few weeks after the British Columbia Utilities Commission licensed 14 companies on May 1 to sell natural gas at fixed rates over three- and five-year contracts.
Read more: http://www.thenownewspaper.com/issues07/064207/news/064207nn1.html
Letters to Editor - Don't rush into a gas contract
Here is a North Vancouver resident sharing his experience and advice to people about gas marketers.
Letters to Editor - Don't rush into a gas contract
North Shore News – Wednesday, June 20, 2007 - "Just say no." You'd think I was talking about drugs, but no, I am talking about those overly persistent natural gas marketers.
They are currently going door-to-door, trying to convince you to pay more for your natural gas now, with the expectation that you "might" save money later on during a four- or five-year contract. They use catch phases like "peace of mind," "ability to budget" and "potential for savings." Usually a polished presentation, but one thing they don't dwell on is the simple guarantee - if you sign, you will pay more in November 2007 than if you don't sign.
To Read More - http://www.nsnews.com/issues07/w061707/064207/opinion/064207le5.html
Letters to Editor - Don't rush into a gas contract
North Shore News – Wednesday, June 20, 2007 - "Just say no." You'd think I was talking about drugs, but no, I am talking about those overly persistent natural gas marketers.
They are currently going door-to-door, trying to convince you to pay more for your natural gas now, with the expectation that you "might" save money later on during a four- or five-year contract. They use catch phases like "peace of mind," "ability to budget" and "potential for savings." Usually a polished presentation, but one thing they don't dwell on is the simple guarantee - if you sign, you will pay more in November 2007 than if you don't sign.
To Read More - http://www.nsnews.com/issues07/w061707/064207/opinion/064207le5.html
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