Mountain View Power Blogs

Although it is early in 2021, the cost of electricity in Alberta has gone up. Understanding the dynamics of the electrical market in Alberta is complex with many ‘players’ involved.  Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is a not-for-profit entity with no financial investment in the industry. On behalf of Albertans, AESO works with industry partners and the government to make sure reliable power is available when needed.  The Alberta Minister of Energy appoints the members of AESO’s board. The 8-member Board’s governance strategy is founded on balancing the interests of a diverse set of stakeholders, while at the same time providing benefit for the overall industry stakeholder needs.  In Alberta, for-profit companies own generation, transmission and distribution facilities. AESO dispatches the power sold by generators, using the lowest-priced electricity first and then the next lowest until the need for power has been satisfied.  Alberta’s electricity market consis...

  Why make  Mountain View Power your retailer of choice for electricity and natural gas? Competitive rates  100% of net income reinvested in the community 100% focus on community sustainability initiatives By supporting local, your dollars remain in the community Managed by a volunteer board which minimizes costs and overhead expenses  No costly management/owner/principle salaries  Mountain View Power has supported several  programs and initiatives including: Community Lifestyles/Age Friendly; Uptowne Olds; Fair Trade Olds; National Indigenous Peoples Day; Olds Community Connected Network. In 2021, Mountain View Power will continue to support agencies, events and activities in areas that our customers reside that promote community development and improve the health, wellness, lifestyle and quality of life of area residents.  Switching to Mountain View Power is easy with no service interruption. Call  customer care @ 1 877 403 0259 and they wil...

In the early years, volunteers made presentations and responded to customer inquiries. From 2013-2019 sales efforts were supported by the staff of Olds Institute, a casual/contract employee as well as Customer Care thru Utility Net.  In the past, you may have seen Mountain View Power at local Farmers Markets,  TradeShows and/or heard our advertisements on the radio or received a mailout.  Today….. Mountain View Power continues to be supported by the efforts of the volunteer board of Olds Institute and day-to-day management is by a volunteer sub-committee of the board.  Social media is currently managed by a part time contractor recently graduated from university. Utility Net continues to be a valued partner providing billing, invoicing and customer care support. We continue to offer electricity, natural gas and green electricity alternatives to families, multi dwelling structures, agriculture and industrial/commercial customers.  By striving to keep the cost s...