Gas Bills On The Rise
Monday, March 31 2008
We'll pay a little bit more to heat our homes next month than we did in April a year ago. Direct Energy has filed proposed regulated natural gas rates with the Alberta Utilities Commission. For customers in the ATCO gas south service territory, the typical residential gas bill for April will be approximately $121. In April of last year the average residential bill was $119. This months typical residential bill is $162. The Alberta Government's Natural Gas Rebate program only applies from October to March so there'll be no rebate next month.
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Monday, March 31, 2008
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Response back to BC Government
Response back to the BC Government.
Rick Kaselj
-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Kaselj
Sent: September 17, 2007 8:41 AM
RE: Response to Superior Energy Scam Email ref# 33994
Thank you very much for reading my letter and I am glad it was able to
assist in better serving the public.
All the best.
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Rick Kaselj - rkaselj@HealingThroughMovement.com
Healing Through Movement - www.HealingThroughMovement.com
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Rick Kaselj
-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Kaselj
Sent: September 17, 2007 8:41 AM
RE: Response to Superior Energy Scam Email ref# 33994
Thank you very much for reading my letter and I am glad it was able to
assist in better serving the public.
All the best.
---------------------------------------------------
Rick Kaselj - rkaselj@HealingThroughMovement.com
Healing Through Movement - www.HealingThroughMovement.com
Fitness & Rehabilitation / Presentations & Publications
Subscribe to [FITNESS & REHAB] – a monthly newsletter for health and fitness
professionals looking for the latest information on improving health,
fitness, rehabilitation and sport.
Fitness & Rehab Conference - November 18, 2007 - Visit www.ExRehab.com for
More Details!
W - (604) 532-5248
F - (604) 677-5425
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The BC Government Takes Action!
With all the complaints to the BC Government on Gas Marketers, the BC Government has taken action to protect BC Consumers.
Excellent job, BC Government.
This is an example on how voicing your concerns can lead to change.
Rick Kaselj
----Original Message-----
Sent: September 14, 2007 2:03 PM
Subject: Response to Superior Energy Scam Email ref# 33994
Mr. Rick Kaselj
Dear Mr. Kaselj:
I am responding to your email of June 11, 2007 regarding Superior Energy. My apologies for the delay in this response.
Due to instances like that identified in your email, changes and improvements have been made to the British Columbia Utilities Commission's (BCUC) Code of Conduct for Gas Marketers.
Effective July 5, 2007, the BCUC amended the Code of Conduct for Gas Marketers to require a mandatory recorded third party call verification process be implemented. That call must cover topics outlined by the BCUC such as:
· explaining the program;
· informing customers of their option to cancel;
· outlining the details of the contract; and
· indicating that a letter will be issued by Terasen within 3
business days.
The third party verification also gives the consumer a chance to reconsider and better understand the gas options available thus offering them a greater degree of consumer protection.
Thank you again for writing with your concerns and the action you took to help natural gas consumers here in British Columbia.
Sincerely,
Assistant Deputy Minister
Oil and Gas Division
Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
Excellent job, BC Government.
This is an example on how voicing your concerns can lead to change.
Rick Kaselj
----Original Message-----
Sent: September 14, 2007 2:03 PM
Subject: Response to Superior Energy Scam Email ref# 33994
Mr. Rick Kaselj
Dear Mr. Kaselj:
I am responding to your email of June 11, 2007 regarding Superior Energy. My apologies for the delay in this response.
Due to instances like that identified in your email, changes and improvements have been made to the British Columbia Utilities Commission's (BCUC) Code of Conduct for Gas Marketers.
Effective July 5, 2007, the BCUC amended the Code of Conduct for Gas Marketers to require a mandatory recorded third party call verification process be implemented. That call must cover topics outlined by the BCUC such as:
· explaining the program;
· informing customers of their option to cancel;
· outlining the details of the contract; and
· indicating that a letter will be issued by Terasen within 3
business days.
The third party verification also gives the consumer a chance to reconsider and better understand the gas options available thus offering them a greater degree of consumer protection.
Thank you again for writing with your concerns and the action you took to help natural gas consumers here in British Columbia.
Sincerely,
Assistant Deputy Minister
Oil and Gas Division
Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Angry Vancouver Residence
There is a huge thread on the Bulletin Board - Discover Vancouver.
A number of people sharing their experience with Universl Energy Corporation.
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A number of people sharing their experience with Universl Energy Corporation.
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Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Watch Out for Direct Energy
Woman fears electricity firm's deal might be too hot to be true
But Direct Energy rep says cheque doesn't bind people to contract
Niagara Falls Review - Thursday, August 30, 2007 by RAY SPITERI
Receiving a $100 cheque in the mail just might entice some people to pull out a pen and sign on the dotted line.
But not Sharon Ross.
The Niagara Falls woman said she figured there had to be some strings attached to the literature she received in her mailbox Tuesday. She was fuming when she found out what they were.
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But Direct Energy rep says cheque doesn't bind people to contract
Niagara Falls Review - Thursday, August 30, 2007 by RAY SPITERI
Receiving a $100 cheque in the mail just might entice some people to pull out a pen and sign on the dotted line.
But not Sharon Ross.
The Niagara Falls woman said she figured there had to be some strings attached to the literature she received in her mailbox Tuesday. She was fuming when she found out what they were.
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Watch Out for Direct Engery
Be Wary of Energy Offer
The Tribune - Ontario, ON, Editorial - Saturday, September 01, 2007
I received a letter and a $100 cheque in the mail from Direct Energy out of Toronto and it's in regards to the electricity protection plan.
As said, with the five-year electricity price protection plan, your electricity rate will be 8.5 cents per kilowatt-hour guaranteed for your full five-year term, along with the $100 cheque.
Be careful, and that includes seniors living alone in their homes when reading this twisted contract.
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The Tribune - Ontario, ON, Editorial - Saturday, September 01, 2007
I received a letter and a $100 cheque in the mail from Direct Energy out of Toronto and it's in regards to the electricity protection plan.
As said, with the five-year electricity price protection plan, your electricity rate will be 8.5 cents per kilowatt-hour guaranteed for your full five-year term, along with the $100 cheque.
Be careful, and that includes seniors living alone in their homes when reading this twisted contract.
Read More
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
The Alberta Electricity Deregulation Experience?
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
T
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.
See what Alberta has to say about electricity deregulation:
http://www.iasa.ca/ED__MainPages/articles.html
T
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.
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