The current franchise fee of 17.5 per cent will change to 20 per cent, effective January 1, 2027. The franchise fee percentage is applied to the distribution tariff, typically consisting of both distribution and transmission charges. Based on the typical monthly consumption of 11.25 gigajoules, the average monthly franchise fee paid by an average residential customer is expected to increase to $19.97.

The franchise fee is charged in accordance with the franchise agreement between the Town of Hanna and Apex Utilities Inc., approved by the Commission in Decision 29713-D01-2024.

You may send your objections, concerns about, or support for the application in writing to Apex Utilities Inc. or the Town of Hanna on or before November 11, 2026, at:

Apex Utilities Inc., Sunny Shokar, 5509 45 Street, Leduc, AB T9E 6T6, phone: 780-980-5920;
email: businessdevelopment@apexutilities.ca.

Town of Hanna, Kim Neill, Box 430, Hanna, AB T0J 1P0, phone: 403-854-4433; kneill@hanna.ca.

Except for information designated confidential by the Commission, any information or materials, including personal information, that are provided as part of a Commission proceeding will become part of the public record.

If no submissions are received, or if submissions are received from a party not directly affected, or if submissions are frivolous, vexatious or of little merit, the Commission may render a decision on the application without further notice or without a public hearing.

For more information:
For more information on how to file a submission, please contact the Commission directly at 310-4282 (in Alberta) or 1-833-511-4282 (outside Alberta), or by email at info@auc.ab.ca. An information package, providing an explanation of the process and assistance on how to participate in the proceeding, will be immediately provided to any person who inquires with the Commission.

For a paper copy of the franchise agreement, please contact either Apex Utilities Inc. or the Town of Hanna using the contact information above.

The Alberta Utilities Commission is an independent, quasi-judicial regulatory body responsible for making decisions about utility-related applications.

Issued on October 21, 2026
Alberta Utilities Commission