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View Poll Results: Who do you recommend for gas and electricity in Calgary?
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Enmax
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89.80% |
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Direct Energy
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9.18% |
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07-11-2011, 08:08 PM
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#2
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Calgary
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We have both and its nice to only have 2 bills
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07-11-2011, 08:10 PM
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#3
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First Line Centre
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Enmax easymax without a doubt...you aren't locked in. Change whenever you aren't happy.
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07-11-2011, 08:42 PM
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Draft Pick
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Calgary
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Go with Enmax, they are the easiest i have found, everything on one bill. as for telus and shaw, i have shaw, no contracts or anything, so you can get out of it really easily if need be. Telus as far as i know you have a contract and from what i have heard, you get less channels for more money with Telus.
I had a group of them (Telus) come to my house and try to get me to switch and they were offering a substantially smaller package for $20+ more a month.
SO personal recommendation, Enmax and Shaw
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07-13-2011, 03:13 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Memento Mori
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Enmax for gas.
Spot Power for electricity, because I'm curious as to their fees.
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07-13-2011, 03:15 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
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go enmax easymax for everything. Watch the fixed versus floating rate on their site monthly. I lock in for the months where it will be higher then go floating when it's lower.
very easy.
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07-13-2011, 03:23 PM
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Playboy Mansion Poolboy
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Close enough to make a beer run during a TV timeout
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I think we should have a poll. What are the options, besides Enmax and Direct Energy?
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07-13-2011, 03:24 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Memento Mori
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ken0042
I think we should have a poll. What are the options, besides Enmax and Direct Energy?
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Spot Power.
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07-13-2011, 04:08 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Calgary
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Anyone here tried Bullfrog for the "green" power?
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07-13-2011, 04:35 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Originally Posted by Bigtime
Anyone here tried Bullfrog for the "green" power?
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It's not really different. Basically you just pay more to have green power....like a rider for your utility bill.
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07-13-2011, 04:42 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Sector 7-G
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Quote:
Originally Posted by THE SCUD
go enmax easymax for everything. Watch the fixed versus floating rate on their site monthly. I lock in for the months where it will be higher then go floating when it's lower.
very easy.
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How much are you saving by doing this? Just wondering if it's worth the effort of monitoring and switching as necessary (yes I know that sounds lazy)
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07-13-2011, 04:55 PM
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First Line Centre
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Quote:
Originally Posted by I-Hate-Hulse
How much are you saving by doing this? Just wondering if it's worth the effort of monitoring and switching as necessary (yes I know that sounds lazy)
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Doesn't sound lazy at all. Probably have more important things to do in life than change payment options all the time. Sure you'll feel good that you save that $2 the first month, but then you forget to switch it back when the price goes the other way and you end up in the hole $20. That's the way I see it.
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07-13-2011, 07:28 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Slava
It's not really different. Basically you just pay more to have green power....like a rider for your utility bill.
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That's what I gathered, but do you get to carry yourself around with a smug sense of entitlement for saving the earth? 
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07-13-2011, 07:39 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigtime
That's what I gathered, but do you get to carry yourself around with a smug sense of entitlement for saving the earth? |
Absolutely, and it's worth every penny! 
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07-18-2011, 04:22 PM
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One of the Nine
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Have those of you that have switched from DE to Enmax noticed any increase or decrease in your monthly gas bill? All I really want to know is that I haven't agreed to pay more $$ for the convenience of having only one bill.
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07-18-2011, 04:30 PM
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Playboy Mansion Poolboy
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Close enough to make a beer run during a TV timeout
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I'm trying to remember the exact number; but the BS admin fees were either $5 or $10 lower when I switched my gas over from DE.
The other minor crappy thing with Easy Max; when you redeem your dollars it goes towards your next bill. I keep forgetting that, get a $400 bill in February and want to use my ~$100 credit. Then I get hit with $3-4 for a late payment.
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07-18-2011, 04:34 PM
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Franchise Player
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Another thing I've been trying to figure out...can I sign up for EasyMax online the day I move in? Or is there a delay from when you sign up to when services are started?
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07-18-2011, 04:43 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Originally Posted by jar_e
Another thing I've been trying to figure out...can I sign up for EasyMax online the day I move in? Or is there a delay from when you sign up to when services are started?
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When I moved here at few years ago I signed up about a month before I actually took possession of the house (brand new house). I think they just started the billing when I told them to. It's probably best to call now and get everything set up so you don't run into any issues when you move in.
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07-18-2011, 04:50 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: The wagon's name is "Gaudreau"
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Originally Posted by 4X4
Have those of you that have switched from DE to Enmax noticed any increase or decrease in your monthly gas bill? All I really want to know is that I haven't agreed to pay more $$ for the convenience of having only one bill.
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Direct Energy is a rip-off. Their administration fees are through the roof. They're not even based in Canada.
I switched my gas over from DE to EasyMax a couple months ago, and have probably saved myself a cool $40/month so far, including the $100/year rebate they offer, which can be applied monthly to your bill. I even got a $64 rebate from DE for some reason after switching to EasyMax, of which Enmax did all the paperwork. I didn't even expect that!
Sign up for EasyMax, cast away DE, and take a hot shower to cleanse yourself of their stench. Then spend the money you saved on booze. Then all will be well in the world.
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07-18-2011, 05:47 PM
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Crash and Bang Winger
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ken0042
The other minor crappy thing with Easy Max; when you redeem your dollars it goes towards your next bill. I keep forgetting that, get a $400 bill in February and want to use my ~$100 credit. Then I get hit with $3-4 for a late payment.
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This has happened to me to. I just called them up and they credit me back the late payment
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