Insights and updates from the Earnest team
Door-to-door energy sales have been banned in Alberta since 2017, but some salespeople still show up anyway. Learn your rights, recognize illegal tactics, and discover why Alberta took this consumer protection step after 1,000+ complaints.
Earnest
2 months ago • 8 min read
Switching electricity providers in Alberta takes about as long as ordering coffee. The anxiety about it? That can last months. Here's everything you need to know to stop overthinking and start saving on your electricity bill.
Earnest
2 months ago • 7 min read
Smart meters are transforming Alberta's electricity system from monthly guesswork to hourly precision. By 2029, every major utility will have completed installations, unlocking time-of-use rates, EV charging optimization, and unprecedented control over your energy costs. Here's what the data revolution means for your electricity bill.
Earnest
1 month ago • 7 min read
Your electricity contract is expiring and you're dreading the research process. The traditional approach involves months of spreadsheets and phone calls by design—to exhaust you into staying put. Here's why the old way is broken and how modern tools make switching simple in just 7 minutes.
Earnest
1 month ago • 9 min read
You might have noticed a change in your electricity bill recently – or worse, you might not have. Alberta's electricity market has made a quiet but significant shift that will cost you money if you don't pay attention.
Earnest
2 months ago • 5 min read