Alberta businesses buy natural gas in a deregulated market: you choose your retailer and
your plan, while a regulated utility delivers the gas and bills you separately for distribution and
transmission. For gas-heavy operations — restaurants, greenhouses, manufacturing, hotels,
grain drying — the gas contract is often the largest energy decision of the year, and it is
usually made with less scrutiny than the electricity one.
Rate references are from Get Energy’s live rate sheet, natural gas calculated September 5, 2026.
Last updated September 12, 2026.
How a commercial gas bill is built
| Component | Who sets it | What moves it |
|---|---|---|
| Gas commodity, per GJ | Your retailer — you choose | Your plan: fixed price or market-linked |
| Transaction or administration fees | Your retailer | Contract terms |
| Delivery & transmission | Regulated utility, AUC-approved | Your rate class, contracted demand and metering |
| Riders and franchise fees | Utility and municipality | Location and rate class |
As with electricity, you only get to shop the first two lines — but the last two are still
reviewable, and for larger sites the contracted demand on a gas account is worth a careful look.
Fixed or market-linked
Fixed price
One dollar figure per GJ for the whole term. Makes
budgeting simple and protects you from a cold-snap spike. You pay a premium for that certainty, and
you do not benefit if the market falls.
Market-linked
Tracks the monthly market price. Usually cheaper on
average across a full cycle, but a hard winter shows up on your bill. Suited to businesses that can
carry some month-to-month movement.
Blended
Fix part of your expected volume and leave the rest on the
market. For larger consumers this is often the sensible middle: budget protection on your base load,
market exposure on the rest.
Get Energy’s published gas rates
| Plan | Rate | Calculated |
|---|---|---|
| Variable natural gas, 30-day average | $3.71/GJ | September 5, 2026 |
| Fixed natural gas | $3.77/GJ | September 8, 2026 |
| Administration fee | $9.97 per site per month | — |
These are the published small-consumer rates. Commercial sites above 2,500 GJ a year are quoted
individually against their consumption profile and term, and we will also shop the market as your
broker where another retailer prices your load better than we do.
Where gas costs are usually won
- Timing your term. Gas is seasonal and so are prices. Signing a multi-year fixed
contract in the middle of a winter spike is the most common expensive mistake we see. - Matching the term to your risk, not to a sales cycle. A five-year fixed price
is only a good deal if five years of certainty is what your business actually needs. - Contracted demand on the delivery side. Gas delivery for larger sites is partly
demand-based, and a demand figure set years ago can be well above what the site now uses. - Heat recovery and equipment. For sites running large continuous heat loads,
combined heat and power or heat recovery can change the arithmetic more than any rate ever
will. - Renewal discipline. Knowing your end date and starting the conversation early
is worth more than any negotiating tactic on the day.
Book a free Energy Cost Audit
Send us one recent electricity bill and one natural gas bill. We review both halves — the
energy you buy and the delivery charges you are billed to receive it — and come back with a
written summary of what we found and what, if anything, is worth changing. No cost, no obligation,
and no requirement to switch anything.
Upload your bills — free Energy Cost Audit
Prefer email? Send your bills to
info@getenergy.ca, or call
(780) 665-4771, Monday to Friday 9 AM–5 PM.
Common questions
Can a business choose its natural gas supplier in Alberta?
Yes. Alberta’s natural gas market is deregulated, so any business can choose a competitive
retailer. Sites that do not choose remain on the regulated default rate.
Is fixed or variable gas better for a business?
It depends on how much a predictable bill is worth to you. Variable has been cheaper on average
over most multi-year periods; fixed removes the winter risk. Businesses with large seasonal heating
loads often blend the two.
What is the threshold between small business and commercial gas?
Around 2,500 GJ a year. Below that a straightforward small-business plan usually fits; above it
the contract should be built around your consumption profile.
Are gas delivery charges reviewable?
Yes. Like electricity, natural gas delivery is regulated but not always optimised for your site,
particularly where contracted demand or rate class no longer matches how the building is used.
Can we buy electricity and gas from one provider?
Yes, and most of our business customers do. One relationship, one review, one renewal calendar.
More for Alberta businesses
- Business energy in Alberta — the overview
- The Energy Cost Audit — what we review and what you get
- Distribution and transmission charges on a business bill
- Small business electricity rates in Alberta
- Commercial natural gas in Alberta
- Do you need an energy broker in Alberta?
Energy prices move every week. Our Alberta
Energy Market Report tracks wholesale power prices, the natural gas reference price and retail
rate movement every Monday.
Get Energy is an Alberta competitive retailer and energy broker serving
residential, small business, farm and commercial consumers. Get Energy is a tradename of Utility
Network & Partners Inc.