Energy contracts for Alberta agriculture
Grain drying, irrigation and barn operations put sharp, seasonal demand on both power and gas — a few intense weeks at harvest, then months of light, unpredictable usage. We build contracts that don't punish you for the quiet season.
Your load profile
Irrigation pumping, grain-drying gas load concentrated around harvest, and barn heating/ventilation that varies with livestock and season. Usage swings hard between peak and off-season, which suits structures without harsh minimum-volume penalties.
Typical usage: 10,000–150,000+ kWh/month at peak (harvest/drying season); significant GJ of gas concentrated in a few weeks.
Cost pressures for Alberta agriculture
Seasonal spikes strain flat contracts
A few weeks of heavy drying and irrigation load can blow through assumptions built for steady, year-round usage.
Grain-drying gas is concentrated
Most of the year's gas spend can land in a handful of weeks, unmanaged separately from power.
Rural sites default to standard rates
Remote locations often end up on a utility's default rate with no one shopping the account.
Our approach
No-penalty structures for the off-season
Fully fixed or block hedges that don't charge extra for burning less than forecast between seasons.
Combined power + gas timing
One strategy that accounts for the drying-season gas spike alongside year-round power.
Multi-site farm aggregation
Bundle irrigation, drying and barn accounts across the operation into one agreement.
Frequently asked
Our usage swings a lot season to season — does that hurt our pricing?
Not with the right structure. A fully fixed or block hedge with no usage-band penalty means the quiet months don't cost you anything extra.
Can you handle grain-drying gas separately from year-round power?
Yes — we price and hedge each independently, then combine them into one strategy and, if useful, one bill.
Get a contract built for Alberta agriculture.
Call 1-587-990-5529 or get my custom quote — a specialist will price your load.