Canoe Energy
Energy for Alberta's public sector
Canoe Energy provides aggregated electricity and natural gas contracts for rural municipalities, schools, hospitals, and other public sector organizations. Built and run in-house, it operates a self-ownership model that promotes better control costs, creates innovative new products, and enhances the membership experience.
100+
MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS
3
CONTRACT OPTIONS
2027
CONTRACTS AVAILABLE
WHAT WE DO
Canoe Energy’s retail desk dedicated to Alberta’s public sector provides electricity and natural gas contract options for municipalities, schools, universities, hospitals and many other organizations.
Contract options shaped by public sector input and needs, with service relationships built around how your organization operates.
Aggregated procurement
Pooled buying power across rural municipalities and other public sector organizations, giving every member access to pricing no single organization could secure alone.
Predictable costs
With fixed electricity and natural gas contracts, you can budget confidently for your sites for one, two, three years and beyond.
Options fit for your sites
Choose fixed, floating, or load-following rate structures to match your organizational budget and energy consumption along with reduced administrative fees for street light sites.
THE DETAILS
Built for Alberta's public sector
Canoe Energy is open to RMA members and other public sector organizations across the province.
WHO WE SERVE
Rural municipalities
Counties, municipal districts, towns, villages
Indigenous communities
First Nations and Métis Settlements
Schools, hospitals, and other public sector organizations
School divisions, health facilities, libraries, housing authorities, non-profit organizations, and others
CONTRACT TYPES
Fixed
Locked price for the contract term.
Floating
Pricing follows the market.
Load-following
Pricing reflects actual consumption patterns. Built for variable or seasonal load
FOR CURRENT MEMBERS
Your existing energy agreement does not change
If you currently hold an RMA Energy Program contract, that contract stays in place until the end of its term. No change to service or pricing.
Your Canoe Territory Manager will reach out directly with details about your next contract when the time comes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my existing RMA Energy program contract change?
No. Your existing energy agreement does not change.
If you currently hold an RMA Energy Program contract, that contract stays in place (under the RMA/ 8760 program) until the end of its term. No change to your existing service or contract pricing.
To plan ahead for your organization’s energy needs, either sign up below for future Canoe Energy program information, or ahead of existing contract expiries a member of the Canoe Energy team will reach out directly to your organization with details so you can make decisions about your next contract.
My energy contract is expiring soon, who do I contact for a quote?
To schedule a meeting or get a quote for future energy contract, please contact:
Christine Heggart, CLGM
General Manager, Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships
christineh@canoeprocurement.ca
Can my energy contract have both fixed and floating rates?
Yes, you can strategically determine if you’d like fixed or floating for either electricity or natural gas, or even for specific site IDs, with Canoe Energy contracts.
Do we need to have electricity and natural gas contracts with Canoe Energy?
No.
The choice of retailer is always up to every public sector entity. Electricity and natural gas contracts can be separated, down to the level of specific site IDs. In some instances, your facilities may have site IDs contracts that don’t come up for renewal all at the same time.
Backed by RMA, as a non-profit organization, you can expect Canoe Energy contracts to be competitively priced, to support rural Alberta municipalities and all other public sector entities in Alberta.
We encourage organizations to allow Canoe Energy to conduct a complete historic usage file review, in order to enhance your organizational due diligence and be sure you receive the best value. Ultimately, we want you to proceed confidently into your next energy contract to meet your site needs.
Can I have electricity and natural gas contracts with more than one retailer?
Yes.
The choice of retailer is always up to every public sector entity. Electricity and natural gas contracts can be separated, down to the level of specific site IDs. In some instances, your facilities may have site IDs contracts that don’t come up for renewal all at the same time.
Backed by RMA, as a non-profit organization, you can expect Canoe Energy contracts to be competitively priced, to support rural Alberta municipalities and all other public sector entities in Alberta.
We encourage organizations to allow Canoe Energy to conduct a complete historic usage file review, in order to enhance your organizational due diligence and be sure you receive the best value. Ultimately, we want you to proceed confidently into your next energy contract to meet your site needs.
My organization has sites with interval meters, how does that affect Canoe Energy contracts?
In the case of site IDs with interval meters, Canoe Energy team will need to conduct a historic usage file review, and custom energy contract pricing options may be required.
How do I know my organization is getting the best price on energy?
Energy contract price factors may include point in time commodity price, length of fixed contract term, consumption volumes, timing of fixed contract signing, and per site ID administrative fees. Canoe Energy is committed to a proactive approach to get the best commodity prices to support your needs as well as ensure a lower admin fees.
Backed by RMA, as a non-profit organization, you can expect Canoe Energy contracts to be competitively priced, to support rural Alberta municipalities and all other public sector entities in Alberta.
We encourage organizations to allow Canoe Energy to conduct a historic usage file review, in order to enhance your organizational due diligence and be sure you receive the best value. Ultimately, we want you to proceed confidently into your next energy contract to meet your site needs.
Does my organization need to complete a procurement process to sign retail energy agreement with Canoe Energy?
We’ve already done the procurement work for you. At Canoe Energy our goal is to support and protect your best interests, and we have done that through Canoe Energy’s multi-step energy procurement process on behalf of RMA/Canoe and its members.
It is however always your organization’s choice whether to use an independent procurement (Request for Proposal) process. Public sector entities also need to consider their existing procurement bylaws or policies in making procurement decisions.
When did RMA Energy program transition to become Canoe Energy?
Canoe Energy Ltd., established in 2026, follows the transition of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) Energy Program operated by a third-party (8760) to RMA’s self-ownership model. This change aligns with other RMA program delivery, such as insurance and employee benefits programs, managed directly by RMA means better cost control, opportunity for tailored solutions and innovation along with enhanced membership experience.
STAY INFORMED
Get updates as the new Canoe Energy program rolls out
Want to stay informed about contract pricing windows, onboarding details, and other program information? Sign up to our notification list and we will be in touch.
HAVE QUESTIONS NOW?
Christine Heggart, CLGM
General Manager, Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships
christineh@canoeprocurement.ca