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Foothills Cold Storage
Utility and rate
Example rate values| Wire service provider | ENMAX Power |
| Distribution rate | Rate D200 · version Jan 2026 |
| Energy retailer | Fixed contract, 9.20 ¢/kWh |
Demand, per dayRatchetFixed, per dayFlat energy
| Retail energy | $0.0920/kWh |
| Transmission, energy | $0.0310/kWh |
| Distribution, demand | $0.392/kW/day |
| Transmission, demand | $0.255/kW/day |
| Service charge | $1.30/day |
Billing demand is the higher of the month's metered peak or 90% of the highest peak in the last 12 months.
Export credit: Alberta micro-generation. Exports are credited at the retail energy rate, 9.20 ¢/kWh. Wires charges are not credited.
Within 1.5%September 2026 bill, 30 days, 262,000 kWh, before GST
Customer's bill$44,980.00
SurgePV computed$44,318.61
Difference−$661.39−1.5% (SurgePV lower)
| Charge | Quantity | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail energy | 262,000 kWh | $0.0920 | $24,104.00 |
| Transmission, energy | 262,000 kWh | $0.0310 | $8,122.00 |
| Distribution, demand | 621 kW × 30 days | $0.392 | $7,302.96 |
| Transmission, demand | 621 kW × 30 days | $0.255 | $4,750.65 |
| Service charge | 30 days | $1.30 | $39.00 |
| Total before GST | $44,318.61 |
Billing demand 621 kW, not the metered 598 kW: the ratchet applies (90% of 690 kW, the July 2026 peak). Solar will not lower billing demand until the July peak drops out of the 12-month window.