Notice of application to be filed for reapproval of the natural gas franchise agreement between the Town of Athabasca and Apex Utilities Inc. Application summary The Alberta Utilities Commission expects to receive an application from Apex Utilities Inc. to reapprove its franchise agreement with the Town of Athabasca, following the submission deadline indicated below. The franchise agreement will, subject to further renewal, continue to allow Apex Utilities Inc. the exclusive right to deliver natural gas to the residents of the Town of Athabasca for approximately 10 years from the effective date of the franchise agreement. The franchise fee rate rider percentage will remain the same at 20 per cent. The average monthly franchise fee for an average residential customer is forecast to remain at $18.87. The franchise fee is calculated based on distribution charges. An average residential customer uses about 120 gigajoules per year. You may send your objections, concerns about, or support for the application in writing to Apex Utilities Inc. or Town of Athabasca on or before November 12, 2024 at: Apex Utilities Inc., Irv Richelhoff, 5509-45th Street, Leduc, AB, T9E 6T6t, phone: 780-980-7305, email [email protected]. Town of Athabasca, Rachel Ramey, 4705-49 Avenue, Athabasca, AB, T9S 1B7, phone 780-675-2063, email: [email protected]. Any submissions received, unless you request otherwise, will be part of the application submitted and will become part of the public record. For more information on franchises or to receive a copy of the franchise agreement please contact either Apex Utilities Inc. or the Town of Athabasca at the addresses listed above. For more information: For more information about the AUC or its approval process associated with franchise applications, please contact the AUC directly at 310-4AUC or at [email protected]. The Alberta Utilities Commission is an independent, quasi-judicial regulatory body responsible for making decisions about utility-related applications. Issued on October 29, 2024. Alberta Utilities Commission
